# Teanglann — 3 in 1 Irish dictionaries

> Comprehensive Irish language dictionary and grammar reference tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Foras na Gaeilge.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teanglann/id1152438808 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Foras na Gaeilge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020670299)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teanglann/id1152438808/reviews.md

## What is Teanglann?

(Leagan Gaeilge thíos)
Download up to 3 Irish language dictionaries plus grammar and sound files for Irish words with Teanglann, the companion app to www.teanglann.ie. Depending on your needs, you can download any or all of the following:-
• English-Irish Dictionary (de Bhaldraithe, 1959);
• Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla (Ó Dónaill, 1977, Irish-English);
• An Foclóir Beag (Ó Dónaill & Ua Maoileoin, 1991, Irish-Irish);
• Grammar Database with 43,000 files for verbs, nouns, adjectives, prepositions, etc; 
• Pronunciation Database with 66,000 sound files in the three major dialects of contemporary Irish.

You can customise usage of the above datasets according to your needs – if you need to free up space on your device you can remove datasets, and then re-download them later if you wish.

Functions and Features:
• Only download the database(s) you want or need;
• Search autocomplete to help you find words and phrases quickly;
• A ‘favourites’ feature to help you save your favourite entries;
• A ‘recent searches’ list to help you return to words you viewed recently;
• Double-tap on a word within an entry to look up a new entry.

This is a must-have reference tool for learners and speakers of all abilities. 

This app is produced by Foras na Gaeilge, the statutory body responsible for the promotion of the Irish language, and the dictionaries in the app were digitised as part of the New English-Irish Dictionary project (www.focloir.ie).

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Íoslódáil suas le 3 fhoclóir Gaeilge móide comhaid ghramadaí agus fuaime d’fhocail Ghaeilge, le Teanglann, an aip atá ceangailte le www.teanglann.ie/ga . Ag brath ar do riachtanais, is féidir ceann amháin nó gach ceann díobh seo a leanas a íoslódáil:
• English-Irish Dictionary (de Bhaldraithe, 1959);
• Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla (Ó Dónaill, 1977);
• An Foclóir Beag (Ó Dónaill & Ua Maoileoin, 1991, Gaeilge-Gaeilge);
• An Bunachar Gramadaí, le 43,000 comhad do bhriathra, ainmfhocail, aidiachtaí, réamhfhocail srl; 
• An Bunachar Foghraíochta, le 66,000 comhad fuaime i dtrí mhórchanúint na Gaeilge comhaimseartha.

Is féidir leat úsáid na mbunachar thuas a shaincheapadh de réir do riachtanais féin – má bhíonn spás ag teastáil ar do ghléas, is féidir fáil réidh le bunachair áirithe, agus iad a ath-íoslódáil níos déanaí más mian leat.

Feidhmeanna agus Gnéithe:
• Ná híoslódáil ach na bunachair atá ag teastáil uait;
• Uathchríochnú sa chuardach chun cabhrú leat focail agus frásaí a aimsiú go tapa;
• Cuir réiltín leis na hiontrálacha is fearr leat chun iad a shábháil;
• Liosta de na cuardaigh is déanaí a rinne tú;
• Tapáil faoi dhó ar fhocal in iontráil chun é sin a chuardach.

Is uirlis ríthábhachtach é seo do gach foghlaimeoir agus cainteoir ar gach leibhéal.

Tá an aip seo á foilsiú ag Foras na Gaeilge, an foras reachtúil atá freagrach as cur chun cinn na Gaeilge. Rinneadh na foclóirí san aip a dhigitiú mar chuid de thionscadal an Fhoclóra Nua Béarla-Gaeilge (www.focloir.ie/ga)

## Key features

- Multiple Irish dictionaries
- Grammar database
- Pronunciation audio files
- Customizable downloads
- Search autocomplete
- Favorites list
- Recent searches

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teanglann/id1152438808/reviews.md

### 4/5 — A little broken at times

*2025-07-26, version 1.0.3*

In general works well, but a couple of shortcomings make it so that I still have to go to the main website:
- No way to look up the long-vowel (e.g. ó) entries. Always gives a blank page.
- No way to load additional example phrases as on the website.

### 1/5 — Needs an update

*2025-03-12, version 1.0.3*

Needs an update badly for iOS. The sound files now have an obvious stutter and other glitches. Pity as the app would be excellent.

### 5/5 — Iontach

*2025-02-27, version 1.0.3*

Great app, but would be lovely if it worked in split screen mode on ios. And if it had a setting to allow paste from other apps without having to confirm every time one switches to it.

### 4/5 — Is breá liom é

*2024-10-22*

Is breá liom an app seo. Cabhraíonn sé liom nuair a bhím ag léamh leabhar nua nó Tuairisc.ie

Sílim go teastaíonn rud eile uaidh:

I think the definition text needs better formatting - when a word or verb has many different uses, it’s hard to visually scan - there should be a new line/paragraph per usage. 
Níl sé ach mo thuairimse! 

Go raibh maith agaibh

### 2/5 — Audio problem

*2024-10-19, version 1.0.3*

I see others also had stuttering problems with the pronunciation dictionary on this app.  I am also having that problem on my iPad. It was resolved for them and I hope you can fix it for me.

### 1/5 — iPad iOS 18 Version Crashing With Every Search..

*2024-09-23, version 1.0.3*

This has been an important and useful app and works fine on my phone.. But since the iOS 18 iPad update the app crashes with every single attempt to search for a word.  Working great on my phone, but useless now on my iPad.

### 5/5 — Great dictionary

*2024-03-19, version 1.0.3*

I’ve been using this dictionary in conjunction with Duolingo. I have found it to be an excellent source. I have especially found useful the audible pronunciation aspect of the dictionary.

### 3/5 — No audio anymore?

*2023-05-21, version 1.0.3*

I loved and made good use of this app, but now the audio recordings aren’t working at all! I deleted the app, downloaded it again and reinstalled the dictionaries and sound files. Still no luck. Developers, can you help?

### 5/5 — Best learning investment!!

*2022-12-11, version 1.0.3*

I don’t remember what, if anything, I paid for this, but whatever it was, it was worth it!! This is such a valuable learning tool for me as I work on learning Irish. I use it constantly as a (necessary!!) augmentation to Duolingo, and my learning experience has become so much richer with additional context speeding up my understanding of the language. Go raibh míle maith agat!!! I do notice the issue with voice files “stuttering” as mentioned by other users, and while it would be good to fix if possible, I am still finding them useful. Again, GRMA, I’d give you 10 stars and all the hearts if I could. :-)

### 5/5 — Outstanding  but could do with an update

*2022-10-22, version 1.0.3*

This is absolutely first class dictionary for Irish study. It contains three full dictionaries, a grammar resource, and sound files for three dialects. All of this is downloadable offline. The search function is very fast (if a little unforgiving of missing fadas).
Content wise I cannot fault it, however, whilst very usable there are a couple of minor app flaws:
1. Sound files “stutter” when played back
2. App does not fill the whole screen
3. The “deep search” results cut off at a certain point only showing the top 20 or so results
I note that the app has not been updated in four years, at the time of writing. I would still not hesitate to recommend this, but it would be nice to have a small update to correct these minor issues. Thank you to the developers of the app.

## Frequently asked questions about Teanglann

### What does Teanglann do?

Teanglann is a mobile application that provides access to multiple Irish language dictionaries, a comprehensive grammar database, and pronunciation audio files. It allows users to download specific datasets based on their needs and offers features to enhance the learning and reference experience.

### What are the key features of Teanglann?

Key features include the ability to download up to three different Irish dictionaries (English-Irish, Irish-English, and Irish-Irish), a grammar database with extensive files on verbs, nouns, and more, and a pronunciation database with thousands of sound files in three major dialects. Users can also customize downloads, use search autocomplete, save favorite entries, and view recent searches.

### Is Teanglann free to use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. It is produced by Foras na Gaeilge, a statutory body responsible for the promotion of the Irish language, and the dictionaries were digitized as part of a project to make Irish language resources more accessible.

### What devices is Teanglann compatible with?

The provided description does not specify exact compatibility details for operating systems or device models. However, it is described as a mobile application, implying compatibility with smartphones and tablets that can run such apps.

### Who is Teanglann intended for?

This app is designed as a must-have reference tool for learners and speakers of the Irish language at all levels of ability. It caters to those who need to look up words, understand grammar, or hear correct pronunciation.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2018-08-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

(Leagan Gaeilge thíos)
The latest in a series of continuous improvements to prevent app crashes on certain devices.
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An nuashonrú is déanaí chun dul i ngleic le fadhbanna a bhí ag roinnt úsáideoirí agus an aip ag cliseadh ar ghléasanna áirithe.

### 1.0.2 — 2018-08-22

(Leagan Gaeilge thíos)
The latest in a series of continuous improvements to prevent app crashes on certain devices.

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An nuashonrú is déanaí chun dul i ngleic le fadhbanna a bhí ag roinnt úsáideoirí agus an aip ag cliseadh ar ghléasanna áirithe.

### 1.0.1 — 2018-06-04

(Leagan Gaeilge thíos)

The latest in a series of continuous improvements to prevent app crashes on certain devices.

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An nuashonrú is déanaí chun dul i ngleic le fadhbanna a bhí ag roinnt úsáideoirí agus an aip ag cliseadh ar ghléasanna áirithe.

### 1.0 — 2017-10-26

No release notes.

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