Ewe interpreters and translators anywhere in the UK for people from Ghana's Volta Region and from Togo. We offer face-to-face, telephone and video interpreting, certified translation between Ewe and English, and a booking line that is open 24 hours a day, so a hospital, solicitor or council can reach us whenever the need arises.
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Ewe interpreting services
Start with the country. Ghanaian Ewe speakers have usually been through school in English and often know Twi, while Togolese speakers were educated in French. Either way, Ewe is the language in which most of them will give the fullest account. Then ask about the area: coastal Anlo, the inland speech around Ho and Kpando, and the Ewe of southern Togo each have their own accent and some words of their own, though speakers understand each other.
Because so few Ewe interpreters work in the UK, remote interpreting is often the practical answer. A good video connection is preferable to a mobile phone call, because a poor line blurs the pitch differences that tell some Ewe words apart.
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 Ewe 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 Ewe translation
The paperwork depends on the country. Ghanaian birth certificates, marriage certificates and school results are in English. Togolese civil records, court papers and diplomas are in French, so what is usually needed is a French to English translation, which we can also provide. True Ewe translation work is more often personal: letters, messages, statements written by the client, and recordings that need transcribing.
Each translator works into their native language, and a native English speaker produces the English version of any Ewe text. Written Ewe uses special letters such as ɖ, ƒ and ʋ, which older typing on phones often replaces with ordinary ones; the translator reads past that, and we keep names exactly as they appear in 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 Ewe audio and video recordings, with an English translation if you need one.
English to Ewe translation
For readers in the UK, English to Ewe translation should use the standard written Ewe of schools and churches, with the proper special letters rather than lookalikes, so the text reads correctly on screen and in print. If the audience is mostly from Togo, consider a French version alongside the Ewe, since many Togolese readers are more practised at reading French.
Ewe court and police interpreters
Ewe cases in UK courts and tribunals are infrequent, which makes early booking important. We look for Ewe interpreters with legal experience and, where interpreters with those credentials exist for Ewe, the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law) or membership of the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI). If none is free, a court may accept an experienced Ewe interpreter by video; the party's solicitor should raise that with the court in good time.
How to book an Ewe 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 Ewe language
Ewe is a Gbe language of the Niger-Congo family, spoken mainly in south-eastern Ghana (the Volta Region) and southern Togo.
Ewe is written in the Latin alphabet, with extra letters such as ɖ, ƒ and ʋ.
Before you book: Ewe is closely related to Mina and Fon. Ewe speakers from Ghana usually also speak Twi and English, and those from Togo speak French.
| Name in Ewe | Eʋegbe |
|---|---|
| Language family | Gbe language of the Niger-Congo family |
| Where it is spoken | South-eastern Ghana (the Volta Region) and southern Togo |
| Writing system | Latin alphabet, with extra letters such as ɖ, ƒ and ʋ |
| Language code | ee |
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Ewe interpreters near you
We send Ewe 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.
Ewe interpreter and translator FAQs
How quickly can I book an Ewe 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 Ewe interpreters work nearby.
How much does an Ewe 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.
Can you certify Ewe 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.
Do you provide Ewe 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 Ewe interpreter with the right legal experience and qualifications.
