Tibetan English Dictionary
Offline Translator & Glossary
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
15 scholarly corpora. 3 search modes. Built-in Tibetan keyboard. Works fully offline. The most complete Tibetan-English reference on iOS.
The most comprehensive Tibetan–English dictionary on the App Store — Nangchen Tashi's scholarly reference drawing on 15 open-source corpora so you get thorough, reliable definitions in one place.
Whether you're a student of classical Tibetan, a dharma practitioner reading Buddhist texts, a translator, or simply curious about the language, this dictionary gives you the depth of a research library in a pocket-sized app.
THREE POWERFUL MODES
• Tibetan → English: Look up Tibetan terms and get detailed English definitions from multiple scholarly sources.
• English → Tibetan: Find the Tibetan equivalent for any English word.
• Tibetan → Tibetan: Explore native Tibetan definitions for deeper understanding.
BUILT-IN TIBETAN KEYBOARD
No need to install a separate keyboard. Tap the keyboard icon to open a quick Tibetan input pad — type in Tibetan script effortlessly, right inside the app.
LISTEN TO ENGLISH DEFINITIONS
Tap to hear English definitions read aloud with text-to-speech. Perfect for learners who want to hear pronunciation while reading — study vocabulary hands-free or reinforce your understanding by listening along.
WORKS COMPLETELY OFFLINE
All 15 dictionaries ship with the app. No data connection needed after download — look up words on a plane, in a monastery, or anywhere without internet.
SAVE, TRACK & EXPLORE
• Favorites: Save important words with one tap for quick review later.
• History: Automatically tracks every word you've looked up — never lose a search.
• Random Word: Discover new vocabulary with the random entry button.
BEAUTIFUL, THOUGHTFUL DESIGN
• Clean, modern interface with dark and light themes.
• Large, readable Tibetan script (Noto Serif Tibetan) throughout.
• Fast search-as-you-type with instant results.
• Smooth animations and a distraction-free reading experience.
SCHOLARLY SOURCES
This dictionary aggregates entries from 15 respected Tibetan lexicographic corpora, including Rangjung Yeshe, Jeffrey Hopkins, Dan Martin, Ives Waldo, James Valby, the Mahāvyutpatti, and more.
From Tibetanebook.com — dedicated to preserving and sharing Tibetan literary heritage.
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Ratings & Reviews
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Information
- Seller
- Tashi Nangchen
- Size
- 70.8 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
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- Copyright
- © Nangchen 2026