# English to Xhosa Dictionary

> English to Xhosa offline dictionary with word meaning related picture

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ideabuilderapp.xhoengdictionary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ideabuilderapp.xhoengdictionary)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ideabuilderapp.xhoengdictionary`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Idea Builder
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 180,780
- **Rating:** 3.38 / 5 (603 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-11
- **First published:** 2017-04-28
- **Publisher country:** BD
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideabuilderapp.xhoengdictionary)
- **Website:** [https://ideabuilderapps.com](https://ideabuilderapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/ib-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/ib-privacy-policy)

## Description

The **English to Xhosa Dictionary** Chrome extension offers an easy-to-use offline translation tool for both English to Xhosa and Xhosa to English. It enhances learning with meaningful pictures accompanying word definitions and example sentences, making vocabulary acquisition engaging and intuitive.

Key features include voice pronunciation and voice search, allowing users to hear correct pronunciations and find words effortlessly. The extension also supports synonyms, antonyms, word bookmarking, and automatic history tracking. Its user-friendly interface works completely offline, providing seamless access to essential dictionary functions without requiring an internet connection.

## Rankings

- #167,427 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ideabuilderapp.xhoengdictionary.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate this app for its ease of use, offline accessibility, and helpful translations from English to Xhosa including synonyms and explanations. It serves as a valuable learning tool and cultural bridge. However, common drawbacks include frequent ads, missing or incorrect words, the absence of pronunciation support, and input limitations. Users suggest upgrades for more comprehensive vocabulary, better translation accuracy, and improved usability with audio features.

### Pros

- Easy to use interface and understandable for users.
- Helps in learning and translating English words into Xhosa, aiding students and learners.
- Functions as an offline dictionary which is useful in professional settings, such as court interpreting.
- Includes explanations, synonyms, and examples for better understanding of usage.
- Helps users understand other cultures and languages, promoting cross-cultural communication.

### Cons

- Contains excessive and intrusive advertisements affecting user experience.
- Limited vocabulary with some words missing or incorrect translations.
- Lack of phonetic spelling and audio pronunciation features for Xhosa words.
- Issues with input functionality such as inability to translate whole pages or multi-line entries.
- Some translations are inaccurate or misleading, needing improvement and correction.

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