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-title: Lexicon Translator
-emoji: 👀
+title: English to Venda Translator
+emoji: 🌍
 colorFrom: blue
 colorTo: green
 sdk: gradio
-sdk_version: 5.35.0
+sdk_version: 4.0.0
 app_file: app.py
 pinned: false
+license: apache-2.0
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-Check out the configuration reference at https://huggingface.co/docs/hub/spaces-config-reference
+# 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
+
+1. **Single Translation**: Enter English text in the input box and click "Translate"
+2. **Batch Translation**: Enter multiple sentences (one per line) for bulk translation
+3. **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:
+
+```bash
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+python app.py
+```
+
+## License
+
+Apache 2.0