The Role of E-dictionaries in Translation and Language Learning

Abstract

In the modern era, global languages emphasize on researches related to lexicography, especially with technological development and the emergence of electronic dictionaries, which have created a qualitative leap in the fields of translation and language learning. Electronic dictionaries are digital lexicons accessed through electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. The characteristics of these dictionaries are digital storage of the words, their meanings, their definitions, and their pronunciations. That helps users to find the information about the words quickly and easily. Dictionaries, particularly electronic ones, serve as the first line of defense in preserving the authenticity of words and heritage of human language in the era of rapid changes and cultural globalization. Through recording words, clarifying their meanings, and connecting them to cultural and historical contexts, dictionaries contribute to the continuity of language heritage, its transmission to future generations, and preserving the cultural identity.

This research examines the Kurdish electronic dictionaries and their role in translation and language learning. The significance of this study lies in revealing the significance of using electronic dictionaries compared to traditional printed dictionaries and the effects of this transformation on the Kurdish language. So, the research also explores the impact of Kurdish electronic dictionaries and their benefits in fulfilling the requirements of the translation process and second language acquisition. Studies in the field of electronic lexicography are very limited despite their importance and increasing relevance in the context of rapid technological development. Therefore, this research is an attempt to fill another gap in this field.