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Professional Swahili Translation Services

Renaissance Translations offers on-demand and high-quality Swahili translation services at affordable rates. With a large network of native
translators, our expert team can accurately translate English to Swahili and Swahili to English as well as other uncommon language combinations. Whether you need to translate charity documents, marketing brochures or scientific articles, we have a qualified Swahili translator to work on your project. As a leading translation agency, our language experts can handle English to Swahili translation projects of any size to help promote your products in Swahili-speaking countries. We are rated 4.8 on Trustpilot by only a handful of more than 2,500 delighted clients worldwide. Some of our satisfied global clients include LG, Mobily, CRDF Global and UNICEF. Hiring us as your Swahili translation agency guarantees fast and efficient Swahili translation services regardless of the required language pair, your project’s complexity and timeline.

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Why Choose Us?

Renaissance Translations is your go-to Swahili translation agency. Our expert team will meet your specific requirements and can provide comprehensive Swahili language solutions by professional Swahili translators.

Excellent Quality

Our Swahili translation services are only performed by well-vetted native speakers of the target language to make sure we deliver high-quality and accurate translations.

Competitive Rates

Accurate Swahili translations should not be offered at an exorbitant cost. We offer affordable rates with several price options to suit all possible budgets.

Quick Turnaround

We understand that sometimes you need to connect with audiences fast. Therefore, we use advanced translation tools to expedite our processes and meet quick turnarounds.

Insurance Coverage

We provide our clients with broad protection through full professional indemnity insurance, as recommended by the Association of Translation Companies in England.

Trusted Translation Services by Global Clients

Our professional translation services are guaranteed to be 100% accurate, upholding the highest standards of business management and translation quality. We are an associate member of the Association of Translation Companies in England as well as the EUATC. We are also an accredited translation agency by the International Organization for Standardization, meaning that our translations are accepted worldwide.

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English to Swahili Translation

Swahili is a relatively unknown language native to East Africa. It is a prime example of a Bantu language yet has several grammatical rules that are surprisingly similar to English. Like English, there are no genders in Swahili. Basic word order and sentence structure are also comparable – sentences are written Subject-Verb-Object, just as they are in English. However, these similarities don’t make an English to Swahili translation easy. It is also challenging for any Swahili translator to deal with the linguistic typology. English is an inflectional language, meaning the words are modified to portray their meaning. On the other hand, Swahili is a polysynthetic language. This means that multiple words that usually make a complex sentence are combined and expressed as one. Whether you need to translate English to Swahili or Swahili to English, our experts are aware of how these words fit together to express phrases and sentences. There are also around 15 dialects of the Swahili language. The three most important are kiUnguja (spoken in Zanzibar and Tanzania), kiMvita (spoken in Mombasa and Kenya), and kiAmu (spoken on the island of Lamu). These are not mutually intelligible and Swahili translation services must consider the discrepancies between these regional dialects.

Professional Swahili Translators

Our expert Swahili team is your source for professional Swahili translation services. We will effectively manage your English to Swahili translation project using our specialised translators who have in-depth knowledge in numerous subject fields and a proven record of translation experience. Each of them has passed our online translation test before being accepted into our network. They also have at least five years of translation experience and relevant qualifications in translation. To ensure excellent results, our team will work with a native Swahili translator when we translate English to Swahili. With our large network, we can also translate Swahili to English and work under short deadlines even for large projects. If you need to translate your documents into other African languages, we also offer Arabic translation, Afrikaans translation, African French translation, Angolan Portuguese translation and many other languages.

Areas of Expertise

Swahili is the lingua franca of East Africa with more than 200 million speakers. This large market offers great business opportunities, tempting companies from different sectors to target this audience. Our expert team understand all the complexities of the language and can help you translate English to Swahili for an easier expansion process. We have an extensive experience in a range of business sectors and we always ensure the content is reasonably translated. As a leading translation agency, we are trusted by hundreds of businesses worldwide for general and specialised English to Swahili translation. Whether you need charity translation, medical translation, immigration translation, we have a qualified Swahili translator within our network. Trust our Swahili translation services agency and request your free translation quote to help you communicate effectively with your target audience.

Swahili Translation Tips & Insights

Here we share a couple of insights from our expert Swahili translator. Use these tips when you translate English to Swahili to ensure you create content that truly resonates with your audience.

Know Your Target Audience
There are 15 different Swahili dialects with distinct regional variations. Many of these dialects are not mutually intelligible, even if only slightly. Therefore, for your English to Swahili translation to be accurate, you need to clearly define which region of the population you’re targeting.

Be Aware of Text Expansion
Text expansion occurs when we translate English to Swahili by around 30%. This is an average figure and will change depending on the nature of the content. Yet the text shrinks as we translate Swahili to English. Make sure you always consider the layout and formatting of the material by hiring a desktop publishing specialist to work closely with your Swahili translator.

Swahili Language Facts

• Swahili is a relatively unknown East African language that has over 200 million native and second-language
speakers worldwide.

• Around 35% of the Swahili vocabulary is originally Arabic. However, the language is a rich mix of several other
languages as well. This includes Bantu, English, Persian, Portuguese, German, and French influence.

• The word “Swahili” is the plural of the Arabic word “Sahil” which means “coast”. This makes sense as Swahili is
a trade language mostly used along the coast!

• Swahili is a fluid language with multiple dialects that cannot be understood by all Swahili speakers. This
should be taken into consideration when handling an English to Swahili translation.

Popular Swahili Translation Phrases

Here you can learn some of the most popular phrases from our Swahili translator.

Words to translate from English to Swahili	English to Swahili translation
Hello	Habari
Good morning	Habari za asubuhi
Good luck	Bahati njema
Goodbye	Kwaheri
I love you	Nakupenda
Happy birthday	Heri ya kuzaliwa
Thank you	Asante

As Trusted By

Our company has established a global client base and has partnered with hundreds of companies and brands worldwide. We translate English to
Swahili and Swahili to English through a network of professional translators. Our quick, affordable and professional Swahili translation services ensure that our clients always return to us, and we are proud that our Swahili translation company has grown through referrals.