About Us
Preserving the Arakan (Arakanese) language — one word, one voice, one generation at a time.
Our Mission
The Arakan language carries centuries of culture, literature, and identity. Yet, like many regional languages, it faces the risk of being lost as younger generations move toward dominant languages. Our mission is to build a reliable, accessible, and free digital resource that keeps Arakan alive — for native speakers, diaspora communities, students, and linguists alike.
We believe language is more than words. It is memory, history, and belonging. Every entry we document is a small act of preservation.
What We Do
Dictionary
A growing lexicon of Arakan words with Burmese, English, and IPA pronunciation — searchable, cross-referenced, and free.
IPA & Pronunciation
Every entry is paired with an International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription to help learners pronounce words correctly.
Burmese → Arakanese
Our built-in converter helps users see how standard Burmese words map to their Arakan equivalents.
Community & Access
Available to anyone, anywhere — no login required. Built for native speakers, learners, and researchers.
Why It Matters
Language loss is rarely sudden — it happens quietly, across a generation, when children stop hearing their mother tongue at home. Digital tools help reverse this trend by making the language visible, searchable, and shareable.
- For native speakers — a way to record and revisit the words of their community.
- For learners — a clear path to build vocabulary with pronunciation guidance.
- For researchers — structured, open data for linguistic and cultural studies.
- For the diaspora — a bridge back to the language of their roots.
Our Values
- Accuracy — every entry is reviewed before publishing.
- Openness — free to use, free to browse, no paywalls.
- Respect — for the language, its speakers, and their heritage.
- Community — contributions from speakers and researchers are always welcome.
Contribute
Arakan Language grows through the knowledge of its community. If you spot a missing word, an error, or an improvement, we would love to hear from you.