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The Language of Dagbon
Speak the Words of
Our Ancestors
“Dagbani — Di ŋun ŋun la a ninsala ti wuhigu”
The most comprehensive Dagbani–English dictionary. Explore thousands of words, proverbs, tones, and cultural meanings — built for learners, speakers, and heritage seekers alike.
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Search in Dagbani or English. Browse by letter, topic, or tone. Every word includes pronunciation, examples, and cultural notes.
Built for the living language
Dagbani is a tonal language with rich oral traditions. Our dictionary goes beyond words — preserving culture, rhythm, and meaning for current and future generations of Dagomba people.
Every entry includes audio recorded by native Dagbani speakers from across the Dagbon region, preserving authentic tonal patterns and dialectal variations.
Words aren’t just translated — they’re explained within their cultural, ceremonial, and everyday contexts so learners truly understand meaning.
Full tonal diacritics guide learners through Dagbani’s three-tone system. Audio playback confirms every marking with a spoken example.
Over 1,200 Dagbon proverbs, idioms, and set phrases — with translations, explanations, and the situations in which they are traditionally spoken.
Download the full dictionary for offline use — essential for learners in areas with limited connectivity across Northern Ghana and the diaspora.
Community members, linguists, and elders can submit corrections and additions, keeping the dictionary alive and accurate across generations.
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Words for Every Part of Life
“Ninsali kuli bɔri ŋun ŋun din biɛɣu.”
— Every person wants what is good for their household.