Hungarian to English translation
Hungarian to English translation is a specialised combination: Hungarian has around 12.6M speakers and is official in Hungary.
Hungarian is Finno-Ugric: agglutinative, no grammatical gender, and word order follows focus. Text usually expands.
Indicative freelance rates for central & eastern european languages run from about $0.07 to $0.15 per word for general commercial work; specialised, certified and urgent jobs cost more, and literary translation is usually paid per 1,000 words.
Indicative rates
Per-word band for general commercial work in the central & eastern european group. Real quotes depend on subject, volume, deadline and experience.
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Open calculator →Tips for Hungarian → English projects
- English output is usually 15–30% shorter than the Hungarian source — budget by source words.
- Decide on US or UK English spelling and punctuation conventions up front.
- For official documents (birth certificates, diplomas) into English, US agencies usually accept a translator's signed certification; check the receiving institution.
- Send reference material and a glossary of brand or series terms; it saves revision rounds and money.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hungarian to English translation cost?
Typical freelance rates are about $0.07–$0.15 per word, depending on subject, deadline and the translator's experience.
How long does it take to translate Hungarian to English?
A professional translator typically produces 2,000–3,000 words a day, plus time for revision by a second linguist.