A community-driven dictionary & phrasebook for the indigenous languages of one of Earth's most linguistically diverse places.
One state · a hundred tongues
Arunachal Pradesh is home to over 30 major tribes, each with its own language, dialects, and traditions. Many of these languages are spoken by only a few thousand people — and exist nowhere in writing.
Vocal of Local is a living archive built by the communities themselves — a place where native speakers contribute, verify, and preserve their words for future generations, and where visitors can learn to speak with the hills.
Every word and phrase is contributed by native speakers from across Arunachal Pradesh.
Entries are reviewed by other speakers and approved by moderators before they go live.
Hear how words are actually spoken — recorded by real native speakers, not synthesized.
Your language is your heritage. Help preserve it for the next generation by contributing words, phrases, and pronunciations from your tribe.
Add words and phrases in your language with meanings and context.
Review entries from other speakers and confirm they're accurate.
Lend your voice so learners can hear real pronunciation.
Browse languages, discover phrases, search the dictionary — dive into the living words of Arunachal Pradesh.
Dictionary →Whether you want to contribute, collaborate, or just learn more about the project — we'd love to hear from you.