Oromo interpreters and translators for asylum and immigration casework, the NHS, solicitors, councils and courts anywhere in the UK. We arrange face-to-face, telephone and video interpreting and certified translation between Oromo and English, and we take bookings 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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Oromo interpreting services
Oromo covers a very large area, and speech shifts from region to region: western speech around Wellega, the eastern speech of Harar with more borrowings from Arabic and Somali, the central speech around Addis Ababa, and Borana in the south and across the Kenyan border. Speakers from different regions generally follow one another, but accent and some everyday words differ, and for a long statement it helps to match. Oromo is related to Somali and Afar, yet it is a separate language and an interpreter of either will not serve.
Consecutive interpreting suits nearly every Oromo booking. Oromo puts the verb, and with it any negative, at the end of the sentence, so short turns give the interpreter the whole thought before they render it.
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 Oromo 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 Oromo translation
Paperwork from Oromia may be in Oromo, in Amharic, or in both, depending on the office that issued it and the year. Dates on Ethiopian documents follow the Ethiopian calendar, which runs seven or eight years behind the European one, and our translators convert each date and show the conversion. Every translator works into their native language, so Oromo to English goes to a native English speaker.
Ethiopians do not have a family surname. A person's full name is their own given name followed by their father's, and often their grandfather's, which UK forms usually squeeze into first name and surname boxes. We keep to the order on the passport and point out where two documents record it differently.
- 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 Oromo audio and video recordings, with an English translation if you need one.
English to Oromo translation
Written Oromo today means Qubee, the standard taught in Oromia's schools, and material for Oromo readers in the UK should use it rather than the Ethiopic letters. Keep sentences short and plain. For a health campaign or tenancy information aimed at older people, a recorded Oromo version alongside the printed one will reach readers the page cannot.
Oromo court and police interpreters
For hearings, the court or tribunal usually books its own interpreter, so our Oromo legal work is often the preparation: conferences with counsel, witness statements, and meetings between a solicitor and a client held in detention or on bail. We look for Oromo interpreters who have done legal work before and, where any are available for Oromo, who hold the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law) or are registered with the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI). Statements should always be read back in Oromo before they are signed.
How to book an Oromo 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 Oromo language
Oromo is a Cushitic language of the Afroasiatic family, spoken mainly in Ethiopia, above all the Oromia Region, and northern Kenya. It is the working language of Ethiopia's Oromia Region.
Oromo is written in the Latin alphabet, called Qubee.
Before you book: Oromo is Ethiopia's most widely spoken first language, and it is written in Latin letters rather than the Ethiopic script used for Amharic. Ask whether the person prefers Oromo or Amharic rather than assuming.
| Name in Oromo | Afaan Oromoo |
|---|---|
| Language family | Cushitic language of the Afroasiatic family |
| Where it is spoken | Ethiopia, above all the Oromia Region, and northern Kenya |
| Writing system | Latin alphabet, called Qubee |
| Language code | om |
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Oromo interpreters near you
We send Oromo 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.
Oromo interpreter and translator FAQs
How quickly can I book an Oromo 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 Oromo interpreters work nearby.
How much does an Oromo 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 Oromo 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 Oromo 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 Oromo interpreter with the right legal experience and qualifications.
