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Fahima Aidarous N.

Hargeysa, Somalia

$10/hr
5.0
16 jobs

Professional translator specializing in Somali ↔ English and Arabic ↔ English. I am proficient in SDL Trados Studio, ensuring high-quality and consistent results for complex projects. I provide expert transcription services (English & Arabic audio) and English transcript creation. Additionally, I have deep expertise in LLM prompting to maximize AI output quality. With a background in IT, I bring technical precision and strong attention to detail to every project.

  • Website Translation
  • Somali to English Translation
  • English to Somali Translation
  • Audio Transcription
  • Arabic to English Translation
  • Islamic Theology
  • Medical Transcription
  • Medical Translation
  • Voice Acting
  • LLM Prompt
  • QA Software & Testing Tools
  • SDL Trados
Abdifatah O.

Hargeisa, Somalia

$10/hr
5.0
16 jobs

Struggling to find a professional who can handle translation, localization, AI data projects, and multimedia content? I combine 6+ years of Somali-English expertise with modern AI-era and multimedia skills to deliver accurate, culturally-relevant, and ready-to-use content for your audience. What I Offer: • Translation & Localization: Business, legal, medical, technical, educational, and creative content. Ensure cultural accuracy and natural readability. • AI & Data Linguist Services: Dataset annotation, LLM training data, MTPE, transcription, and AI-ready content validation for NLP and machine learning projects. • Multimedia & E-Learning: Scriptwriting, video creation, e-learning courses, on-camera lessons, voiceover, and subtitling for apps, tutorials, or promotional videos. • Voice-over & Subtitling: Authentic Somali & English recordings, professionally timed subtitles, and captions for online platforms. • Transcreation & Editing: Adapt content to preserve tone, intent, and cultural nuance. LQA and quality assurance included. Why Clients Choose Me: • Proven Expertise: Over 6 years delivering high-quality translation, AI, and multimedia services. • Human-Centered Approach: Culturally aware content that resonates naturally with Somali and English audiences. • All-in-One Solution: From translation and AI dataset preparation to e-learning content and voiceovers, I deliver fully ready projects. • Reliable & Professional: Fast turnaround, clear communication, and post-project support. Let’s work together to bring your Somali-English projects to life, whether it’s translation, AI data, or engaging multimedia content.

  • Somali
  • English to Somali Translation
  • Somali to English Translation
  • Localization
  • Data Annotation
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Machine Translation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Subtitling
  • Voice-Over
  • General Transcription
  • CATS Software CATS
  • Technical Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Elearning
Mohamed Mohamoud H.

Garoowe, Somalia

$30/hr
4.9
65 jobs

🌟 Somali-English Translator | Somali Proofreader | Voice-Over | Localization Expert 🌟 I specialize in medical and NGO content localization for Somali audiences helping international health organizations, humanitarian agencies, and education platforms reach communities with culturally accurate, terminology-precise translations. Who I work with: Healthcare organizations, NGOs, UN agencies, ed-tech companies expanding to East Africa. What I deliver: Medical translation, patient materials, compliance localization, health campaign adaptation, and voice-over for training videos—all with 5+ years healthcare translation experience and native Somali fluency. Result: 2.7M+ words translated. Zero terminology errors on medical projects. Repeat clients across healthcare, NGO, and education sectors. ✅ Core Services Primary: Medical & Healthcare Translation (EN ↔ SO) NGO/Humanitarian Content Localization Patient Materials & Compliance Documents Extended: Professional Voice-Over (training, campaigns, e-learning) Localization Testing (software, apps, websites) Transcription & Subtitling 🌍 Domain Expertise Medical & Healthcare (clinical terminology, patient education, health campaigns) NGO & Humanitarian (development materials, advocacy, program documentation) Legal/Immigration (contracts, certificates, compliance) Education & E-Learning (curricula, assessment, localization QA) 💡 Why Clients Choose Me Native Somali speaker, fluent in English. 5+ years of Somali translation & localization (2.7M+ words delivered). CAT Tools: SDL Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat | QA: Localization testing, medical terminology verification | Delivery: Google Docs, Word, XML, video subtitles ⭐ Trusted by businesses, NGOs, and academic institutions to deliver high-quality Somali translations, proofreading, and voice-over. Let’s work together to make your project clear, accurate, and impactful for Somali audiences.

  • Document Translation
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • Website Translation
  • Somali to English Translation
  • English to Somali Translation
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Localization
  • Content Localization
  • Localization Testing
  • Linguistics
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • Language Interpretation
  • Medical Translation
  • Somali
Mustafa M.

Hargeisa, Somalia

$18/hr
4.9
227 jobs

Somali ↔ English Translator | Somali Voice‑Over Artist | Linguist | 10+ Years | 3M+ Words I am a native Somali linguist and full‑time freelance translator with over a decade of experience and a documented track record exceeding 3 million words delivered to exacting standards. I help organizations communicate clearly, credibly, and culturally—across medical and public health, legal and immigration, technical and product localization, education and e‑learning, marketing, and the humanitarian/development sectors. What I deliver Human translation (ENGLISH → SOMALI, SOMALI → ENGLISH): Faithful, idiomatic translations that preserve meaning, tone, and intent while remaining accessible to broad Somali audiences. Editing and proofreading: Two‑pass review with terminology harmonization, consistency checks, and style refinement for publish‑ready quality. Transcription and subtitle prep: Accurate Somali transcription, time‑coding, and subtitle drafting for media and training content. Somali voice‑over (male voice): Clear, neutral diction suitable for e‑learning, IVR/call centers, explainers, and public information campaigns. Research and cultural review: On‑the‑ground terminology research, sensitivity checks, and audience‑appropriate phrasing. Domain expertise Medical and public health: Patient communications, appointment flows and IVR scripts, consent forms, health education, PHI‑sensitive materials. Legal and immigration: Forms, affidavits, policies, notices, and plain‑language public information. Technical and product: UI strings, Help/KB articles, SOPs, training modules, and safety documentation. Education and nonprofit: Curriculum, assessments, outreach, safeguarding/GBV, MHPSS, and program communications. Marketing and corporate: Websites, brochures, internal comms, and brand‑aligned messaging. Quality and process Rigor: Human translation with structured QA (terminology control, consistency, numeric/date verification, and layout integrity). Style governance: Creation/maintenance of Somali termbases and style guides; adherence to client glossaries and brand voice. Readability and register: Standard Written Somali with clear, inclusive phrasing; regional variants noted where it adds value. Security and compliance: NDA‑friendly workflows; careful handling of sensitive and health‑related data. Tools SDL Trados, memoQ, Phrase/Memsource, XTM, Wordbee, Smartcat, Fluency, and QA/verification plug‑ins. Comfortable with tagged files (XML/JSON), CAT‑based concordance, and bilingual exports. Capacity and SLAs Throughput: Up to 4,000 words/day with surge capacity for priority projects. Turnaround: Reliable, on‑schedule delivery and proactive communication. Collaboration: Responsive, detail‑oriented, and open to style calibrations and short pilots. Why clients choose me 10+ years of specialization in Somali language services with 3M+ words translated and reviewed. User‑centric phrasing for voice, UI, and public‑facing content—clear, concise, and culturally resonant. Consistency at scale: I maintain the same voice and terminology across long‑running projects. Voice‑over details Male, warm/neutral tone; broadcast‑quality recording chain available upon request. Script polishing for clarity and spoken cadence; pronunciation guides where needed. Let’s collaborate If you need reliable, precise, and culturally attuned Somali language support, I’m ready to help. Share your files, word count, deadline, and any style/terminology notes, and I’ll provide a clear quote and timeline. Skills Somali Translation, English to Somali, Somali to English, Medical Translation, Legal Translation, Technical Translation, Transcription, Subtitling, Somali Voice Over, Localization, Editing & Proofreading, CAT Tools (Trados, memoQ, Phrase, XTM, Smartcat), Terminology Management, IVR/Call Center Scripts, UX Writing Daily availability with swift response times. Contact Invite me to your job with a brief overview of scope and timeline, and I’ll respond promptly with next steps.

  • Translation
  • Document Translation
  • Academic Translation
  • Immigration Document Translation
  • Somali
  • English to Somali Translation
  • Somali to English Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Legal Translation
  • General Transcription
  • Medical Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Business Translation
Mohamed Iman M.

Hargeisa, Somalia

$25/hr
4.9
72 jobs

Hi! I am a native Somali speaker with 10+ years of professional experience providing high-quality Somali-English and English-Somali translation services. I specialize in translation, transcription, subtitling (SRT), voiceover support, proofreading, reviewing, quality control, and language coordination. I have worked with translation agencies and direct clients, including over 3 years with SOMA Translation Agency, delivering accurate, natural, and culturally localized content that reads as if it were originally written in the target language. 🔹 Somali Translation 🔹 English–Somali / Somali–English 🔹 Transcription & Subtitles (SRT) 🔹 Proofreading & Editing 🔹 Localization & Quality Assurance I am reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to meeting deadlines while maintaining top quality. If you’re looking for a professional Somali linguist you can trust, I’m ready to help.

  • Translation
  • English
  • Proofreading
  • Somali
  • Medical Translation
  • Legal Translation
  • English Tutoring
  • Somali to English Translation
  • Content Localization
  • Technical Translation
  • Voice-Over
  • English to Somali Translation
  • Language Interpretation
  • Native Fluency
Ahmed Abdikadir A.

Hargeysa, Somalia

$20/hr
5.0
74 jobs

7+ Years experience - 5.0 Review Score - 100% Job Success - Solid Positive Reviews I am a native Somali speaker who has more than 7 years of experience in all translation fields. I have a proven track record of delivering standard, accurate and 100% reliable translations. In addition, I am a Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation (TI) holder who has an excellent and wide understanding of both written translations and oral interpretations. If you are searching for an expert and reliable translator, then you are in the right profile. I offer this types of translation services; ➠ TRANSLATION SERVICES # Literary Translations # Legal Translations # Document Translations # Medical Translations # Machine Translations (Post Editing) # Semantic Translations ➠ LANGUAGES # Somali (All dialects) # English (All dialects) # Arabic (Fusha/All Khalij dialects) Somali translation, Somali translator, Somali interpreter, Expert Somali Translator, Professional Somali translator, Somali legal translator

  • Translation
  • Academic Translation
  • Editorial Translation
  • English
  • Website Translation
  • Somali
  • Medical Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Legal Translation
  • Audio Transcription
  • Somali to English Translation
  • Language Interpretation
  • English to Somali Translation
  • SDL Trados

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