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Bashir Mohamud H.

Nairobi, Kenya

$10/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am Somali native speaker expert in Somali to English translation, interpretation and transcription with an experience of five years in this field since it is my expertise. I offer the following services perfectly to my clients with a high quality translation delivery without using any machine translation. The services include: document translation, medical translation, Somali to English translation, Somali to English interpretation and Somali to English transcription. I look forward working with you on your project on translation. Thank you for visiting my profile

  • English
  • Somali
  • Live Interpretation
  • Language Interpretation
  • General Transcription
  • Translation
  • Document Translation
  • Medical Translation
Samriye O.

Dadaab, Kenya

$15/hr
4.9
13 jobs

.......................Testimonials................................ "I have hired Samriye for short translation from Somali to English. Samriye delivered excellent quality work, he strictly adheres to timelines and communicates very clearly. I can highly recommend him; I would definitely contract him again myself as well." "The job was completed in a successful and timely manner and directions were followed. Thank you." I am a native Somali speaker translation specialist, researcher, and data entry expert, a hard-working full-time freelancer ready to deliver his task to the highest quality. Who is time-bound, honest, and accurate for the work I do. I keep open communication with my clients in case of any encounter relating to work. I have 5 years of experience in translation and data research. I have worked for several organizations before the field of translation and data management. However, I can deliver complete, perfect, and timely translation projects to my clients. Besides that, I can translate and proofread different documents from Somali to English and vice versa. If you are looking for a reliable language expert, you have come to the right place, I am a professional translator passionate about languages. My native language is Somali and I am fluent in English. I understand the nuances of these languages to help you accurately communicate your message to Somali-speaking communities. I have worked as an English-to-Somali and Somali-to-English translator and interpreter. I translate general, legal, medical, and technical translations. I am sure I can provide you with an accurate translation, fulfilling any deadline you set. I endeavor to provide my clients with pure and faithful translation, a translation that precisely conveys the meaning of the source text. I carefully choose the words that would best conform to the grammar, syntax, and idiom of the target language as I have much experience in translation tools and can deliver higher quality work. THANKS FOR VIEWING MY PROFILE!!

  • English
  • Somali
  • Data Entry
  • Proofreading
  • Logo Design
  • Website
  • Social Customer Service
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Audio Transcription
  • Translation
  • Customer Service
  • General Transcription
  • Graphic Design
  • Voice-Over
Said Ibrahim A.

Nairobi, Kenya

$5/hr
5.0
11 jobs

Professional Somali–English Translator, Interpreter, Transcriptionist, and Localization Specialist with extensive experience supporting NGOs, research organizations, businesses, and digital platforms. Clients consistently value my professionalism, responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to deliver high-quality work on time. I have successfully supported projects involving translation, transcription, interpretation, localization, voice recording, content development, and multilingual communication across humanitarian, research, education, and business sectors. My goal is to help organizations and individuals communicate accurately and effectively across languages and cultures while maintaining the highest standards of quality and confidentiality. Services I provide: • Somali ↔ English Translation • Interpretation (Remote & On-site) • Audio & Video Transcription • Subtitling & Captioning • Proofreading & Editing • Localization • Voice Recording & Voice-Over • Content Writing & Data Annotation If you're looking for a reliable language professional who delivers accurate work, communicates clearly, and meets deadlines consistently, I would be pleased to support your project.

  • Audio Transcription
  • Data Entry
  • Video Transcription
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Somali to English Translation
Sadia N.

Nairobi, Kenya

$15/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I am a dedicated Virtual Assistant, Data Entry Specialist, and Professional Somali-English-Swahili Translator committed to helping businesses and individuals achieve their goals through accurate, reliable, and efficient support. With excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to meeting deadlines, I ensure every project is completed to the highest standard. Whether you need administrative assistance, accurate data entry, or high-quality translation services, I am ready to deliver results you can trust. My Services: * Virtual Assistance * Data Entry (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Microsoft Word) * Web Research & Internet Research * Email & Calendar Management * PDF Conversion & File Organization * English ↔ Somali Translation * English ↔ Swahili Translation * Somali ↔ Swahili Translation * Transcription & Subtitling * Customer Support Why Choose Me? ✔ 100% Accuracy and Attention to Detail ✔ Fast Turnaround Time ✔ Professional Communication ✔ Confidential Handling of Your Information ✔ Reliable and On-Time Delivery ✔ Client Satisfaction is My Priority I am always ready to help you complete your project efficiently and professionally. Let’s work together to achieve your goals!

  • English to Somali Translation
  • Swahili to English Translation
  • C++
  • Data Engineering
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Transcript
  • Administrative Support
Adan Abdi I.

Nairobi, Kenya

$20/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Did you know that translations that are too literal, direct, plain or simply "word-for-word" are a common reason for why English-speaking businesses fail to even break into the Somali or Maay Maay market? That’s because in order to build trust with any Somali or Maay Maay-speaking target audience, your Somali/Maay Maay software, mobile app, website, script, social media content or other piece of marketing and advertising copy needs to be culturally adapted and sound and feel natural by implementing creative writing or copywriting techniques. If you have an English language product or service that you want to launch or grow in Somali/Maay Maay market, I am here to help. As a native Somali/Maay Maay speaker who has garnered experience creatively "Somalizing/Maay Maay adapting" not only words, but also messages and emotional responses, ever since building over 7 years of professional experience in translation, transcription, and voice over, I can look over your content and tell you quickly if and how localization or transcreation is the right approach for your needs. The way it works is simple: Shoot me a message, making sure to include a document with or a link to the English source text you're looking to localize or transcreate for the Somali/Maay Maay market, along with any other details you think I should know. ‎ ‎WE MATCH? NEXT STEPS: ‎ ‎Tap the green "Invite to Job" button in the top right-hand corner and let's discuss your project including your expectations. ‎ ‎UP WE GO! 💚🚀

  • Somali
  • Somali to English Translation
  • English to Somali Translation
  • Audio Transcription
  • Video Transcription
  • Legal Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • General Transcription
  • Medical Translation
  • Voice Talent
  • Technical Translation
  • SRT
  • Education Architecture
  • Immigration Document Translation
  • SDL Trados
Abdi I.

Nairobi, Kenya

$20/hr
5.0
23 jobs

......Client Testimonials---------- " "Abdi Ibrahim Adan delivered good work on this SOMALI Transcription project and I enjoyed working with him. His communication was top-notch, he met all deadlines, and his skills were reasonably strong. He helped me find additional freelancers to support the work. I enjoyed working with him and will likely have additional jobs for him in the future." He is a great freelancer, Well knowledgeable, professional, and hardworking. Top communication skills. He was provide quality work. High perfomance. Will be hiring again in the future if we have more project." I offer high-quality English–Somali translation services that are accurate, natural, and culturally appropriate. I translate documents, websites, media content, reports, and general text while preserving the original meaning, tone, and context. 🔹 Why Choose Me: Native Somali speaker with multilingual fluency (Swahili and English) Trusted by global clients for accuracy and fast turnaround Experienced in subtitle formats for streaming platforms Strong communication, reliability, and on-time delivery I offer; ✔️ General translation ✔️ Legal translation ✔️ Medical translation ✔️ Subtitling ✔️ Transcription CAT Tools & Softwares: 🔳 SDL Trados 🔳 MemoQ 🔳 OmegaT 🔳 Subtitle Edit 🔳 Libre Office 🔳 Audacity 🔳 Adobe Audition 🔳 Microsoft Office 🔳 Google Docs 🔳 Notion 🔳 Express Scribe My translations are meaning-focused, not word-for-word, ensuring your message sounds clear and professional to Somali-speaking audiences. I follow consistent terminology, proofread thoroughly, and deliver on time. My goal is to help you communicate effectively, avoid misunderstandings, and reach your audience with confidence.

  • English
  • Somali
  • Document Translation
  • Voice-Over
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Audio Transcription
  • SRT
  • English to Somali Translation
  • Voice Acting
  • Subtitles
  • Video Transcription
  • Somali to English Translation
  • General Transcription

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