Language barriers historically limited access to digital information in Sri Lanka. In the early 2000s, computer engineer Madura Kulatunga recognized this challenge. He developed a free, accessible solution to help locals navigate English digital content.
: Users can perform English-to-Sinhala and Sinhala-to-English translations. It also supports "wildcard" character searches for increased flexibility. madura sinhala and english dictionary
The digital era demanded a fast, accurate tool. Developed by Madura Kulatunga, the Madura Dictionary launched to fill this gap. It transitioned from a desktop application to a web platform and mobile app. Today, it serves millions of users globally. Core Features of Madura Dictionary and expats worldwide.
Madura English-Sinhala Dictionary , developed by Madura Kulatunga Developed by Madura Kulatunga
Unlike Clough or the Sinhala-English Etymological Dictionary (Carter, 2016), MSED provides no etymology. Users cannot distinguish between native Sinhala words, Pali/Sanskrit borrowings, or recent English imports. This hinders advanced linguistic research.
Finding a reliable translation tool for the Sinhala language can be challenging. For over two decades, the has been the most trusted digital translation resource in Sri Lanka. It serves students, professionals, and expats worldwide.