English Myanmar Dictionary
Free offline English-Myanmar (Burmese) dictionary with 33,000+ words. Translate instantly without internet. Great for travelers and Burmese learners.
Key Features
100% Offline
Look up Myanmar (Burmese) words anytime, anywhere — no internet connection needed.
Fast Search
Instant results as you type. Find the word you need in milliseconds.
Completely Free
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Android & iOS
Available on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
33,000+ Words
A rich database of 33,000+ words and phrases for thorough translations.
Bidirectional
Search from English to Myanmar (Burmese) or Myanmar (Burmese) to English seamlessly.
About English Myanmar Dictionary
This English-Myanmar dictionary provides offline access to over 33,000 words. Myanmar (Burmese) is an important language in Southeast Asia, and this dictionary serves travelers, language learners, and the Myanmar diaspora.
About Myanmar (Burmese)
Myanmar (Burmese) is spoken by about 33 million people as a first language and is the official language of Myanmar. It uses a unique circular script derived from ancient Brahmi script.
Who is this app for? Travelers to Myanmar, Burmese learners, Myanmar diaspora, NGO workers.
A script built from circles
The Burmese script is immediately recognisable for its rounded letters, a shape that comes from writing on palm leaves — straight strokes would have split the leaf along its grain. Like Devanagari and Khmer it is an abugida, so each consonant carries an inherent vowel modified by attached marks.
It is traditionally written without spaces between words, though modern usage increasingly inserts them between phrases. As with Thai and Khmer, segmenting is part of reading.
Tonal, with phonation as well as pitch
Burmese is tonal, and its tones involve more than pitch: they differ in length, phonation and whether the syllable ends in a glottal stop. Descriptions vary in how many tones they count, partly because the creaky and checked syllables can be analysed different ways.
The practical point for a learner is that pitch alone will not get you there — the voice quality is part of the distinction, and imitating a recording is more effective than reading a description.
Naming and reach
The language is called both Burmese and Myanmar, and the choice carries political weight — the country was renamed in 1989 by a military government, and usage of the two names still divides. We use Myanmar for the app name and Burmese for the language where it reads more naturally; no position is implied.
It is spoken by around 33 million people as a first language and many more as a second, and is the official language of Myanmar. There are substantial diaspora communities, including large numbers resettled abroad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Burmese script so round?
Because it was originally written on palm leaves, where straight strokes would split the leaf along its grain. The circular letter forms are a direct consequence of the writing material.
Is Burmese tonal?
Yes, and its tones involve more than pitch — length, voice quality and whether the syllable ends in a glottal stop all contribute. Because phonation is part of the distinction, imitating recordings works better than reading a description of the tones.
Is it called Burmese or Myanmar?
Both are in use. The country was renamed in 1989 and the naming remains politically contested. The language is commonly called Burmese in English while Myanmar is used for the country and often for the language too.
Does the dictionary work offline?
Yes, entirely. This matters particularly for a language whose speakers frequently have limited or expensive mobile data.
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