Principles of Compiling a Korean-Georgian Online Learner’s Dictionary (KGOLD): Dictionary Macrostructure

Abstract

The article outlines the choices made throughout the dictionary's compilation, including deciding in advance on the dictionary's macro- and microstructure—its two primary components—as well as the type of dictionary that would be produced.

As it is mentioned in the title, the Korean-Georgian Online Learner’s Dictionary (KGOLD) is a bilingual online learner’s dictionary. As a result, its macrostructure definition will be based on the Korean language teaching materials (Ewha Korean A1-A2; TOPIK exam test A1-A2 level terms).

The article also examines three sorts of lexical units: simple, compound, and complex words. The dictionary's words cover the following parts of speech. Affixes are explained with examples. The dictionary covers grammatical units as separate lexical terms, including prepositions, conjunctions, and auxiliary verbs. Phraseologisms and collocations are identified as two separate lexical units.

Homonyms are specific to the Korean Language. Hence, the article explores further the subject of including homonyms in dictionaries and their differences.

The article covers the principle of ordering words in a dictionary. Proper names and toponyms appear as independent word-units.

 An illustrative example is provided for each lexical term, part of speech, and concern mentioned above.

The article covers the principle of organizing words in a dictionary. Proper names and toponyms appear as independent word-articles.

An illustrative example is provided for each lexical term, part of speech, and concern mentioned above.

The article concludes with a beforehand and an appendix that describes what will be covered in each section.

The paper closes with the results of the macrostructure study.