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title: English to Venda Translator
emoji: 🌍
colorFrom: blue
colorTo: green
sdk: gradio
sdk_version: 5.35.0
app_file: app.py
pinned: false
license: apache-2.0

English to Venda Translator 🌍

A Gradio-based web application for translating English text to Venda (Tshivenda) using a fine-tuned NLLB model.

Features

Single Translation: Translate individual sentences or paragraphs
Batch Translation: Translate multiple sentences at once
Adjustable Parameters: Control translation quality and speed
Example Sentences: Try pre-loaded examples
User-friendly Interface: Clean, intuitive design

Model

This app uses the UnarineLeo/nllb_eng_ven_terms model, which is based on the NLLB (No Language Left Behind) architecture and fine-tuned specifically for English to Venda translation.

About Venda (Tshivenda)

Venda is a Bantu language spoken by approximately 1.2 million people, primarily in South Africa and Zimbabwe. It is one of the 11 official languages of South Africa.

Usage

Single Translation: Enter English text in the input box and click "Translate"
Batch Translation: Enter multiple sentences (one per line) for bulk translation
Parameters: Adjust max length and beam search parameters for quality vs speed trade-offs

Technical Details

Model: UnarineLeo/nllb_eng_ven_terms
Framework: Transformers, PyTorch
Interface: Gradio
Language Codes: eng_Latn → ven_Latn

Installation

To run locally:

pip install -r requirements.txt
python app.py

License

Apache 2.0