Shikomoro (Comorian) interpreters and translators for GP surgeries and hospitals, schools, councils, solicitors and the Home Office anywhere in the UK, with face-to-face, telephone and video interpreting, certified translation between Shikomoro and English, and bookings taken 24 hours a day. We match the interpreter to the speaker's island wherever we can.
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Shikomoro interpreting services
Comorian is really four island varieties that sit in two groups, and the gap between the groups is wide enough to matter in a clinic or an interview room. Ask the speaker whether they are from Ngazidja, Mwali, Nzwani or Mayotte before you book. Everyday speech also borrows freely: French for anything administrative, Arabic for religion and for many personal names, and some words shared with Swahili from centuries of trade along the coast. A good interpreter handles all three layers without fuss.
Consecutive interpreting works best, in short turns. Because so few Comorian interpreters live in Britain, most bookings are filled by video, which also lets a family on another island join a call if the client wishes.
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 Shikomoro 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 Shikomoro translation
Civil records from the Comoros, such as birth and marriage certificates, are drawn up in French, and people born in Mayotte hold French documents, so a certified translation for a UK authority usually starts from French rather than Comorian. Written Shikomoro comes in with personal statements, letters, messages between relatives and, among older writers, text in Arabic letters, which needs a translator who can read that script as well as the Latin one.
Each of our translators translates into their native language: Comorian into English is done by a native English speaker. Names are spelled on Comorian papers the French way, so a name heard as "Abdu" may be written "Abdou"; we copy the passport form and flag any document that disagrees with it.
- 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 Shikomoro audio and video recordings, with an English translation if you need one.
English to Shikomoro translation
Before translating English into Shikomoro, decide which island your readers are from, because a text in Shingazidja will read oddly to someone from Nzwani. Most younger readers expect the Latin alphabet, while some older ones are more at home with Arabic letters. For official letters a French version beside the Comorian can help, since French is the language most Comorians met at school.
Shikomoro court and police interpreters
A Shikomoro speaker in a UK court or tribunal is an unusual case, and the few cases that do arise, whether family, criminal or immigration, need planning well ahead. For legal assignments we seek out Comorian interpreters experienced in legal work and, where such interpreters exist for this language, holders of the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law) or members of the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI). The island variety has to be right, so name it in the booking. Where the court agrees, an interpreter can join by video, which is often the only way to find the right person in time.
How to book a Shikomoro 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 Comorian language
Comorian is a Bantu language, close to Swahili. It is spoken mainly in the Comoros and Mayotte. Comorian is an official language of the Comoros, with French and Arabic.
Comorian is written in the Latin alphabet; the Arabic script is also used.
| Name in Comorian | Shikomori |
|---|---|
| Language family | Bantu language, close to Swahili |
| Where it is spoken | The Comoros and Mayotte |
| Writing system | Latin alphabet; the Arabic script is also used |
| Language code | zdj |
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Shikomoro interpreters near you
We send Shikomoro 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.
Shikomoro interpreter and translator FAQs
How quickly can I book a Shikomoro 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 Shikomoro interpreters work nearby.
How much does a Shikomoro 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 Shikomoro 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 Shikomoro 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 Shikomoro interpreter with the right legal experience and qualifications.
