# Sinhala Dictionary Offline — Online Thesaurus & Translator

> Offline English-Sinhala dictionary with over 200,000 words and translation features. (iPhone/iPad app by Sachith Dassanayake.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinhala-dictionary-offline/id1099631233 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sachith Dassanayake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099631232)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 156 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinhala-dictionary-offline/id1099631233/reviews.md

## What is Sinhala Dictionary Offline?

In a digital era which brings the whole world to your fingertips if you are online, here is something to save you in a connectivity crisis! Welcome to the Sinhala Dictionary Offline, a FREE English to Sinhala / Sinhala to English Dictionary with a database of more than 200,000 words. If you are on a travel to Sri Lanka or living in a poor internet access area, this is a must have app and a user-friendly tool to keep your life and work going. Dependence on the internet could cost you and the Sinhala Dictionary Offline is the best solution for you!

Main Features

* No internet connection required (works offline) 
* Over 200,000 Sinhala / English definitions
* Spelling suggestions 
* Word Predictions
* Displays definitions in Sinhala
* English Transliteration
* Search History
* Sinhala to English Dictionary
* Type Sinhala words phonetically using Roman characters 
* No Sinhala font installation required
* English / Sinhala Pronunciation 
* Translator (Requires a data connection)



For all who have eagerly waited for updates and new features, a new translation service has been introduced. This requires an internet connection and has been compiled based on 3rd party sources.


Learn the English meaning of ... or What could .... mean in English' are your questions, this is the ideal and easiest tool to have anytime, anywhere on your Apple iPhone.

The free dictionary app contains advertisements and options to share content via social media.

Kindly provide your feedback whenever you use this app and support me to make it just the way you need it. Hope to get back to you soon with more to help your translations further.
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## Key features

- Offline dictionary access
- Over 200,000 words
- Spelling suggestions
- Word predictions
- Phonetic Sinhala typing
- English/Sinhala pronunciation
- Translator (online)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinhala-dictionary-offline/id1099631233/reviews.md

### 5/5 — CJ

*2025-05-31, version 8.0.0*

Excellent. Extremely helpful

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2023-11-09, version 6.2.0*

Really enjoy trying to speak Sinhala to my wife. Gives her a good laugh. Translations are all correct apparently - my accent isn’t!

### 1/5 — good service but too much ads

*2020-10-28, version 5.8.0*

Too much ads

### 5/5 — Good

*2020-09-08, version 5.8.0*

Well done

### 5/5 — Great app

*2020-07-28, version 5.8.0*

Fully satisfied

### 1/5 — Not good as the previous version

*2020-06-15, version 5.8.0*

The previous version was user friendly
Previous version had the option to listen to the word. 
But new one doesn’t

### 5/5 — Reverend Eheliyagoda Dhammapala

*2020-05-15, version 5.7.0*

Excellent

### 3/5 — Happy and Unhappy

*2020-05-03, version 5.7.0*

Happy - one of most important app in my mobile phone. I use this everyday in my life. 100% satisfied with the content and the service.

Unhappy- To get an answer you have to press enter all the time, this feature disabled me reaching other options while I am typing words. I truly like previous version as I don’t have to press enter to get the answer.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2020-01-10, version 2.0.0*

Good Job

### 5/5 — Simply Outstanding

*2018-03-17, version 2.0.0*

This latest update is superb and very effective.. look at the icon now it's changed too.. so cool😻😻😻

## Frequently asked questions about Sinhala Dictionary Offline

### What does the Sinhala Dictionary Offline app do?

This app functions as an offline English to Sinhala and Sinhala to English dictionary, containing over 200,000 words. It allows users to look up definitions, get spelling suggestions, and type Sinhala words phonetically without needing an internet connection.

### What are the main features of this dictionary app?

Key features include offline functionality, a large database of over 200,000 Sinhala and English definitions, spelling suggestions, word predictions, phonetic Sinhala typing using Roman characters, and English/Sinhala pronunciation. It also includes a translator that requires an internet connection.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It contains advertisements and offers options to share content. While the core dictionary functions offline for free, the translation service requires a data connection.

### Do I need to install Sinhala fonts to use this app?

No, you do not need to install any special Sinhala fonts to use this application. It is designed to display Sinhala words and allow phonetic typing without requiring additional font installations on your device.

### Who would benefit most from using this app?

This app is ideal for travelers visiting Sri Lanka, individuals living in areas with unreliable internet access, students learning Sinhala or English, and anyone who frequently needs to translate between these two languages and requires an offline solution.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0.0 — 2024-12-02

Optimised for latest iOS
Bug fixes and enhanced performance

### 6.2.0 — 2021-11-25

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.9.0 — 2021-02-16

Updated database
Fixed Pronunciations
Other minor bug fixes & improvements

### 5.8.0 — 2020-05-19

Offline Pronunciations (Supports English Only)
Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 5.7.0 — 2020-04-22

Minor bug fixes

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## More apps by Sachith Dassanayake

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All apps by Sachith Dassanayake: https://appshunter.io/developer/1099631232

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