Naver Papago is a comprehensive multilingual machine translation cloud service developed by Naver Corporation, a South Korean tech company. The name “Papago” is derived from the Esperanto word for “parrot,” symbolizing the service’s ability to mimic and interpret language.
What Papago Does
Papago is designed to provide accurate and reliable language translation services, particularly excelling in Asian languages such as Korean, Japanese, and Chinese. It is an essential tool for travelers, language learners, and professionals who need to communicate across different languages.Key Features and Functionality
Text Translation
Papago offers real-time text translation for phrases and words in multiple languages, including Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, German, Italian, and Arabic.Speech Translation
The service provides real-time voice translation, converting spoken words into text and audio in the target language. This feature is particularly useful for conversations and is supported in several languages.Image Translation
Papago allows users to translate text within images. This can be done by taking a new picture or using images stored on the device, including screenshots and downloaded images. The image translation function supports languages such as Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai.Conversation Mode
The 1:1 Conversation Mode enables two-way conversations with instant translations, facilitating communication between individuals speaking different languages. This mode is especially helpful for travelers and those in need of real-time language assistance.Handwriting Recognition
Papago includes a handwriting translation feature that translates handwritten input, enhancing document accessibility and usability.Offline Translation
The service offers offline translation capabilities, allowing users to translate text even without an internet connection.Special Functions
- WSD (Word Sense Disambiguation) Screen: If a homonym is detected in a sentence, Papago presents various interpretations, allowing users to choose the specific meaning and receive the retranslated sentence accordingly.
- Automatic Exchange Rate Conversion: Papago can calculate and display the current exchange rate along with the translation result, using real-time exchange rate information.
Additional Features
- Vocabulary Flashcards and Phrasebook: Papago includes language learning features such as vocabulary flashcards and a Korean expressions phrasebook, aiding language learners.
- Website Translation: Users can translate entire websites by entering the URL, making it easier to access content in foreign languages.
- History Function: The app keeps a record of past translations, accessible through a history function in the sidebar.