Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DR Congo and other parts of East Africa
Swahili Translation and Subtitling
Our dedicated team covers Swahili video translation, document translation, and interpretation, the lingua franca across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DR Congo and other parts of East Africa. From broadcast subtitles (srt/smi) to official documents, we match the regional standard and deliver up to 360 minutes for a minor language pair within 48 hours.
Delivery within 48 hours
Up to 360 minutes for minor language pairs.
Dedicated PM
One person owns your project from intake to post-delivery Q&A.
Broadcast formats
srt, smi, Premiere, Final Cut, Word & HWP preview, Cinema.
Starting rates for this language
Video
₩5,950~
per min
Documents
₩12,415~
per 250 words
Interpretation
₩100,000~
per hour
On-site
₩70,000~
per hour
Starting rates based on unscripted broadcast video; final quotes vary by direction and material.
See rates for all languagesScript and orthography
Latin script (historically also written in Arabic script)
What actually matters in this language
- Regional standards differ in vocabulary and loanwords between Kenya, Tanzania and elsewhere, so we confirm the target region at intake.
- Broadcast interviews mix colloquial speech and regional dialects, so we assign them to certified native translators familiar with that region.
Why Wooshang Bridge for Swahili
- 208 languages. The only translators group in Korea that publishes starting rates for every language it supports.
- A dedicated Swahili team drawn from 4,850+ certified linguists across 27+ countries.
- Broadcast and OTT credits including Netflix, KBS, EBS, JTBC, Channel A and CJ ENM.
- Intake 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays; 48 hours from intake to delivery.
Swahili translation FAQ
- How much does Swahili video translation cost?
- From ₩5,950 per minute for unscripted broadcast video. Documents start at ₩12,415 per 250 words, interpretation at ₩100,000 per hour and on-site work at ₩70,000 per hour. A dedicated PM confirms the final quote after reviewing your material.
- How long does Swahili translation take?
- 48 hours from intake to delivery is the standard. For minor language pairs we deliver up to 360 minutes within 48 hours, with intake open 24/7 including holidays.
- Which subtitle formats do you deliver for Swahili?
- srt, smi, vtt and ass subtitle files, plus Premiere Pro and Final Cut formats. Broadcast preview translations are delivered as Word or HWP documents.
- Can you also handle Swahili interpretation or documents?
- Yes. On-site, survey and conference interpretation, as well as patent, legal and academic document translation, are run by the same PM. Wooshang Bridge covers 208 languages with 4,850+ certified linguists across 27+ countries.