Maldivian Dhivehi interpreters and translators for universities, hospitals, solicitors and families anywhere in the UK. Choose face-to-face, telephone or video interpreting; order certified translation between Dhivehi and English; and book with us 24 hours a day, including weekends.
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Maldivian Dhivehi interpreting services
Young people from Malé drop English words into their Dhivehi all the time, while an older islander may use almost none, so the interpreter has to judge each speaker rather than assume one level. Religious and family matters bring in a layer of Arabic vocabulary, and a good interpreter handles those terms precisely instead of paraphrasing them away.
Qualified Dhivehi interpreters are scarce in Britain, which makes consecutive interpreting by video the most practical format for most appointments. When you book, tell us the speaker's home island, their age, and whether they would rather have a man or a woman. If they come from Minicoy, where the language is called Mahl, say so too.
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 Maldivian Dhivehi 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 Maldivian Dhivehi translation
Maldivian birth certificates are issued through the island and city councils, while marriages and divorces are registered with the Family Court, and many of these records are in Dhivehi only. A UK university, bank or the Home Office will want a certified English translation, and each translator translates into their native language, so Dhivehi to English goes to a native English speaker.
There is no single fixed way to write Dhivehi names in English letters. We copy the passport spelling and point out any document that spells a name differently, so it can be dealt with before an application goes in rather than after it is queried.
- 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 Maldivian Dhivehi audio and video recordings, with an English translation if you need one.
English to Maldivian Dhivehi translation
Layout needs as much care as wording. A Thaana text reads from the right, so tables, bullet lists and form fields have to be mirrored, while numbers and email addresses still run from the left. We set the text in a proper Thaana font and check the finished file, not just the words, before it goes back to you. For leaflets and letters we write plain, polite modern Dhivehi.
Maldivian Dhivehi court and police interpreters
Dhivehi is rarely heard in UK courts, which is why a legal booking deserves early notice. For solicitors, tribunals and courts we look for Dhivehi interpreters with legal experience and, where interpreters holding them exist for Dhivehi, the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law) or registration with the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI). Where no such interpreter is available, we tell you plainly and explain the experience of the interpreter we propose. A video link lets that interpreter join a hearing from anywhere in the country if the court allows it.
How to book a Maldivian Dhivehi 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 Dhivehi language
Dhivehi is an Indo-Aryan language, related to Sinhala. It is spoken mainly in the Maldives, and Minicoy in India. Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives.
Dhivehi is written in Thaana, which runs from right to left.
| Name in Dhivehi | ދިވެހި |
|---|---|
| Language family | Indo-Aryan language, related to Sinhala |
| Where it is spoken | The Maldives, and Minicoy in India |
| Writing system | Thaana, which runs from right to left |
| Language code | dv |
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Maldivian Dhivehi interpreters near you
We send Maldivian Dhivehi 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.
Maldivian Dhivehi interpreter and translator FAQs
How quickly can I book a Maldivian Dhivehi 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 Maldivian Dhivehi interpreters work nearby.
How much does a Maldivian Dhivehi 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 Maldivian Dhivehi 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 Dhivehi is not written in the Latin alphabet, send us the passport spelling of every name so the translation matches it.
Do you provide Maldivian Dhivehi 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 a Maldivian Dhivehi interpreter with the right legal experience and qualifications.
