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What it is

Linguee is a free dictionary and translation-search service available on the web, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Its English-German dictionary and search cover 1,000,000,000 translations. Entries present translations, alternatives, usage examples from external sources, and pronunciations recorded by professional speakers. The apps suggest translations as you type and can correct search-term typos. Editorial dictionaries can be downloaded for offline use. App dictionaries include English, French, German, Portuguese, and other languages, with searches in both directions for language pairs. Private and business use is free. Linguee is developed and provided by DeepL SE in Cologne, Germany. The service says connections are encrypted and personal data is handled under rules including the GDPR and German Federal Data Protection Act. It lists technical collection such as browser and operating-system details, search terms, and IP addresses, with full IP addresses retained up to 14 days. DeepL says it does not assume liability for translation accuracy.

Spec sheet

Product
Linguee is an online dictionary service with an English-German dictionary and a search for translations.Read 2 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Mobile apps
Linguee offers apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android that use the same search interfaces as its web service.Read 2 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Security
DeepL says connections to its website use state-of-the-art encryption and that it uses technical and organizational safeguards to protect data.Read 3 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Privacy
DeepL says it processes personal data under applicable law, including the GDPR and German Federal Data Protection Act.Read 3 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Support
The privacy policy directs users to contact DeepL for feedback and questions and says inquiries are handled using Zendesk.Read 3 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Maker
Linguee is developed by DeepL SE, whose listed address is Maarweg 165, 50825 Cologne, Germany.Read 3 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Cookies
Linguee uses necessary, performance, and comfort cookies; it says performance and comfort cookies are set with explicit consent.Read 2 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Data collection
For website access, Linguee lists technical data it collects, including browser and operating system details, search terms, and IP addresses; full IP addresses are retained for up to 14 days.Read 2 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Data retention
The privacy policy says full IP addresses from website and app access are retained for a maximum of 14 days.Read 3 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Dictionary
Linguee offers an English-German dictionary with a search covering 1,000,000,000 translations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Dictionary entries
Dictionary pages show translations, examples, and alternative translations for entries.Read 2 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Dictionary licenses
The publisher page says the publication includes material from JMdict and CC-CEDICT under their respective license provisions.Read 2 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
External examples
Dictionary pages include example translations attributed to external sources.Read 2 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Languages
The app offers dictionaries for English, French, German, Portuguese, and other languages, with bidirectional searches for language pairs.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limitation
DeepL says it does not assume liability for the accuracy of translations offered through Linguee.Read 3 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Mobile platforms
DeepL says Linguee offers apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android.Read 3 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Offline
Editorial dictionaries can be downloaded for free in the Linguee app and used offline.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Privacy law
The privacy policy says personal data is handled under applicable rules including the GDPR and the German Federal Data Protection Act.Read 2 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Pronunciation
Dictionary entries include pronunciations recorded by professional speakers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Search
The Linguee app suggests translations as a user types and can correct search term typos.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Search scale
The homepage says users can search 1,000,000,000 translations.Read 2 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Service provider
Linguee says it is developed and provided by DeepL SE, based in Cologne, Germany.Read 2 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Support contact
The privacy policy directs users with feedback or questions to contact DeepL by email and says inquiries are handled using Zendesk.Read 2 Oct 2026 · linguee.com
Translation examples
Dictionary entries provide example sentences showing word usage in different situations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Usage
Private and business use of Linguee.com is free of charge.Read 3 Oct 2026 · linguee.com

Plans and prices

Linguee Free Private and business use is free · Service may be modified at DeepL SE’s discretion Read 3 Oct 2026 · linguee.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Searches one billion translations
  • Examples show usage in context
  • Professional-speaker pronunciations
  • Offline editorial dictionaries
  • Apps suggest and correct searches

Limits

  • Translation accuracy is not assumed
  • Full IP addresses retained up to 14 days
  • Cookies include performance and comfort categories

Who it suits

It suits people looking up translations, comparing usage examples, and consulting dictionaries on web or mobile devices. Offline dictionary downloads help app users who need lookup without a connection.

Verdict

Linguee combines dictionary entries, large-scale translation search, examples, pronunciation, and offline mobile dictionaries. Users should still check suggested translations because DeepL disclaims responsibility for their accuracy.

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