Sinhala (Sinhalese), an Indo-Aryan language spoken by approximately 17 million people in Sri Lanka and the global diaspora, has a rich literary history spanning over two millennia. However, comprehensive bilingual dictionaries have been historically scarce. The 19th-century work of Benjamin Clough and later revisions by W. S. Karunatillake set a scholarly standard, but their print formats and limited vocabulary failed to keep pace with contemporary language change and digital needs.
The dictionary's entries were initially based on the widely used English–Sinhalese Dictionary Gunapala Piyasena Malalasekera Starting as computer software, it expanded into a website ( Madura Online ) and later an Android application. Key Features Extensive Database: Contains over 230,000 definitions Specialized Glossaries: madura sinhala and english dictionary
: The mobile version can automatically identify the input language, eliminating the need to manually toggle between English and Sinhala modes. History and Development S. Karunatillake set a scholarly standard
Offers seamless translation from English to Sinhala and Sinhala to English. madura sinhala and english dictionary
bagus (baˈgus) — adjective (Malay/Indonesian loan)
English is a compulsory subject for the O/L exam. Students often struggle with reading comprehension passages. Madura allows them to tap a word and get an instant Sinhala meaning, breaking down the barrier to understanding complex texts.