Semai Dictionary
Semai Dictionary Summary
Semai Dictionary is a mobile Android app in Books And Reference by Language Development SIL. Released in May 2021 (4 years ago). It has about 999+ installs Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 128 monthly active users . Store metadata: updated Oct 2, 2025.
Recent activity: 37 installs this week (57 over 4 weeks) showing exceptional growth View trends →
Store info: Last updated on Google Play on Oct 2, 2025 .
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Trilingual Dictionary for SEMAI - MALAY - ENGLISH
"Semai Dictionary" is a FREE trilingual (Semai - Malay - English) dictionary, developed by LD SIL in Malaysia.
Features:
* OFFLINE Semai dictionary with Malay and English definitions
* Semai word search
* Contains pronunciation recordings and example sentences for each word
* Contains synonyms and antonyms
- About Semai:
The Semai language of Malaysia is spoken by around 45,000 living in Pahang state: northwest; Perak state: south; Selangor state: north. This language is considered the lingua franca of the Malaysian Aslian military armed forces unit (Bradley 2007a). The linguistic classification is Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Aslian, Senoic. Alternate names refering to the language are Semay, Seng’oi, Sengoi, or Senoi. The dialects for this language are Jelai, Perak I, Perak II, Cameron (Cameron Highlands), Telom, Bidor, Betau, Lipis, Bil, Ulu Kampar (Kampar), Gopeng, Tanjung Malim, Parit, Tapah (Jalan Pahang). Some dialects not mutually intelligible (2006 T. Phillips).
The Semai people value their language, using it at home and in the village. Currently, Semai is officially taught in primary, middle and high schools in Malaysia.