Turkish to English translation
Turkish to English translation is one of the most requested language combinations: Turkish has around 82.2M speakers and is official in Cyprus and Turkey.
Turkish is agglutinative with vowel harmony; suffixes on variables are hard to localise. Watch the dotted and dotless i (İ/i, I/ı) in casing.
Indicative freelance rates for middle eastern & turkic languages run from about $0.09 to $0.18 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 middle eastern & turkic group. Real quotes depend on subject, volume, deadline and experience.
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Open calculator →Tips for Turkish → English projects
- English output is usually 10–25% shorter than the Turkish source — budget by source words.
- Agree on formality (formal vs informal address) for Turkish before translation starts and record it in the style guide.
- 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 Turkish to English translation cost?
Typical freelance rates are about $0.09–$0.18 per word, depending on subject, deadline and the translator's experience.
How long does it take to translate Turkish to English?
A professional translator typically produces 2,000–3,000 words a day, plus time for revision by a second linguist.