The AI translator uses rule-assisted AI translation — guided by our Dusun dictionary (14,000+ entries) and custom grammar rules. As Dusun lacks the large parallel corpora needed for standard NMT models, we combine linguistic expertise with AI.

For learners: Translations lean toward conversational, beginner-friendly Dusun. Familiar Malay or English words are preserved where traditional Dusun terms would be unclear.

Dialect note: Translations draw from multiple Sabah dialects with heavier influence from Tindal. Users from other regions may notice local differences.

Accuracy: Always verify important translations — medical, legal, or official — with a native speaker or authoritative source.

This AI translator is provided for educational and linguistic exploration only. It is not intended for legal, medical, school, official, or professional use.

Translations are AI-generated and may contain errors or invented terminology. No guarantees are made for accuracy, completeness, or suitability. By using this tool you acknowledge these limitations.

This tool may not reflect standardised KadazanDusun vocabulary used by government or educational institutions.

Powered by Gemini 2.0 Flash/ Gemini 2.5 Flash. AI translation runs on a fixed monthly token budget that is topped up at the start of each month.

Tokens are consumed with every AI translation request and run on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the monthly budget is exhausted, AI translation will be temporarily unavailable until the next top-up.

⚠️ If you see a "credits exhausted" message — this means the monthly budget has been used up. Please check back at the beginning of next month when the quota resets.

🚀 Coming soon: A pay-as-you-go credit option for serious learners and researchers — top up a small amount and get uninterrupted access beyond the free monthly quota. Stay tuned!

💡 Tip: Dictionary lookups for single words and exact phrases are always free and unaffected by the token budget — use the Dictionary anytime.