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If mobile, Aard2 is great. If desktop, then I'm in the same boat, although it appears there's Aard2-web, but I'd prefer a dedicated desktop app.
p.s. @sag@lemm.ee your about link is mixed up, should be to this url: https://kiwix.org/en/about-us/
Yeah, I'm looking for an offline dictionary program on the desktop, which is surprisingly difficult. I already have a suite of online dictionaries I use via the browser, but I want a dedicated desktop app that doesn't use as much resources as my browser (cue the “unused RAM is wasted RAM” chorus).
I'll try Aard2 on my phone and Aard2-web in the meanwhile.
Back on topic, kiwix is a neat program, and I was considering using wiktionary (en) through it.
goldendict-ng and you can get sample dictionaries at download.freemdict.com
Thanks for the suggestion. I have been trying goldendict (ng and other variants) these past few days, and I found it quite a nice fit for what I wanted, though a bit frustrating. Most likely a skill issue on my part tho. I haven't tried getting sample dictionaries, for one. I'll give it yet another try.
I had some issues with it in the past with pronounciation sounds and a bit weird interface but now it works great.
Thanks fixed.