Aramaic interpreters and translators anywhere in the UK for families from Iraq, Syria and south-east Turkey, and for churches and researchers working with older texts. We offer face-to-face, telephone and video interpreting, certified translation between Aramaic and English, and take bookings 24/7.
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Aramaic interpreting services
"Aramaic" on a booking form can mean several quite different things, so the details you give us decide who we send. Families from Iraq usually speak one of the north-eastern dialects, called Sureth by its speakers, and they may describe themselves as Assyrian or Chaldean depending on their church. Syriac Orthodox families from the Tur Abdin speak Turoyo. A handful of villages near Damascus, Maaloula best known among them, still keep a western form of the language. Consecutive interpreting, face to face or on video, suits almost every assignment. Ask the client which church the family belongs to and which other languages they speak; that answer narrows the search faster than anything else.
Face-to-face interpreting
The interpreter comes to you: a hospital ward, a courtroom, a council office, a home visit or a business meeting. It is the best choice when people need to read expressions as well as words, or when the conversation is long or sensitive.
Telephone interpreting
The quickest option to set up. It works well for short calls, triage, appointment reminders and quick checks with a client.
Video interpreting
A Aramaic interpreter joins by video for remote hearings, consultations and meetings, which helps when there is no interpreter near you.
We also provide medical interpreting and conference interpreting.
Certified Aramaic translation
Most official papers held by Aramaic speakers were issued in Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish or Persian, because those are the languages the state used. So a birth certificate from Iraq or an identity card from Syria usually goes to one of our Arabic translators, not an Aramaic one. Aramaic translation proper covers family letters, manuscripts and liturgical books. Each translator translates into their native language, and certified translations carry a signed statement of accuracy for UK use.
Syriac appears in three script styles, Estrangela, the western Serto and the eastern style, and older sources may use any of them. Names are spelled many ways in English letters, Youhanna or Yohanna for John, so we follow the passport.
- Certified translation of birth, marriage and death certificates, passports, driving licences, degree certificates and bank statements, for the Home Office, courts, universities and employers.
- Legal translation: witness statements, court bundles, contracts and immigration papers.
- Document translation of medical reports, letters, leaflets and patient information.
- Urgent translation when a deadline is close.
- Transcription of Aramaic audio and video recordings, with an English translation if you need one.
English to Aramaic translation
Before translating English into Aramaic, decide who will read it. Many speakers went to state schools that taught in Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish or Persian, and read Syriac script slowly, if at all. For a health leaflet or a church notice, tell us the community and dialect, and we will say whether Syriac script, a Latin-letter version or an Arabic edition alongside it will reach more people.
Aramaic court and police interpreters
In UK courts and tribunals, Aramaic can be needed in immigration and asylum appeals as well as in family or criminal cases. For these we look for Aramaic interpreters who have legal experience and, where interpreters holding them exist for Aramaic, the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law) or registration with the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI). Qualified interpreters are rare in this language, so we match the dialect first and check it with the client's representative before the hearing.
How to book an Aramaic interpreter
- Tell us about the assignment: the date, time and address, or that you need telephone or video; how long it should last; and what it is for, such as a hospital appointment, a hearing or a business meeting.
- Tell us about the speaker: their country or region and, if you know it, their dialect. Mention any preference for a male or female interpreter.
- Get your quote. We email you a quote, with no obligation to book.
Call 0800 2425 125, email info@uklinguisticservices.co.uk or request a quote online.
About the Aramaic language
Aramaic is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic family, with a written history of about 3,000 years. It is spoken mainly in Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac communities from Iraq, Syria, Turkey and Iran, and their diaspora.
Aramaic is written in the Syriac alphabet, which runs from right to left. Varieties include Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, Chaldean Neo-Aramaic and Turoyo.
Before you book: Aramaic today is a group of modern dialects rather than one language. Tell us whether the speaker is Assyrian, Chaldean or Syriac, and for older texts whether you need Classical Syriac or Biblical Aramaic.
| Language family | Semitic language of the Afroasiatic family, with a written history of about 3,000 years |
|---|---|
| Where it is spoken | Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac communities from Iraq, Syria, Turkey and Iran, and their diaspora |
| Writing system | Syriac alphabet, which runs from right to left |
| Language code | arc |
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Aramaic interpreters near you
We send Aramaic interpreters to appointments across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and telephone and video interpreting work wherever you are. Choose a town for its local page.
Aramaic interpreter and translator FAQs
How quickly can I book an Aramaic interpreter?
We take bookings 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Telephone and video interpreting are usually the quickest to arrange. For a face-to-face appointment, give us as much notice as you can: same-day cover is often possible, but it depends on where you are and how many Aramaic interpreters work nearby.
How much does an Aramaic interpreter cost?
The price depends on the type of interpreting (face-to-face, telephone or video), how long the appointment lasts, where it is and how much notice you give. We quote before anything is booked, and quotes are free: call 0800 2425 125 or use our online quote form.
Does the Aramaic dialect matter when booking an interpreter?
It can. Aramaic varieties include Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, Chaldean Neo-Aramaic and Turoyo. Tell us where the speaker is from, or the dialect they use, so the interpreter is a good match for them.
Can you certify Aramaic translations for a UK visa or immigration application?
Yes. We translate and certify documents such as birth and marriage certificates, passports and police certificates for visa, settlement and citizenship applications. UK Visas and Immigration asks for each translation to confirm that it is accurate and to show the date and the translator's full name, signature and contact details, so tell us when you order that the document is for an immigration application. Because Aramaic is not written in the Latin alphabet, send us the passport spelling of every name so the translation matches it.
Do you provide Aramaic interpreters for courts, tribunals and police interviews?
Yes. Tell us the setting when you book, for example a Crown Court trial, an immigration tribunal hearing or a police interview under caution, so we can match an Aramaic interpreter with the right legal experience and qualifications.
