Every generation, fewer people speak Pattani. This dictionary is a small act against that tide. A place where words can be found, remembered, and passed on.
The personal story behind it
Growing up away from Himachal, I never became fluent. The cost for it was that I couldn't speak to my grandmother in the language she thought in. I am sure there were ideas, thoughts, feelings and stories between us that never fully crossed over.
This dictionary is, in part, a belated attempt to close that distance.
Who this is for
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The Curious Learner
Wanting a foothold into an unfamiliar tongue.
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The Heritage Speaker
Whose vocabulary has faded but the feeling hasn't.
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The Visitor
Wanting to connect more genuinely with local culture.
Where this is going
We start with ~1,000 words. Over time, with active contributions, we aim to reach 3,000 and beyond, adding example sentences, grammatical tags, and pronunciations.
A candid admission
There will be errors. It's the reason it needs you. Corrections and contributions from fluent speakers are not just welcome; they are the whole point.
We seek your feedback and suggestions to make this better!