Universal Dependency

Universal Dependencies (UD) is a standardized system for analyzing the grammatical structure of sentences across different languages. It helps identify how words relate to each other—such as which words are subjects, objects, or modifiers—using a common set of labels and rules. This consistency allows computers and researchers to compare and process language data effectively, improving natural language understanding in applications like translation and speech recognition. Essentially, UD provides a uniform framework to understand the grammar of diverse languages, making it easier for machines to interpret and work with human language.