Burushaski Dictionary

Burushaski Dictionary provides a digital resource for the Burushaski language, spoken in the Hunza, Nagar, Gilgit, Ghizer regions of northern Pakistan, and parts of Jammu and Kashmir. With around 130,000 speakers, Burushaski is a rare language isolate, offering learners and researchers a valuable reference. The app makes Burushaski accessible through a simple and modern design. Users can search across: Burushaski words in their own script (with full Unicode support) English translations Urdu translations Latin transliteration Grammatical categories The app supports the specialized Burushaski alphabet with the Scheherazade font for accurate rendering of all characters. This dictionary builds on decades of linguistic research, including contributions by Prof. Nasiruddin Hunzai and the Burushaski Research Academy. Important print references, such as the Burushaski–Urdu Dictionary published in collaboration with the University of Karachi, are part of the scholarly foundation behind this work. By making these resources available digitally, the Burushaski Dictionary app contributes to preserving the language while also offering practical tools for study and learning. Key Features: Search in Burushaski, English, Urdu, or Latin transliteration Learn vocabulary and grammar with correct Unicode characters Explore scripts with accurate rendering Useful tool for students, linguists, language enthusiasts, and the Burushaski community Whether you are a native speaker, a researcher, or a language learner, the Burushaski Dictionary offers an accessible way to engage with Burushaski.