Use of Conventions

The transliteration lexicon is a key to the understanding and processing of completed transliterations. Even more important it is supposed to be a reference for the staff transcribing the dialogues. The lexicon can also be used as a reference for other western languages, the target language is German, though. Dictionary entries applying exclusively for German are indicated by **german**.


The lexicon itself describes the structure of a transliteration file, the conventions for the transliteration of the individual turn elements and provides in addition tables of the respective symbols.


Dictionary entries for the turn elements include:

• the name of the marker, symbol or event
• the symbol
• some examples
• a definition
• details of usage

The examples are taken either directly from SmartKom transliterations or alternatively from Verbmobil transliterations. In a few cases the examples have been constructed.