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As a Somali native speaker and fluent in English, I am able to provide excellent English to Somali translation and vice versa. I'm a professional translator, passionate about language, grammar and style: strong linguistic abilities and vast background knowledge in the respective domains.
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English, SomaliWhat's included $200
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About Mustafa
English-Somali Translator | Somali Voice-Over Artist | Somali Linguist
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Job Success
Hargeisa, Somalia - 3:29 pm local time
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.
Steps for completing your project
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Delivery time starts when Mustafa receives requirements from you.
Mustafa works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Translation
I will check the deadline, number of words/pages and other requirements and instructions