Binawarranha
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Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Binawarranha is a Gamilaraay, Yuwaalayaay, and Yuwaalaraay dictionary app that means "attentive" or "paying attention." It currently includes 2,088 example sentences and a verb builder to help you create complex verb forms accurately and see them in sentences. This app is a work in progress, with more verb forms, context for words, and example sentences being added regularly.
more Small changes to dictionary and added new story to story tab.
1.9.1 30/01/2025
Binawarranha 1.9 Changelog:
- Enhanced Search & Navigation: The search feature has been significantly improved. Now, when entering and leaving a dictionary entry, your scroll position is saved, so you can pick up right where you left off without having to re-search.
- New 'Common Language Mistakes' Section: A helpful new section has been added to the guide, marking the first step toward a complete language guide. Understanding how to learn and avoid misunderstandings is just as important as learning the material itself.
- Typos & Explanations: We’ve fixed a bunch of typos and corrected several explanation fields. Plus, more entries that previously lacked explanations now have content.
- New Categories: We’ve added two new categories: 'Verb Tense' and 'Landscape.'
1.9 13/09/2024
- Re wrote the first story in the stories tab.
- A lot of new info about time related verb suffixes in the dictionary.
1.8 31/08/2024
Binawarranha 1.7 Update
* Verb Builder with Audio: Now, when you create a word in the Verb Builder, you'll be prompted to listen to the correct pronunciation with a sound button available for all words.
* Guide Button Relocation: The pronunciation guide button has been moved to the bottom right corner of the dictionary page to make space to be replaced by the stories tab.
* New Stories Tab: The guide page in the tab bar has been replaced with a new Stories page, where users can read and listen to texts. Currently, there’s one short story available, which was quickly written and recorded to test the feature. Will upload better story next week. All future stories will have an audio player, so you can listen along while reading.
* Translation Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where translations spanning more than two lines were misaligned.
1.7 14/08/2024
Binawarranha 1.6
* Redesigned the dictionary entries, they look flashy-er now.
* Corrected an issue to ensure all text in the explanation preview now aligns properly on the left-hand side.
* Added more detailed explanations and context for some entries.
* Added new images to animal entries.
* Added a button to the verb builder to see context/explanation for verb forms, So it doesn’t overcrowd the example sentences section.
* Total of 2,088 example sentences now.
1.6 10/08/2024
Binawarranha 1.5 Update: Changelog
* Enhanced Visuals: Integrated images for entries tagged with specific attributes like fur, scales, or feathers. To maintain accuracy, images are only added when the exact species is identified. For ambiguous entries where the specific type (e.g., type of wren) is unclear, no image is added to avoid misinformation.
* Verb Builder Enhancements: Continued improvements and additions to the verb builder functionality.
* Entry Tagging and Updates: Ongoing corrections and tagging of entries, especially those that should be associated with categories like plants or feathers but were previously overlooked. This is part of an effort to enhance the completeness and accuracy of the database.
* Search Optimization: In the rush leading up to NAIDOC Week, some entries were phrased in a way that made them difficult to locate via english search. We are currently revising English names and terms to facilitate easier and more effective searches.
* Scientific names: Where applicable, we're adding scientific names to entries. This is intended to clarify entries that share common names, which can refer to multiple distinct species.
* Pronunciation Guide: Although the app currently lacks audio features, we've included a preliminary pronunciation guide to assist users in correctly articulating words, aiding in language learning and retention.
1.5 28/07/2024
Binawarranha 1.4.1 Update: Changelog
Bug Fixes and Improvements:
* Duplicate Entries: Addressed an issue where some entries appeared twice in the dictionary. Most duplicates have been resolved, though there may still be a few remaining. Please report any you find!
* Verb Builder Corrections: Fixed various translation errors and typos within the verb builder.
1.4.1 21/07/2024
Binawarranha 1.4 Changelog.
Big improvements to the Verb Builder:
* Introduced new verb roots: 'Ŋami-', 'Gubi-', 'Warra-', 'Guwaa-', 'Gaa-', and 'Wuu-', complete with their respective forms. Additional verb suffixes have also been added.
Visual Updates:
* Implemented a new background design for the app interface.
* Updated the App Store preview images to reflect the latest user interface changes.
* Made the splash screen a bit flashier.
Performance Improvements:
* Enhanced the dictionary's loading speed to improve user interaction.
Bug Fixes:
* Corrected inconsistencies with the type of speech tags. These now display consistently across the entry detail view and the dictionary view.
We appreciate your feedback as it helps us continue improving your experience!
1.4 20/07/2024
Binawarranha 1.2 Changelog
New Features
* Categories in Filter Menu: Added a categories section to the filter menu, allowing you to search through tools, body parts, plants, animals, and other categories.
* Note: Not all entries have been tagged yet, so some items may be missing.
* Expanded Verb Forms: Added more verb forms to the verb builder, including:
* -ŋindaay (subordinate)
* -ndaay (subordinate)
* -ŋilay (‘together’ verb suffix)
* -ŋayiy (‘in the morning’ verb suffix)
* Temporary Verb Form Explainer: Added a temporary explainer for the -ŋindaay and -ndaay verb forms, which appears when selecting these forms. This explains their use, which differs significantly from English phrasing, while we work on the guide page/feature.
Enhancements
* Example Sentences: Added and improved many example sentences, bringing the total to 2,054.
* Explanations: Enhanced explanation fields for many entries to improve understanding of verb and word usage contexts.
* Info Page: Added an 'info' page with information about the sources for the language in the dictionary and details about the app's future.
* Search Filter for English Layout: Introduced a special search filter to handle the unique layout of the English part of the dictionary. Previously, searching for words like ‘chase’ or ‘dive’ caused errors because entries are written in the present tense, requiring searches for ‘chasing’ or ‘diving’. Now, entries are tagged with invisible search keywords (e.g., ‘chasing’ is tagged with ‘chase’), allowing you to find the correct word more conveniently.
* Scientific Names Adjustment: A lot of animals and plants' scientific names were displayed inside the actual entry, making it hard to search for them. These scientific names have now been moved to the descriptions section.
Visual and Functional Improvements
* App Icon: Slightly modified the Binawarranha app icon to better match the UI.
* Language Search Term: Changed the language search term from ‘Gamilaraay’ to ‘Garayaay’. This term was coined by Odiee Welsh, combining the Gamilaraay word for language with the Yuwaalaraay/Yuwaalayaay word, to collectively refer to the languages.
* Speech Tags Colors: Adjusted the colors of the speech tags for better text contrast.
1.2 16/07/2024
Binawarranha 1.1
- Cleaned up some unfinished entries and developer notes accidentally left in the dictionary in the 1.0 release.
- Corrected entries that were incorrectly displayed in future tense instead of present tense. For example, "buwiy" was corrected to "buwiylanha".
- Improved search functionality and loading times, making it easier to find the exact word you're looking for.
- Added more reflexive and subordinate verb forms to the verb builder, along with space for context explanations.
- Fixed the bug causing white text to display in dark mode. The app now forces light mode within the app, so users in dark mode do not need to switch to light mode manually.
- New app icon, that fits the UI and colour scheme of the app more.
1.1 13/07/2024
Small changes to dictionary and added new story to story tab.
more Version 1.9.1 30/01/2025
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