What's New

• Added iOS 8 & iOS 9 support.
• Standalone app is no longer being updated.
• You can find new editions of the dictionary in the new 'Duden dictionaries' app.

App Description

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The new Duden dictionary of foreign words contains around 60,000 more current and traditional foreign and technical words of the present German language with over 400,000 details on the meaning, pronunciation, grammar, origin, ways of spelling and hyphenation. In addition, it contains several thousands of acoustic pronunciation aids presented by professional speakers on the main German television channel. Simply essential for the understanding and usage of foreign words.

Features of the dictionary:

• Fast access to over 60,000 foreign words
• More than 400,000 details on the meaning, pronunciation, grammar, origin, ways of spelling and hyphenation
• About 10,000 sound settings for correct pronunciation spoken by professional speakers on the main German television channel
• Special sections on the history, function and usage of the foreign word

Powerful NEW SEARCH FEATURES – including FULL TEXT SEARCH – assures that any query yields precise search returns, ensuring you find the word you’re looking for quickly and easily.

The new Full text search feature allows you to look up words more efficiently.

• Enter a query into the input field and Duden will automatically build a list of entries containing your query.
• Because Full text search supports ‘Did you mean…?’ function, users can be sure that virtually all search queries can be found regardless of misspelling.

Search features:

• Easy copy-and-paste functions copy words to the clipboard to get definitions of the foreign word.
• Contextual menu.
• Improved browsing capabilities through word list and Search History.
• List of similar words in case of misspelling.
• Wildcard Search if you are unsure of the exact word spelling. Use “?” and “*” symbols to replace the missing letters.

Learning features:

• Search for anagrams.
• Audio pronunciations recorded by native speakers.
• Flash Card Quiz enables you to add new words to flash cards and test your knowledge as many times as you wish.

Interface features:

• Enhanced customization options allow you to modify animated menus and choose background colors.
• Enlarge or reduce font size for your comfort.
• Search History can be browsed through or deleted in full.
• Hyperlinks between articles.
• Landscape-mode support.
• Fully iPad optimized interface.
• No Internet connection required: simply download the dictionary once and use it on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch without any additional expense.
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* Please note, that we don’t remove Duden - German dictionary of foreign words, 9th Edition to support the current users.
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Dear owner of a standalone Duden dictionary app,
the standalone dictionary app(s) you have purchased are not compatible with iOS 8 and higher iOS versions. Please download the new update.Thank you.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • January 10, 2012 New version 3.12
  • February 18, 2012 Price decrease: $24.99 -> $16.99
  • February 21, 2012 Price increase: $16.99 -> $24.99
  • March 16, 2012 Price decrease: $24.99 -> $16.99
  • March 20, 2012 Price increase: $16.99 -> $24.99
  • April 14, 2012 Price decrease: $24.99 -> $16.99
  • April 18, 2012 Price increase: $16.99 -> $24.99
  • July 28, 2012 Price decrease: $24.99 -> $11.99
  • August 01, 2012 Price increase: $11.99 -> $24.99
  • September 10, 2012 Price decrease: $24.99 -> $11.99
  • September 17, 2012 Price increase: $11.99 -> $24.99
  • October 31, 2012 Price decrease: $24.99 -> $21.99
  • December 14, 2012 Price decrease: $21.99 -> $18.99
  • December 18, 2012 New version 3.25
  • December 24, 2012 New version 3.26
  • December 26, 2012 Price increase: $18.99 -> $21.99
  • January 04, 2013 New version 3.28
  • February 08, 2013 New version 3.29
  • May 10, 2013 Price decrease: $21.99 -> $14.99
  • May 15, 2013 Price increase: $14.99 -> $21.99
  • June 06, 2013 New version 3.32
  • July 16, 2016 New version 3.59.776