# Ithildin — An Elvish Dictionary

> Comprehensive searchable dictionary of J.R.R. Tolkien's Elvish languages. (iPhone/iPad app by Maike J Dulk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ithildin/id1610935030 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maike J Dulk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610935032)
- Category: Reference, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.71/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 116 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-05-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ithildin/id1610935030/reviews.md

## What is Ithildin?

Ithildin is a dictionary of the languages described in the work of JRR Tolkien. It is based on the Eldamo.org lexicon and contains a near-complete searchable vocabulary of those languages.

The original vocabulary presented in this application was conceived by J.R.R. Tolkien and compiled by the efforts of many, most notably Christopher Tolkien and the authors of Parma Eldalamberon and Vinyar Tengwar (Christopher Gilson, Carl Hostetter, Arden Smith, Bill Welden, Patrick Wynne, and others).

Paul Strack's Eldamo lexicon attempts to consistently organize that material, which adds up to many thousands of words in nearly fifty languages. This app is meant as a handy tool to search and access this vocabulary. 

Features: 
- very comprehensive: contains the complete Eldamo.org vocabulary (48 languages)
- searching for either Elvish words or English translations
- several search modes: wildcard (diacritic-insensitive), strict (diacritic-sensitive), begin- and end-of-word matching (useful to find rhyming words), verbatim and regular expressions
- includes community-created words (neo-Sindarin, neo-Quenya)
- roots, archaic words, community-contributed words and word reliability (is a word attested or speculative) are indicated by color coding
- tapping a word opens a detail screen with glosses, examples, inflections, changes, cognates, elements, related words, variations and notes (when available)
- where applicable: tapping a linked word in a detail category or the notes opens the detail screen for that word
- configuration settings are stored locally in the app until changed
- no internet connection is required 

Planned are:
- other translations besides English (most likely German and French first)
- UI internationalization
- option to add user-created vocabulary
- option to share user-created vocabulary with other users
- extras like an Elvish / Shire calendar, star- and constellation names

If you want to know more about these languages: their grammar, phonology or history, or about scripts like Tengwar and many other resources, we kindly refer to https://eldamo.org and the Vinyë Lambengolmor server on Discord.

None of the material presented herein belongs to us, and we are not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate nor with Middle-earth Enterprises. 
No profit is being made from this app, which is distributed for free as a service to anyone interested, and a tribute to the work of JRR Tolkien. It is licensed under Creative Commons ShareAlike 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).

## Key features

- Comprehensive Eldamo.org vocabulary (48 languages)
- Search Elvish words or English translations
- Multiple search modes (wildcard, strict, regex)
- Includes community-created words
- Color-coded word reliability indicators
- Detailed word information screens
- Offline functionality

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ithildin/id1610935030/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Pronunciation of words

*2025-02-23, version 1.0*

I wish there was a reference for how words are supposed to be pronounced

### 5/5 — Elvish

*2024-07-31, version 1.0*

A wonderful app for anyone really wanting to learn Elvish and have a quick and easy guide to reference for words and phrases! It has a very inclusive range of Elvish languages, and even has some other Tolkien languages as well!❤️

### 2/5 — English to Elvish

*2024-04-20, version 1.0*

This app would be perfect if it also had the feature of translating English to Elvish rather than just Elvish to English. Make this happen and you can bet that the rating will go up!

### 2/5 — Good idea

*2022-11-07, version 1.0*

But doesn’t seem functional

### 4/5 — Ithildin

*2022-08-23, version 1.0*

This app is really pretty good.  It, however, is NOT comprehensive. Keep on working it, please!! Thanks!!

## Frequently asked questions about Ithildin

### What languages are included in Ithildin?

Ithildin contains the complete Eldamo.org vocabulary, spanning 48 different Elvish languages created by J.R.R. Tolkien and community contributors.

### Can I use Ithildin offline?

Yes, Ithildin is designed to be used offline, meaning no internet connection is required to search its extensive vocabulary.

### How does Ithildin's search function work?

Ithildin offers several search modes, including wildcard (diacritic-insensitive), strict (diacritic-sensitive), begin- and end-of-word matching, verbatim, and regular expressions for flexible word finding.

### Does Ithildin include user-created words?

Yes, Ithildin includes community-created words, such as neo-Sindarin and neo-Quenya, and indicates their reliability through color coding.

### What information is available when I tap on a word in Ithildin?

Tapping a word opens a detail screen providing glosses, examples, inflections, changes, cognates, elements, related words, variations, and notes, where available.

### Is Ithildin available on all devices?

Based on the provided data, Ithildin is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Ithildin updated?

The application was last updated on May 29, 2022, with version 1.0. Future updates are planned to include more translations and features.

### What is the age rating for Ithildin?

Ithildin has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in its content.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2022-05-29

No release notes.

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