# Latin Words: a Translator — A Simple Latin Translator

> Latin to English and English to Latin translator using Whitaker's Words database. (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Goldberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latin-words-a-translator/id1213148456 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Goldberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474740178)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.46/5 from 111 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latin-words-a-translator/id1213148456/reviews.md

## What is Latin Words?

Latin Words is a Latin to English and English to Latin translator that is powered by the William Whitaker's Words database, a database of over 39,000 Latin words. This app has several key features that make it unique from other Latin translator apps on the App Store.

Features:
- Multi-word searches for independently translating multiple unknown words with one search
- Search history to quickly access words that have already been looked up
- Easy to use and clean interface for displaying accurate search results
- Extra information about every word including its part of speech, declension or conjugation, and definition(s)
- Searches a database of over 39,000 Latin words, plus prefixes, suffixes, and other Latin grammar attributes

Features exclusive for translating Latin to English:
- Search suggestions to enable faster searches
- Parsing of word endings for when you can't figure out what the main form of the word is (e.g. searching "silvarum" will bring up the Latin word "silva" as a result even though "silvarum" isn't the nominative singular form)

## Key features

- Latin to English and English to Latin translation
- Multi-word search capability
- Search history
- Detailed word information (part of speech, declension, conjugation, definition)
- Parsing of word endings
- Database of over 39,000 Latin words

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latin-words-a-translator/id1213148456/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No longer works!

*2023-09-26*

It used to work great, but now any time I search for a word, whether in English or Latin, it gives me an error message. It keeps saying it’s an internet issue, but I have tried using it multiple times in different areas and I still get the exact same message. I’ve tried to get into contact with the app developers to see if they’ll fix it, but i haven’t heard anything back from them. Try a different app for now, cause this one simply isn’t working anymore.

### 2/5 — No longer works

*2023-09-15*

This has been the best Latin app I’ve found, however it no longer works. It says the bug has been fixed but I have deleted and re-uploaded numerous times with no success.  I have contacted customer support twice with no reply.  I’m quite disappointed because I loved this app.

### 1/5 — Stopped working

*2023-09-02*

This was a great app that I used all the time. Then one day it stopped working. It keeps giving me an error message that my search failed and I should check my internet connection. My connection is fine and there are no restrictions limiting this apps access. Such a shame because it really was awesome.

### 2/5 — No Longer Works

*2023-07-13*

I have had this app and used it for several years. In the past 6 months, it no longer works. It gives an error message to check my internet. All of my other internet apps and search engines work quickly and accurately when I receive this error message. 
Please fix.

### 2/5 — Helpful app when it was functional

*2023-07-07*

This app was really helpful and easy to use when it functioned.  For some reason, it has broken and says that I don‘t have an internet connection when I do and fails to search every time.  Useful at one point, but useless right now, unfortunately.

### 1/5 — This is horrible

*2023-06-28*

I loved this app for a long time. Now it won’t connect to the internet. I’ve written to the developer twice with no response. Guess I’ll just delete it and recommend no one else download it. It would be a frustrating waste of time.

### 2/5 — No longer working

*2023-06-20*

This was the only Latin word parser and it has ceased working. The developer doesn’t return emails. It seems like it’s no longer being supported. I hope it gets fixed.

### 2/5 — It stopped working

*2023-05-13*

Loved this translator until it broke. It always asks to check my internet connection, which is strong, and deletion and redownload doesn’t help. And the company hasn’t responded. I will try another. Thank you.

### 2/5 — The app no longer works

*2023-05-03*

It worked well when I first used it barely any ads and was easy to use but now it just says “Saerch Failed check your internet connection and try again” even with a good connection

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore

*2023-04-25*

Every search fails. Even when suggestions come up and I pick those, the message states that the search failed and I should check my internet connection, on wifi and on cellular. At time of writing it’s been like this for a few weeks to my knowledge.

## Frequently asked questions about Latin Words

### What does the Latin Words app do?

This app functions as a Latin to English and English to Latin translator. It utilizes the extensive William Whitaker's Words database, containing over 39,000 Latin words, to provide accurate translations and detailed linguistic information.

### What are the key features of this Latin translator?

Key features include multi-word searches for translating several words at once, a search history for quick access to past lookups, and a clean interface. It also provides comprehensive details for each word, such as its part of speech, declension or conjugation, and definitions.

### How does the app help with difficult Latin words?

The app offers advanced features like parsing word endings, which helps users find the base form of a word even if they only know its inflected form. For example, searching for 'silvarum' will correctly identify 'silva' as the root word.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is available for free, but it does offer in-app purchases. This model allows users to access core translation functionalities without initial cost, with optional purchases for enhanced features or content.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for students studying Latin, academics, historians, and anyone interested in the classical language. Its comprehensive database and translation tools make it valuable for both beginners and advanced users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2021-10-22

- Fixed issue where app crashed upon the search bar filling up with characters
- Fixed issue where search bar appearance was messed up upon iPad rotation
- Fixed issue where long words in the search history could cut into the language indicator on the right

### 2.3 — 2021-08-28

- Fixed major issue where no results were showing up on all searches
- Changed search bar appearance
- Other minor bug fixes and appearance changes

### 2.2 — 2019-10-30

- Dark mode support
- Works better with iPhone X and other new iPhones
- Minor changes to app icon and colors
- Fixed crashing bug after clearing search history
- Fixed bug preventing typing immediately after scrolling

### 2.1 — 2018-09-19

- Major bug fixes
- Appearance updates
- Swipe to delete a single search history item
- Updated for iOS 12

### 2.0 — 2018-05-31

- Completely redesigned the way search results are presented
- Scroll left to view search history
- New look for the settings page
- Much improved algorithm for parsing results
- Combined search history for Latin to English and English to Latin
- Many bug fixes

NOTE: Due to some changes in the new version, after updating the app, your search history will be cleared.

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