Ulimi
The World of Example Sentences
Ulimi means “tongue” in Swahili – and just like the tongue brings words to life, our project brings languages to life through real, meaningful example sentences.
Our Goal
Our goal is simple but ambitious: To collect and translate as many meaningful example sentences as possible into as many languages as possible.
Why Sentences?
Because words alone are not enough. It’s in full sentences that meaning becomes clear, grammar becomes natural, and languages are truly learned, shared, and preserved.
What Ulimi Offers
A Giant Phrasebook for Learners
Explore thousands of natural, useful sentences to help you learn any language the way it’s actually spoken.
A Playground for Translators
Translate real sentences from many domains – practice your skills and help others understand your language better.
A Tool to Document Endangered Languages
Every sentence added in a lesser-known language is a small act of preservation. Together, we can record languages before they disappear.
A Corpus for Lexicographers
Lexicographers can use our data to define words, trace meanings, and build better dictionaries.
A Resource for Developers
Programmers and AI researchers can train smarter language tools using our multilingual, real-world dataset.
How You Can Help
- Submit meaningful sentences in any language.
- Translate existing sentences into your language.
- Suggest corrections or improvements.
- Encourage others to join the mission.
You don’t need to be a linguist. If you speak a language – any language – you can help.
Why It Matters
Every sentence you contribute:
- Helps someone learn.
- Keeps a language alive.
- Builds a bridge between cultures.
Together, we can create the largest, most useful, and most inclusive example sentence collection ever made.
Join us. Share your language. Shape the future of global understanding.
This is Ulimi. And you hold the key.