Swedish to English translation
Swedish to English translation is a specialised combination: Swedish has around 9.2M speakers and is official in Finland, Russian Empire and Sweden.
Swedish uses informal du almost universally. Definite articles are suffixes (bok/boken), which affects terminology management.
Indicative freelance rates for nordic & dutch languages run from about $0.12 to $0.24 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 nordic & dutch group. Real quotes depend on subject, volume, deadline and experience.
Translation cost calculatorEstimate a quote by language, word count, subject and deadline.
Open calculator →Tips for Swedish → English projects
- 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 Swedish to English translation cost?
Typical freelance rates are about $0.12–$0.24 per word, depending on subject, deadline and the translator's experience.
How long does it take to translate Swedish to English?
A professional translator typically produces 2,000–3,000 words a day, plus time for revision by a second linguist.