PyToSlang Translator

PyToSlang is a Python package that translates text abbreviations into their full meanings and back. It also changes slang words to emojis. Instructions/requirments for the creation of this package were referenced from the class course instructions.

Features

• Convert full sentences to text abbreviations (e.g., "I don't know" → "idk").
• Translate slang words into emojis (e.g., "goat" → "🐐").
• Convert slang back into full words (e.g., "nm" → "nothing much").
• Supports case-insensitive translations.

Pipy Package Link:

PyToSlang Package Link

Installation:

pip install pytoslang

Usage:

Here is how you can use PyToSlang in your Python code:

Translate Full Sentences to Slang:

from pytoslang import full_to_slang

text = "I don't know what to do"
translated_text = full_to_slang(text)
print(translated_text)  # Output: "idk what to do" 

Translate Slang to Full Words:

from pytoslang import slang_to_full

text = "nm"
translated_text = slang_to_full(text)
print(translated_text)  # Output: "nothing much"

Translate Slang to Emoji:

from pytoslang import slang_to_emoji

text = "goat"
translated_text = slang_to_emoji(text)
print(translated_text)  # Output: "🐐"

Remove Slang from Sentence:

from pytoslang import remove_slang

text = "brb im going to get food"
cleaned_text = remove_slang(text)
print(cleaned_text) # Ouput: "im going to get food"

Running PyToSlang in a Virtual Environment:

1. Create a pipenv-managed virtual environment and install the package:

pipenv install pytoslang

2. Import the package.Once installed, you can use PyToSlang in your Python programs by importing it:

from pytoslang.translations import full_to_slang, slang_to_full, slang_to_emoji, remove_slang

3. Create a Python program file (e.g., my_program.py) and import PyToSlang:

from pytoslang import full_to_slang

text = "I don't know what to do"
translated_text = full_to_slang(text)
print(translated_text)  # Output: "idk what to do"

4. Run your program:

from pytoslang.translations import main

main()

5. Exit the virtual environement when done:

exit

Example Program:

You can find a complete example program demonstrating all functions of this package in the repository: Here

Contributing:

Want to contribute? Follow these steps!

1. Fork the repository.
2. Clone your fork: git clone https://github.com/software-students-spring2025/3-python-package-pypacks.git
3. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-name
4. Install dependencies with pipenv install.
5. Run tests using pytest.
6. Push to your branch and create a pull request.

Team:

• Ajok Thon
• Nyjur Majok
• Arkadiuz Mercado
• Isaac Vivar