Afrikaans translation services: accurate, fast and high-quality translations
Afrikaans is a Germanic language spoken in South Africa (where it has official status), Namibia and Zimbabwe. It has around 15 million speakers. Swisstranslate is a translation agency with offices in Geneva, Zurich and Paris. For almost 10 years, we have been helping our customers with all their language projects, and working with then to create tailor-made solutions to meet their needs and requirements. Our 3,000 language experts, including native Afrikaans translators, can put their skills to work on your project. At Swisstranslate, we understand the importance of a professional translation for the internationalisation of your products or services and for the image of your company or brand. That’s why our experienced translators guarantee you a reliable, high-quality and fast Afrikaans translation.
Specialised Afrikaans translation services
Swisstranslate offers reliable language services and expertise in a variety of fields:
Translation of general documents into Afrikaans:
translation of all your personal and business documents into Afrikaans.
Technical translation into Afrikaans:
instruction manuals, test reports, safety documentation, technical specifications, etc. The technical sector includes many sub-sectors: luxury goods, cosmetics, automotive, IT, technology, etc.
Legal translations into Afrikaans:
our native Afrikaans linguists translate your contracts, deeds of sale, court rulings, general terms and conditions, confidentiality agreements and more.
Medical translations into Afrikaans:
medical records, clinical study reports, scientific articles, informed consents, drug leaflets, pharmaceutical products, etc.
Marketing and sales translations into Afrikaans:
press releases, website content, marketing documents, annual reports, presentations, conference materials, etc.
Financial translations into Afrikaans:
our specialists can translate your annual reports, prospectuses, contracts, balance sheets, analyses and contract studies into Afrikaans.
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Why choose Swisstranslate for your Afrikaans translations?
Swisstranslate attaches great importance to respecting the confidentiality of your data. To achieve this, we use secure software to manage your data, which is hosted in Switzerland and to which only our in-house teams have access. We will delete your project once it has been delivered and sign a confidentiality agreement (NDA). Similarly, the confidentiality of your documents is respected, as all our translators scrupulously abide by a code of ethics stipulating that they are bound by professional secrecy. They reveal nothing about the content of the documents they work on, respecting the confidentiality of your information.
What’s more, Swisstranslate makes punctuality a point of honour. Once we have agreed a deadline with you in advance of the project, we undertake to meet it, delivering your complete, flawless project on time. We are also responsive throughout the project, from the request for a quote to final delivery.
Put your trust in Swisstranslate's native Afrikaans language experts
Our teams of translators are fully qualified. First and foremost, they are experienced translators with impeccable linguistic skills. As native speakers of your target language, in this case Afrikaans, they have a perfect command of the language and understand all the linguistic nuts and bolts required to capture the full meaning and nuance of your text. They are also specialists, i.e. they also have rigorous knowledge of your field. This means they know your sector inside out, particularly the relevant technical concepts and terms. Swisstranslate teams are made up exclusively of professional translators with at least 5 years’ experience.
To ensure optimum accuracy and quality for your translations, our linguists work with computer-assisted translation tools. These enable them to create glossaries to guarantee compliance with technical terminology, work with translation memories to ensure the harmony and consistency of translations and increase their productivity. Swisstranslate’s linguists combine advanced technology and human expertise to produce impeccable translations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it usually take to translate a document into Afrikaans?
The delivery time for a project in Afrikaans depends on its characteristics: source language, level of complexity (technical nature of the text), number of words (volume to be translated), deadlines, specific instructions, etc. That’s why we offer customised quotes that take account of your project criteria. However, once the deadline has been set, Swisstranslate undertakes to meet it and deliver your translation on time.
What are the usual rates for Afrikaans translations?
Every project is unique. Like the delivery time, the price of an Afrikaans translation depends on the source language, the level of complexity (technicality of the text), the number of words (volume to be translated), deadlines, and your specific instructions. Contact us for a free personalised quote.
Is it possible to obtain a certified Afrikaans translation?
No, Swisstranslate does not offer certified Afrikaans translations. We do, however, offer notarised translations.