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Seyhmus D.

Burdur, Turkey

$10/hr
4.9
55 jobs

About Me Multilingual Translator and Interpreter with 4+ years of academic and practical experience. Native fluency in Turkish and Kurdish, with professional fluency in English and Arabic. Successfully completed 30+ freelance projects involving over 40,000 words. Specialized in legal/technical documentation, video subtitling, and transcription. Proficient in CAT tools (Smartcat) and subtitling software (Subtitle Edit), committed to delivering cultural accuracy and strict deadline adherence. TECHNICAL SKILLS & LANGUAGES - Languages: Kurdish (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Fluent), Arabic (Fluent). - Software & Tools: Smartcat (CAT Tool), Subtitle Edit, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office. - Core Competencies: Legal & Technical Translation, Subtitling (Time-coding), Transcription, Voice Over, Consecutive Interpretation, Cross-Cultural Communication. Regards, Şeyhmus D.

  • Turkish
  • Kurdish
  • Kurmanji
  • Turkish to English Translation
  • English to Turkish Translation
  • Tutoring
  • Live Interpretation
  • Language Interpretation
  • Translation
  • Audio Transcription
  • Proofreading
Somaya A.

Cairo, Egypt

$40/hr
5.0
117 jobs

"𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗮. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝘂𝗻𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺." (𝙈𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙙'𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 the United Nations, UNICEF, Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Talabat, and the Ministry of Finance Qatar to translate documents 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. I'm Somaya — a Top Rated Plus translator (𝙩𝙤𝙥 1% 𝙤𝙣 𝙐𝙥𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠) specializing in Arabic, English, and Turkish, with 9+ years and 1,980+ delivered projects at 100% Job Success. I bring a rare combination most translators can't: native-level fluency in three languages (including Turkish — studied at Hacettepe University, Ankara) plus formal training from The American University in Cairo and Al-Azhar University. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ✅ LEGAL & CERTIFIED TRANSLATION • USCIS-accepted certified translations (birth certificates, marriage, diplomas, contracts) • Notarized translations for immigration & official use worldwide • Legal contracts, terms of service, court documents ✅ TECHNICAL & MEDICAL TRANSLATION • Medical reports, pharmaceutical documents, clinical research • Technical manuals, datasheets, safety guides • Scopus-indexed academic & research papers ✅ LOCALIZATION & DIGITAL CONTENT • Website & mobile app localization (Arabic, Turkish, English) • SEO translation for GCC & Middle East markets • Subtitling, video transcription & voice-over scripts • Marketing copy & brand voice adaptation (not just translation) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔧 CAT TOOLS & WORKFLOW SDL Trados, MemoQ, Memsource, Wordfast, SmartCat, Crowdin, Lokalise, Subtitle Edit, Aegisub, Adobe InDesign (DTP-ready delivery) 🎓 CREDENTIALS - Diploma in Translation — The American University in Cairo - TÖMER Turkish Proficiency — Hacettepe University, Ankara - BA Languages & Translation — Al-Azhar University - Business Administration — Nile University ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💬 WHY CLIENTS RETURN Whether it's a USCIS document due tomorrow, a 200-page medical dossier, or a full website localization, you get polished, ready-to-use content with zero ambiguity. I respond within minutes during working hours and deliver on time, every time. Send me a message — I'll respond within a few minutes with a clear plan and timeline.

  • Turkish
  • Proofreading
  • Arabic to Turkish Translation
  • Turkish to English Translation
  • English to Turkish Translation
  • Subtitles
  • Video Transcription
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Website Translation
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Localization
  • Legal Translation
  • Official Documents Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Contract Translation
  • Software Localization
  • Voice-Over
Merve G.

Ankara, Turkey

$30/hr
5.0
155 jobs

Welcome to my profile. I am Merve from Turkey. I am a native Turkish speaker working as a freelance translator for about 6 years. I am a full-time freelancer. Before, I translated several websites, applications, games, subtitles, advertisements, marketing content, and financial content from English to Turkish and vice versa. s. Thanks to my engineering background, I specialize in technical texts, applications, user manuals, and academic text translations and I also have several published scientific papers written in English. I can use CAT tools such as SDL Trados, Poedit, Crowdin, OmegaT, etc. but I NEVER USE MACHINE TRANSLATION. Moreover, I can use subtitle editing software. I can translate about 3000 words in a day. I can work on almost all file formats and I provide a text in Turkish that is ready to publish. I have an editing certification from the best university in Turkey. So the text prepared by me, are all accurate and free of mistakes. I am a real hard-worker and very passionate about translating and languages. Regards

  • Software Localization
  • SEO Writing
  • Website Localization
  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • English to Turkish Translation
  • Subtitles
  • Editorial Writing
Sedat Özhan Ç.

Istanbul, Turkey

$25/hr
5.0
557 jobs

I am a native Turkish speaker and have an MIS degree from Bogazici University, Istanbul. I worked as a news editor for 11 years. I am studying Linguistics at Bogazici.

  • Market Research
  • General Transcription
  • Subtitles
  • Google Docs
  • Writing
  • Turkish to English Translation
  • English to Turkish Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Website Translation
  • Software Localization
Serra E.

Istanbul, Turkey

$30/hr
5.0
699 jobs

⚫ Please note that I DON'T APPLY jobs generally, please *INVITE* me to your job ⚫ ➠ Among my past/actual clients: Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Coca-Cola, TLC, P&G, J&J, GSK, Sony UK, Pinterest, Yandex, Siemens, Symantec, Uber, Dell UK, HP UK, Vodafone UK, Lego, Pegasus Airlines, Bayer, and NHS of UK Govt, Amazon, ... (All are provable with links) ➠ TURKISH Language Editor and Linguist w/ ENGLISH LANGUAGE Degree & 15 years of experience! ➠ Microsoft Talent Cloud Member -- Turkey Editor & Proofreader for Turkish ••• 660+ 5-star jobs done @ Upwork! ➠ VERIFIED BY UPWORK: My Identification, Diplomas, Certificates, English Level, and Phone Number A.K.A. -- SERRAE | SERRA E. TABAK. ⚫ Turkish Government Certified, Sworn, and Accredited Translator • Only at Upwork: ♛ 664+ ♛ Jobs / Projects done here • Totally 820+ jobs/projects and 5027+ hours of work done in 14 years ⚫ Voice over talent with Professional Behringer-Samson HOME STUDIO • Turkish Editor for Microsoft -- ESP & ELT • Correcting A.I. AI Translations ( Deepl ) • Proofreading & Editing Machine Translated Content • Turkish ASO Expert with ASO Tools! • Turkish Sworn / Certified Translator • Turkish Crypto currency & Blockchain Contents Expert • Turkish Transcreation Expert • Turkish Google Ads Management • Turkish SEO / SEM / SEA / SMM Expert • Turkish Language Copywriter to do Copywriting • Mobile Application Localization and Testing • Voice-over Talent / Audio Records with a HOME STUDIO • Turkish Audio / Video Transcription • Cold Calls / Warm Calls to the Turkish Market • Turkish Translation Proof-reading • Turkish Translation Reviewing / Editing • Web Research on Turkey • Market Research in Turkey • Helper with International Trade / Import from Turkey / Trading - Dear Sirs and Madams, With 14+ years of experience, I am the most experienced, the most qualified, and the most productive NATIVE Turkish Translator ( Sworn, Certified, and Accredited ) at Upwork and some other websites. I hold a 4-year degree diploma in ELT English Language Teaching (and Literature). As a Sworn, Certified Turkish Translator, I can Certify your official documents after translated from/into Turkish with my Sworn Translation Stamps ( Notary public translation available ) Besides being a GENUINE Professional Translator, I am a Proofreader / Linguist, and I used to be an Official English Teacher at Turkish State Schools • Most experienced #1 @ Upwork by far, with 590+ jobs and 4000+ hours and 100% JSS • Top scorer in ENGLISH Test Results among Turkish Contractors • Official English Teacher since 2009 • Working at oDesk/Upwork since 2010 • High-Quality Certified Translator W h y - m e? • Ranked #1 among all Turkish Contractors as well as Turkish Translators • Professional Top Quality Work Performed in a Home-Office atmosphere • Working as a married couple of translators (lecturer husband at the Best University of Turkey -- Bogazici Unv.) E d u c a t i o n • Graduated with honors from Reputable Turkish Universities • International English Teacher Certification • Instructor at Bogazici ( Boğaziçi ) University C e r t i f i c a t i o n • Official Sworn Turkish Translator Certification by the Turkish Government • International Pedagogic Formation Certification for English Teaching Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s . a t . U p w o r k • 1st Place at English Spelling Test (U.S. Version) -- among ALL Upworkers • Top 10% at 7 ENGLISH Tests • Top 20% at 3 ENGLISH Tests • Top 30% at 3 ENGLISH Tests • Best English Language Test Results among Turkish Upworkers E x p e r i e n c e • 15 Yrs of Professional Translation Experience ( part-time + full-time) • Years of experience in Ed Tech content translations • 3 Years of work as an Official English Teacher at various Turkish State Schools in Istanbul • Book translations T a l e n t s / D i s t i n c t i v e - A b i l i t i e s • Used to be English Teacher at Turkish State Schools • No Grammar mistakes/no typos: error-free translation! S e c t o r s • Technical, Medical, Software, Website, UX and Mobile app descriptions • Legal documents, Contracts, Public Notary and Government Language Docs • Turkish and US Federal Legislation Laws and Regulations • FINDEKS KKB Kredi Kayıt Burosu, Raporu FİNDEKS Credit Risk Reports • Financial cryptocurrency, cryptocurrencies, nft, nfts, metaverse, metaverse • Türkiye Ticaret Sicili Gazetesi, Turkish Trade Registry Gazette • IPA - International Phonetic Alphabet • Yeminli Tercüman, Turkish Government Certified Translator O t h e r • Accredited Certified Sworn Translator • Tercume Çeviri Tercüman Çevirmen • Graduated with honors from a four-year ELT degree diploma program • Native Turk translator and linguist born + living in Turkiye • Apostille Certification with Affidavit • Tools that I have or use: SDL Trados Studio SDLX, DTP Processing, SmartCat, Lokalise, POedit, MemoQ, Transifex, TranslatePress Transcriber, TM Translation Memory, Crowdin, WordPress, Divi, XML, RESX, SAAS

  • Turkish
  • Proofreading
  • Editorial Translation
  • Translation
  • Contract Translation
  • Content Localization
  • Technical Translation
  • English to Turkish Translation
  • Turkish to English Translation
  • Voice-Over
  • Linguistics
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Phonetics
  • Educational
Zeinab M.

Kusadasi, Turkey

$20/hr
5.0
92 jobs

👋 Hi there! I’m a native Persian/Farsi speaker based in Izmir, Turkey, with over 8 years of experience in translation, proofreading, and project management—specializing in English ↔ Persian and English ↔ Turkish content across legal, medical, and technical fields. ✅ I’ve completed 100+ projects for agencies and direct clients, always focusing on accuracy, cultural relevance, and clear communication. 🧠 My background in biomedical engineering helps me handle complex terminology with confidence. 📞 I also have experience in data entry, online research, customer support, and cold calling—making me a versatile, detail-driven freelancer who gets things done. I’m fluent in English, responsive, and committed to delivering high-quality work that meets your expectations. On time, every time. Let’s connect and make your next project a success! 🚀

  • Translation
  • Persian
  • SolidWorks
  • Adobe Audition
  • Persian to English Translation
  • SDL Trados
  • MQL 4
  • English to Persian Translation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Audio Transcription
  • General Transcription

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How to hire Turkish translators

Professional Turkish translators are essential for handling diverse translation needs, including legal documents, website localization, and marketing materials. Whether you’re working with certified translations, transcription, or interpretation services, hiring the right linguist ensures accurate results tailored to the Turkish language and market. 

This guide will help you find professional Turkish translation services for your projects.

What is a Turkish translator?

A Turkish translator specializes in providing high-quality translations between Turkish and other languages, including English, German, Spanish, and Arabic. They ensure accurate translation of content while maintaining cultural and contextual nuances.

Turkish translation services cover document translation, legal translation, and localization projects. Many translators also handle transcription, subtitling, and voice-over services for multimedia needs. Professional Turkish translators often possess years of experience and expertise in subject matter like healthcare, marketing, and technical content.

Why Turkish translators are important

Hiring a Turkish translator ensures clear communication, whether you’re engaging with clients in Istanbul, expanding into the Turkish market, or complying with USCIS requirements. Their services enhance your message's credibility, ensure compliance with legal standards, and localize content effectively for Turkish-speaking audiences.

Key benefits of professional Turkish translation services include:

  • Producing certified translations for birth certificates, legal documents, and USCIS applications.
  • Delivering high-quality translations for marketing materials and websites.
  • Offering fast turnaround times and revisions for on-site or remote projects.
  • Ensuring compliance with ISO standards for accuracy and quality.

How to hire a Turkish translator

To hire the best Turkish translation company or individual linguists, follow these steps:

  • Define your translation needs: Identify the type of content—legal documents, marketing materials, healthcare materials—and your target audience.
  • Choose between certified and standard translation: Certified Turkish translation services may be required for legal documents like birth certificates.
  • Set your budget: Costs can vary based on complexity, ranging from $0.08–$0.25 per word.
  • Research professional Turkish translators: Look for linguists with years of experience in the subject matter relevant to your project.
  • Review samples: Evaluate translation projects and proofreading samples to ensure high-quality translations.
  • Confirm project details: Discuss turnaround time, revisions, and whether services like subtitling or voice-over are included.

Writing a Turkish translator job post

Creating a detailed job post helps attract native Turkish speakers and professional Turkish translators who meet your translation needs.

Job post title

  • Certified Turkish translator for legal documents
  • Professional Turkish linguists for website localization
  • Expert in Turkish translation services for marketing materials

Project description

Your project description should include:

  • Scope: Specify the type of content (e.g., legal, healthcare, or marketing).
  • Volume: Indicate word count or project size.
  • Target languages: Include whether it’s an English translation to Turkish or another language combination.
  • Requirements: Mention certified translation or specialized subject matter expertise if needed.

Job responsibilities

  • Provide accurate translation of legal documents, birth certificates, or marketing content.
  • Localize websites for the Turkish market, ensuring cultural relevance.
  • Perform transcription and subtitling for multimedia projects.
  • Proofread and revise translations for high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Native Turkish speakers or certified Turkish linguists with ISO compliance.
  • At least three years of experience in translation services or related fields.
  • Expertise in legal translation, marketing localization, or healthcare materials.
  • Familiarity with European and Turkic language standards.

Essential knowledge before hiring a Turkish translator

Understanding the role and demand for Turkish translation services can guide your decision-making process.

The role of a Turkish translator

A Turkish translator handles tasks such as document translation, transcription, subtitling, and website localization. They ensure human translation standards are met, avoiding reliance on automated tools, and adapt content to suit audiences in Turkey and Europe.

Hiring demand for Turkish translators in 2024

Turkish translation services are increasingly sought after as businesses expand into Istanbul and the broader Turkish market. Demand is particularly strong in industries like healthcare, e-commerce, and legal services across the USA and Europe.

Common Turkish translation projects

  • Translation of legal documents and certified translations for USCIS applications.
  • Localization of e-commerce platforms and marketing materials for the Turkish market.
  • Subtitling and transcription for video and audio projects.
  • High-quality translations for healthcare documents and technical manuals.

Industries seeking Turkish translators

Industries requiring Turkish translation services include legal, healthcare, e-commerce, and entertainment. Companies targeting the Turkish market or European audiences hire professional Turkish translators as a best practice.

Turkish translator hiring cost

Rates vary based on experience and project type. Entry-level translators may charge $0.08–$0.12 per word, while advanced linguists or certified translation services typically range from $0.15–$0.25 per word.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What certifications should Turkish translators have?

Turkish translators should have ISO certification or membership in professional translation organizations. Certified Turkish translation services are required for legal documents like birth certificates or contracts.

How long does it take to complete a Turkish translation project?

Turnaround time depends on project size. A short legal document might take 1–2 days, while website localization or transcription projects can take several weeks.

Do Turkish translators handle legal and technical content?

Yes, many Turkish linguists specialize in legal translation and technical subjects like healthcare or engineering. Their expertise ensures accurate and subject-matter-relevant translations.

Get started with Turkish translators on Upwork

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