Languages We Translate
Language Translation Services in South Africa
Professional translation services across South African, African, European, Asian and Middle Eastern languages for personal, certified, immigration, academic, legal and business requirements.
Need help finding a language? Office: 011 793 6677 | Mobile / WhatsApp: 083 301 6409
Find the Right Language Service for Your Project
Soror Language Services works across more than 80 languages for individuals, businesses and organisations in South Africa and internationally.
Dedicated language pages provide more information about frequently requested language combinations, document types and relevant translation requirements. Languages without their own page can still be assessed on request.
Find Your Language
Search by language name or common alternative name, or browse the groups below. Select a linked language to open its dedicated translation-services page.
Alternative names such as Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Bangla, Persian, Kiswahili and Bahasa Melayu are included in the search.
South African & African Languages
Dedicated translation pages for frequently requested South African and African languages.
Middle Eastern & West Asian Languages
Translation for widely requested languages used across the Middle East and neighbouring regions.
European Languages
Western, Southern, Central, Eastern, Northern and Baltic European language translation services.
East, Southeast & South Asian Languages
Written-language, document and spoken-language services across frequently requested Asian languages.
SLS works across more than 80 languages. Send us the source language and target language and we will confirm availability for your project.
More Languages Available on Request
Not every language supported by SLS requires its own dedicated website page. Other language combinations can be assessed according to translator availability, subject matter and the type of project.
Chinese Documents & Mandarin Spoken-Language Services
Chinese and Mandarin are often used interchangeably in everyday searches, but they can refer to different project requirements.
Chinese Translation Services
Written Chinese documents may use Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters. Certificates, police records, academic documents, notarial records, legal documents and business material should generally be assessed as Chinese document translation.
Mandarin Language Services
Mandarin is primarily relevant to spoken communication, including meetings, interpreting, interviews, recordings, transcription and audio translation.
Choose the Translation Service Your Project Requires
Once the source and target languages are confirmed, the correct service depends on the type of material and how the completed work will be used.
Document Translation
Personal, civil, immigration, academic, legal, financial and business document translation.
Document Translation Services →Certified Translation
Certified and sworn translation options where formal translation is required by the receiving authority.
Certified Translation Services →Transcription
Professional transcription for interviews, research, meetings and multilingual recordings, with translation where required.
Transcription Services →Interpretation
Consecutive, simultaneous, conference and other interpreting services subject to language and interpreter availability.
Interpretation Services →Language Not Listed or Not Sure What to Select?
Send us your document, recording or project details and tell us the source language and required target language. If you are not certain which language or language variety is involved, send us the material for assessment.
Language Translation FAQs
How many languages does Soror Language Services translate?
SLS provides translation services across more than 80 languages. Availability depends on the source and target language combination, subject matter, document type and project requirements.
Do all 80+ languages have their own webpage?
No. Dedicated pages are provided for frequently requested languages, while other language combinations can still be assessed and arranged subject to translator availability and project requirements.
Can you translate South African languages?
Yes. SLS handles South African language requirements including Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sesotho, Setswana, Sepedi, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga and isiNdebele, subject to the specific language pair and project requirements.
Do you translate African languages outside South Africa?
Yes. Projects involving wider African languages can be assessed according to the source language, target language, subject matter and translator availability.
Do you translate both Simplified and Traditional Chinese?
Yes. Chinese document translation can involve Simplified or Traditional Chinese. Tell us where the document originates or send the document for assessment where you are unsure.
Is Mandarin the same as Chinese translation?
Mandarin is primarily a spoken Chinese variety, while written documents are normally treated as Chinese documents using Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters. Mandarin is therefore especially relevant for interpreting, transcription and audio translation.
Is Bengali also called Bangla?
Yes. Bengali is commonly referred to as Bangla. Both terms may be used when describing Bengali-language translation requirements.
Is Farsi the same as Persian?
Farsi is the common Persian-language name used for Iranian Persian. For translation purposes, tell us the country and document context where possible so that the correct language variety can be identified.
Is Swahili also called Kiswahili?
Yes. Kiswahili is the language's own name and Swahili is the widely used English name. Either term can be used when requesting a quote.
Do you translate between two languages other than English?
Some non-English language combinations can be arranged. Send us the exact source and target languages so that availability can be confirmed before the project begins.
Can translations be certified or sworn?
Certified and sworn translation options may be available where appropriate. The form required depends on the receiving authority, destination country and intended use.
Can you translate documents for immigration or visa applications?
Yes. SLS translates civil certificates, police clearances, academic records, financial documents, employment records and other supporting documents used in immigration and visa applications.
Do you provide transcription in different languages?
Yes. Multilingual transcription can be arranged for interviews, research, meetings, focus groups and other recordings, subject to language availability. English translation can also be added where required.
Do you provide interpreters in different languages?
Yes. Interpreting services can be arranged for selected languages and assignments subject to interpreter availability, location, date, duration and the type of interpreting required.
What if I do not know what language my document is written in?
Send us a clear copy of the document. We can assess the material and determine whether the language can be identified before arranging the appropriate translation service.
How do I request a translation quote?
Send a clear copy of the document together with the source language, target language, intended use and required turnaround. If the work involves an official submission, also provide the destination country and receiving authority where known.
Need Translation in a Specific Language?
Send us your document or project details and tell us the source language and target language. We will review the requirements, confirm availability and provide a quotation.
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