The AI translator for the languages of Nagaland
Instantly translate between English, Nagamese, Ao (Chungli) and Sema (Sümi) - free, accurate, and improved every day by native speakers.
Meet NagaChat - practice by chatting
Have a real conversation in Nagamese, Ao or Sema. Ask questions, learn phrases, and get gentle corrections - 50 free messages every day.
Learn a little every day
Three new words daily - come back tomorrow for the next ones, or explore the full phrasebook.
Why NagaTranslate?
Purpose-built for the languages of Nagaland - not an afterthought in a generic translator.
Community-driven accuracy
Native speakers review and correct translations, and every correction immediately improves future results.
Voice in, voice out
Speak Nagamese into the mic and hear translations read aloud with natural text-to-speech.
Conversational practice
NagaChat lets you practice real conversations in Nagamese, Ao and Sema - like texting a patient friend.
Built with the community
Anyone can contribute phrases and corrections. The languages stay in the hands of their speakers.
Android app
Take NagaTranslate anywhere - the official app is free on the Google Play Store.
Always free
Translation between English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Manipuri, Nepali and the Naga languages, at no cost.
The languages
Full written guides to the history, sounds and grammar of each language we support.
Nagamese
The creole that connects Nagaland's many communities — Assamese vocabulary, radically simplified grammar, no verb agreement at all.
Read the guide Mokokchung districtAo (Chungli)
A tonal Sino-Tibetan language with three register tones, agglutinative verbs, and a written tradition dating to 1872.
Read the guide Zünheboto districtSema (Sümi)
The only Naga language with uvular consonants — plus nine cases, a dual number, and five distinct ways to say “not”.
Read the guideGuides and grammar references
Written for languages that have very little else written about them online. Every example comes from a phrase set contributed by speakers.
80 Nagamese phrases
Organised by situation — markets, food, health, directions, staying somewhere.
Nagamese grammar
Tense markers, the two negations, postpositions and the politeness rule that matters.
Pronunciation
What `ü` means, why Ao tones are never written, and the Sümi uvulars.
Counting
Numerals side by side in Ao and Sümi, and what the shared forms reveal.
Hornbill Festival
Dates, getting to Kisama, what happens there, and the phrases worth having.
How this works
The translation method, the data behind it, and an honest list of where it fails.
Help keep these languages alive online
NagaTranslate runs on community contributions - contributed phrases from native speakers and small donations that cover the running costs.
Frequently asked questions
How do I translate English to Nagamese?
Type your text into the translator above, choose Nagamese as the target language and press Translate. You can also speak into the microphone or have the result read aloud.
Is there a free Ao Naga translator?
Yes. NagaTranslate translates between English and Ao Naga (Chungli) for free, using a curated grammar reference and phrases contributed by speakers. Ao is a low-resource language and output should be checked with a speaker before you rely on it.
What is the best English to Sema translator?
NagaTranslate is built specifically for Sema (Sümi) rather than treating it as an afterthought, drawing on published Sümi reference material and speaker-contributed examples.
Can I practise speaking Nagamese, Ao or Sema?
Yes. NagaChat gives you 50 free messages a day to hold a conversation in any of the three languages, with explanations of its corrections as you go.
Are the translations always correct?
No. These are low-resource languages and AI translation makes mistakes, particularly with long sentences, technical vocabulary and formality. Verify anything important with a native speaker, and use the Improve button to fix errors for everyone.
Does NagaTranslate cost anything?
No. The translator, NagaChat, the phrasebook and the Android app are all free, funded by voluntary contributions and advertising.
More detail on the method and where it falls short in how NagaTranslate works.