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Elvish Translator

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Translate English into Tolkien’s Elvish (Sindarin), and back.

100% private. Processing happens entirely in your browser.
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Elvish glossary (49 words)
  • a — and
  • adan — man
  • amar — earth
  • anor — sun
  • aran — king
  • bain — fair
  • bar — home
  • beleg — great
  • bereth — queen
  • celeb — silver
  • edain — men
  • edhel — elf
  • edhil — elves
  • êl — star
  • elin — stars
  • eneth — name
  • estel — hope
  • gaear — sea
  • galad — light
  • galadh — tree
  • gilgalad — star light (‘star-radiance’)
  • glass — joy
  • gûr — heart
  • gwaew — wind
  • gwath — shadow
  • hîr — lord
  • hiril — lady
  • i — the
  • im — i
  • ithil — moon
  • le — you
  • lind — song
  • mae govannen — hello (lit. ‘well met’ (Sindarin))
  • malt — gold
  • meleth — love
  • mellon — friend
  • mellyn — friends
  • menel — sky
  • morn — dark
  • na — is
  • namárië — goodbye (farewell (Quenya))
  • naur — fire
  • nen — water
  • nimph — white
  • nín — my
  • orod — mountain
  • râd — road
  • sîr — river
  • taur — forest

Based on Tolkien’s Sindarin (with some Quenya). A curated word-map, not full Elvish grammar — unmapped words pass through unchanged.

Elvish Translator lets you translate English into Tolkien’s Elvish (Sindarin), and back. Everything runs entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device. It’s free, needs no sign-up, and works on any device.

How to use the Elvish Translator

  1. 1Enter your text. Type or paste your text into the “English or Elvish text” box.
  2. 2Pick a direction. Use the Swap button to choose which way to translate.
  3. 3Get your result. Read the result instantly. Your translated text + glossary appears in the output box.
  4. 4Copy it. Tap “Copy” to copy the result to your clipboard.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Elvish Translator free?

Yes. Elvish Translator is completely free to use, with no sign-up, account, or limits.

Does the Elvish Translator store or upload my text?

No. This tool processes everything locally in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, stored, or logged.

Can I use the Elvish Translator on my phone?

Yes. The tool is mobile-friendly with large tap targets and works in any modern browser on phones, tablets, and desktops.

Can it translate both ways?

Yes. Use the Swap button to translate in either direction between english or elvish text and the result.

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