hadamard-2/AbugidaNLP

natural language processing (NLP) library for Ethiopian languages # AbugidaNLP Natural Language Processing tools and resources for Ethiopian languages. --- ## Introduction AbugidaNLP is an open-source library focused on developing NLP tools tailored to Ethiopian languages. The library aims to support tasks like calendar system conversion, numeral conversion, and transliteration between Ethiopic and Latin scripts. As one of the first steps towards bridging the gap in NLP tools for underrepresented languages, AbugidaNLP aspires to grow into a comprehensive toolkit for linguists, researchers, and developers. --- ## Key Features AbugidaNLP is currently in its infancy, offering: - **Transliteration**: Convert text between Ethiopic and Latin scripts. - **Calendar System Conversion**: Seamlessly convert dates between Ethiopic and Gregorian calendars. - **Numeral System Conversion**: Translate numbers between Ge'ez and Hindu-Arabic numeral systems. --- ## Installation ### Prerequisites - Python 3.8 or higher - pip ### Installation Install AbugidaNLP using pip: ```bash pip install abugida ``` --- ## Quick Start Here’s how to get started with AbugidaNLP: ```python from abugida import ScriptConverter # Import the ScriptConverter class from AbugidaNLP # Initialize the ScriptConverter converter = ScriptConverter() # Forward transliteration: Convert Ethiopic script to Latin script result_fwd = converter.transliterate("በመተባበራችን", "fwd") print(result_fwd) # Output: bemetebaberacn # Backward transliteration: Convert Latin script to Ethiopic script result_bwd = converter.transliterate("merejawoc", "bwd") print(result_bwd) # Output: መረጃዎች ``` ### Explanation: 1. **Import the library**: The `ScriptConverter` class handles script conversions. 2. **Initialize**: Create an instance of the `ScriptConverter` to use its methods. 3. **Transliteration**: - Use the `"fwd"` mode for Ethiopic to Latin conversion. - Use the `"bwd"` mode for Latin to Ethiopic conversion. --- ## Documentation Documentation for AbugidaNLP is under construction. …