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Originally Posted by romanlryji
Kobo has very strange integration with dictionaries. It seems to exist, but actually it does not:
- first of all, the set of languages that you are allowed to use. It is strictly restricted by the firmware. Yes, there is a workaround allowing you to bypass the restriction, but every Kindle device allows you to use any dictionary you have and any language pair you wish even if it is not supported by the firmware.
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So, Kindles have a dictionary for every language in the world? Or do you need to buy the extras? Yes, Kobo have restricted it to what they have licensed for use in the device.
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- phrasal verbs and idioms? Forget it. According to Kobo, they do not exist. As Kobo can search only one word in the dictionary, not a word combination. Though every Kindle can. Even the oldest one.
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The Kobo dictionary can look up multiple words in the dictionary. The problem is that the dictionary on the device is relatively small. If the word or word pairing isn't in the dictionary, then it can't be found. And if you need an example, "buffalo soldier".
As to idioms, that's again the size of the dictionary. And how common or recent the idiom.
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- to look something up in a dictionary? A simple thing, is not it? Forget it. Every Kindle, even the oldest one, can open its dictionary as a book. Kobo cannot.
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Start search from wherever you want to. Choose "Dictionary" in the drop down on the right. Choose the language from those available. Including translation the translation dictionaries. Start typing in a word. All matches will be displayed. Tap the match to see the definition.
No, you cannot open the dictionary like a book and read it. But, I've never felt the need to read a dictionary from cover to cover. Except maybe when playing Scrabble.