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Phirum M.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

$15/hr
5.0
83 jobs

Graduated as a linguistic specialist majoring in Teaching English as Foreign Language and having Khmer as my mother tongue enable me to work perfectly on translation between Khmer-English. Experience in: •English-Khmer Translation •Proofreading •Document Editing •Khmer •English I have five years of experience working with an international company among multi-cultural staff. We use the English language for daily communication and paperwork. I believe my English has reached a professional level. Also, I have another degree in Engineering, which helps me access technical terms and their usage. This qualification will ensure my confidence in any related technical translation. With all the above experience and qualifications, along with solid communication and time management skills, I am confident of extending my record of excellence to you. I am committed to maintaining satisfactory performance. For me, anything less than complete customer satisfaction is not acceptable. To learn more about my service and expertise, please feel free to contact me.

  • Khmer
  • Proofreading
  • Khmer to English Translation
  • General Transcription
  • Linguistics
  • English to Khmer Translation
  • Creative Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Subtitles
  • Website Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Translation
Huy D.

Da Nang, Vietnam

$15/hr
5.0
218 jobs

⭐𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗦 & DEADLINE⭐ 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃 and 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝑬𝑵-𝑽𝑰𝑬 𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑺𝑳𝑨𝑻𝑶𝑹 | Contact me NOW ~ I'm very RESPONSIVE! As a native TOP-RATED PLUS Vietnamese TRANSLATOR with strong English skills, I deliver high-quality, professional 𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 with a fast turnaround. My background: 🎯 BA in Translation & Interpreting – University of Danang 🎯 7+ years in the translation/localization industry 🎯 Trusted by US State & Federal Services 🎯 Internationally-certified Translator 🎯 Honored by Linguistica International 🎯 Published in mainstream Vietnamese media 🎯 Translation & LQA consultant for Amazon, Zoom, AstraZeneca, VinGroup, and more What you get: 🏆 100% Human translation 🏆 Fast delivery & lifetime guarantee 🏆 Cashback for any error 🏆 Accurate & reliable work 🏆 Client privacy protection 🏆 Professional file formats (.doc, .pdf, .ppt, .json, .html, etc.) 🏆 24/7 quick response (avg. 2 mins) Services I offer: ⚖️ Vietnamese legal translation: contracts, NDAs, court rulings, intellectual property, arbitration docs, compliance policies 💹 Vietnamese finance & business translation: annual reports, audits, forex/crypto, investment decks, insurance, tax docs 🏥 Vietnamese medical & pharmaceutical translation: clinical trials, prescriptions, patient information leaflets, medical devices, hospital reports 🧪 Vietnamese scientific & academic translation: theses, journals, lab reports, research papers, surveys, dissertations 🏭 Vietnamese technical & engineering translation: user manuals, safety guides, automotive docs, aviation materials, construction blueprints 📡 Vietnamese IT & telecom localization: software strings, UI, API docs, system manuals, network security materials 🎮 Vietnamese game localization: dialogue, UI, character adaptation, in-game culturalization, QA & LQA testing 🛍️ Vietnamese e-commerce & retail translation: product listings, customer reviews, packaging, marketplace compliance (Amazon, Shopee, Lazada, etc.) 🌍 Vietnamese travel & tourism translation: brochures, tour guides, websites, hospitality and airline content, travel apps 📺 Vietnamese media & marketing localization: ad campaigns, taglines, slogans, brand messaging, transcreation for the Vietnamese market 📚 Vietnamese education & eLearning translation: school curricula, training modules, assessment tests, EdTech platforms 🏛️ Vietnamese government & NGO translation: policy papers, awareness campaigns, census surveys, tenders, cultural projects 📰 Vietnamese publishing & journalism translation: press releases, news articles, editorials, features, publishing houses 🚚 Vietnamese logistics & supply chain translation: shipping docs, Incoterms, trade agreements, warehouse management texts 🔧 Vietnamese energy & environment translation: oil & gas, renewable energy, sustainability reports, compliance docs 🏦 Vietnamese banking & fintech translation: apps, KYC/AML policies, mobile banking, loan agreements, investment advisory ✍️ SEO blog & website content writing (optimized for Google & readers) 📊 SEO content optimization (Semrush, Ahrefs, Surfer, Clearscope, etc.) 💬 B2B/B2C content: sales funnels, case studies, emails, landing pages, social media posts 🎨 Document formatting: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Canva, InDesign, Webflow, WordPress 🛍️ Product descriptions & eCommerce content (Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, etc.) 🎥 Subtitles & captions (SRT, VTT, STL, XML) for film, webinars, YouTube, corporate videos 🎙️ Transcription: interviews, research, podcasts (timestamped, with speaker labels) 🎤 Live interpretation: Zoom, Teams, Meet, Webex (consecutive or simultaneous) 💯 eLearning & curriculum design for EdTech, publishers, training companies 🔣 CAT tools: MemoQ, Trados, Smartcat, Phrase, XTM (with glossary/QA management) 💻 Software & app localization (UI, UX, websites, games) – JSON, HTML, XML, RESX ⚖️ Legal translation: contracts, NDAs, privacy policies, ToS (confidential & precise) 📑 Medical & healthcare translation: clinical trials, patient records, medical devices, pharma docs 💹 Finance & fintech translation: annual reports, crypto/forex content, investment decks, audits 🏗️ Technical & engineering manuals: machinery, automotive, construction, user guides 📡 Telecom & IT documentation: system manuals, network configs, cybersecurity docs 🎮 Game localization: dialogue, menus, cultural adaptation, in-game testing 📺 Media & marketing campaigns: ad copies, taglines, slogans, cultural transcreation 📑 Certified Vietnamese document translation: birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, immigration papers, visa docs, police records

  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Translation
  • Vietnamese to English Translation
  • Editorial Translation
  • Proofreading
  • General Transcription
  • Machine Translation
  • Neural Machine Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Science & Medical Translation
  • Translation Plugin
  • Translation & Localization Software
Narong T.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

$5/hr
4.9
56 jobs

Hey With lead generation and data entry skills. I can handle web research, data scrapping, data conversion from various sources to desired output. I have a good command of English, Fast learner and hard worker, I am committed to deliver the projects on time and according to the specifications. Still at the beginning, I am looking for my first projects! Let's give it a try! I am available for Copy Typing and Data Entry work. I provide a fast, accurate and reliable service. The work that I offer includes: 1. Data Entry -Online & Offline Data Entry -Manual Typing/ Data Entry -Internet Research -Data entry from directory -WordPress data entry -scanned pdf to excel/word data entry -Ecommerce Data Entry -Data cleansing -Image Data Entry -Copy Paste -JPEG to Word/Excel -Business Card Data Entry -Bank Statement to Excel -Proof Reading - Contact List creation 2. Web Research Services -Product Research -Social Media Monitoring -Lead Generation and Contact Research -Pricing Research 3. Typing & File Formatting -Copy typing -Data processing -Data Cleansing -PDF to MS Excel, Word -Document Management

  • Market Research
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Entry
  • Lead Generation
  • Email Marketing
  • Company Research
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • English to Khmer Translation
  • Data Mining
  • Data Collection
  • File Management
  • Contact List
  • Khmer to English Translation
Chanpimean P.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

$7/hr
5.0
27 jobs

A skilled localization and expert in Khmer 🇰🇭 - English 🇺🇸 transcription/translation | Quality assurance in proofreading | Data Entry | Core skills include website/mobile app localization and usability testing | Cambodia Life Insurance Industry 💼 With a detail-oriented manner, I am confident to deliver in a more accuracy, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity and productivity ways while meeting your specific requirements. 💬 Reach me out today! I’m ready to have your project done right — efficiently and professionally.

  • Khmer
  • General Transcription
  • Translation
  • English
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Usability Testing
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Website Translation
  • Voice-Over
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Service
  • Online Chat Support
  • Life Insurance
  • Data Annotation
  • Japanese
Min A.

Yangon, Myanmar

$7/hr
5.0
155 jobs

Hello, I am a professional translator/ interpreter with over 8 years of working experience. I want to dedicate my top-notch expertise and knowledge to work on your projects. I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering at the Top Technological University in Myanmar [ Yangon Technological University ] and have undergone an exchange Program at Northern Illinois University located in Illinois, US. I have excellent English Fluency and am skilled at both English - Burmese, Burmese - English translations/ interpretations. Some of my past clients include ASEAN Foundation, MyanDigi Digital Marketing, Landesa Myanmar, Total E&P Myanmar, KBC Myanmar and I have translated researches, organizational rules & regulations, articles, guidelines. I am efficient and fast, will be able to perform your tasks super fast. Your work is my priority. Let me pitch you why you should hire me. ✅ Having worked with multiple International Development Agencies for translation, transcription and proof-reading, I can give you the highest standard quality at a very reasonable price. ✅ I am responsive and great at communication and reporting. You will have a very satisfying experience. ✅ I do not mind revising my work as long as the request is reasonable. I can help you with : ✅ Document Translation (Burmese - English or English - Burmese ) ✅ Local Context Consultation (For your business and initiatives) ✅ Quality Proofreading/Reviewing and Editing (Burmese - English or English - Burmese ) ✅ Content Writing (Burmese - English or English - Burmese ) ✅ Personal Assistant for any help in Burmese ✅ Application Testing Per Hourly Rate ✅ Market Research & Competitor Analysis If you have any big projects in Burmese, I have a quality translation team and will help ease your worries. I am already excited to help you.

  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Word
  • English to Burmese Translation
  • Blog Content
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Intelligence
  • Translation
  • Email Communication
  • Burmese
  • Official Documents Translation
  • Proofreading
  • English
Lay K.

Siem Reap, Cambodia

$7/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I help businesses convert, clean, and organize data into accurate Excel spreadsheets. Services I provide: • Data entry and spreadsheet organization • PDF to Excel / Word conversion • Data cleaning and formatting • Invoice and sales record data entry I am detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering accurate work on time.

  • Data Entry
  • Bookkeeping
  • Data Cleaning
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Accuracy Verification
  • Administrative Support

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How To Hire Professional Khmer Translators

As Cambodia's economy expands globally, professional Khmer translation services play an essential role in business success. Native speakers deliver nuanced translations that capture cultural context and meaning, while certified Khmer translation ensures documentation meets legal and regulatory requirements across borders.

The demand for professional Khmer translation continues growing as more companies enter Southeast Asian markets. Working with experienced native speakers helps businesses avoid costly miscommunications and cultural missteps that could damage their brand reputation.

What are Khmer translation services?

Translation services bridge communication gaps between Khmer and other languages through three main categories:

  • Document translation services handle written materials like contracts, medical records, and marketing content. 
  • Interpretation services facilitate real-time communication for meetings and events. 
  • Localization services adapt content for Khmer language and cultural preferences.

Professional linguists work across these service types to meet varied business needs. A medical device company might need technical documentation translated, while a software firm requires website localization. Legal firms often combine document translation with interpretation services for depositions and court proceedings.

Industries needing Khmer translators

Many sectors require professional Khmer translation services to operate effectively in Cambodia's market. Below are the key industries with growing translation demands:

  • Health care organizations require medical translation for patient records, consent forms, and clinical documentation. 
  • Legal firms need certified translations of contracts, immigration paperwork, and court documents.
  • Technology companies invest in website translation and technical documentation to serve Khmer-speaking customers. 
  • Marketing teams work with translators to adapt advertising materials and social media content for Cambodia's growing consumer market.
  • Manufacturing and engineering firms need precise technical translation for product specifications, user manuals, and safety documentation. 

Types of translation services

Professional Khmer translation encompasses specialized services beyond standard document translation. High-quality subtitling and voice-over work helps media companies reach Khmer audiences through localized content. Accurate translations of video scripts maintain brand messaging across languages.

Legal firms rely on certified Khmer legal translations for contracts and regulatory compliance. Technical translators handle complex documentation while maintaining precise terminology. Transcription services convert audio and video content to written Khmer for multiple business uses.

How do I hire a Khmer Translator on Upwork?

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  • Create a job post tailored to your Khmer translator project scope. We'll walk you through the process step by step.
  • Browse top Khmer translator talent on Upwork and invite them to your project—the proposals will start flowing in.
  • Create a shortlist of top Khmer translator profiles and interview translators.
  • Hire the right Khmer translator for your project from Upwork, the world's largest work marketplace.

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Depending on availability and the quality of your job post, it's entirely possible to sign up for Upwork and receive Khmer Translator proposals within 24 hours of posting a job description.

Essential qualities in a Khmer translator

Finding skilled Khmer linguists requires evaluating several key qualifications. The essential qualities to look for when hiring a translator are:

  • Native language proficiency. Native Cambodian speakers bring cultural fluency and deep language understanding that elevates translation quality beyond basic meaning.
  • Subject matter expertise. Quality translations depend on human translation by professionals who understand industry terminology and context in both languages, especially for technical fields.
  • Relevant certification. Accurate Khmer translations require proper certification and proven experience in specific types of translation work.
  • Continuing education. Look for Khmer linguists who stay current with language evolution in both Cambodia and their specialty fields through ongoing professional development.
  • Technical translation tools. Professional translators should demonstrate proficiency with industry-standard translation and quality assurance software.
  • Track record. Seek translators with documented experience delivering high-quality translations for projects similar to yours in scope and subject matter.
  • Quality control process. Professional translators should have established workflows for ensuring accurate translations, including proofreading and revision steps.

Tips for collaborating with Khmer translators

Successful translation projects start with clear communication between project managers and linguists. Define the scope, timeline, and specialized terminology requirements up front to ensure alignment on deliverables.

Professional translation companies assign dedicated project managers who coordinate with language services teams. These managers facilitate in-person meetings when needed and maintain consistency across translation projects through style guides and glossaries.

Geographic considerations

Location impacts service delivery and collaboration across time zones. While many translators work remotely from Cambodia and Thailand, others operate from major business centers like New York to serve global clients.

Multilingual teams often include specialists in related languages like Vietnamese, Spanish, French, and Arabic to support regional business needs. Time zone differences require careful planning but can enable faster turnaround through "follow-the-sun" workflows.

When selecting a translator's location, consider whether periodic in-person collaboration would benefit your projects. While remote work is standard, some projects benefit from occasional face-to-face meetings for complex technical or cultural discussions.

How To Create an Effective Job Post

A well-crafted job post helps attract qualified Khmer speakers and professional translation experts. Here's what you should include to find the right talent:

    • Job post title. Create a specific, descriptive title that clearly states the type of translation work needed and any key specializations or industry requirements.
    • Project scope. Clearly define your translation needs, including subject matter, target languages, and any specialized requirements for accurate translations.
    • Required qualifications. Specify whether you need certified Khmer interpreters or professional translators with specific industry experience.
  • Responsibilities. Detail the specific translation tasks, quality control processes, and any additional services like cultural consultation or terminology management required for the project.
  • Timeline expectations. Outline project deadlines, milestones, and any recurring translation needs your business anticipates.
  • Budget. Include your budget range and preferred payment structure.
  • Communication preferences. Detail your expectations for updates, revision processes, and collaboration methods.

Next Steps: Finding Your Ideal Translation Partner

Finding the right professional for your Khmer translation services impacts your business success in Cambodia's growing market. High-quality translations and localization services help you connect authentically with your target audience.

Start by defining your specific needs, whether they involve technical documentation, marketing materials, or legal contracts. Then, evaluate candidates based on their expertise, communication style, and proven track record of delivering quality translations. Remember: investing in professional translation services protects your brand and strengthens your global presence.