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Log a quote in any language

Type exactly what the child said. The language is detected, a translation can be requested, new words go to the inbox, and a star sends it to the portfolio.

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Log a quote in any language

Goal: keep a quote in the words and language she used. Any adult.

Steps#

  1. Tap She said on the block card, or tap + then She said.
  2. Under Type exactly what she said…, type the words.
  3. Check Language. It is detected from the text; when it is unsure it uses the block's language. Change it if needed.
  4. Add Context if it helps ("at the water tray").
  5. Optional: tap Translate to see a translation. Optional: switch on Add to portfolio.
  6. Save. The toast shows the quote and how many new words were found. Undo is available for eight seconds.

What happens next#

  • New words appear in Progress › Language › New-word inbox for a parent to approve, merge, or reject.
  • The quote appears in the She said timeline on the Language page, on the block, and in Portfolio › Quotes if starred.
  • The quote's language counts toward the week's exposure estimate.

Tips#

  • One quote per language per week is the minimum that keeps the language record useful.
  • Day-to-day adults with Voice-to-text on can long-press the button to dictate.

FAQ

Does it work in Thaana, Arabic, or Chinese script?

Yes. Any script. Thaana is recognised as Dhivehi automatically. Mixed-direction text is handled.

Where does the translation come from?

From the AI translate feature, if it is switched on in Settings › Privacy. Names are replaced with placeholders before the text is sent.