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Skills

  • English Language
  • English Translation
  • Linguistics
  • Somali Translation
  • Subtitling
  • Translation English To Somali

Services

  • Translation English to Somalia,

    $20/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I am a native Somali speaker with professional level fluency in English, offering a complete range of freelance language services including translation English to Somali voice-over recording proofreading...

    English LanguageEnglish TranslationLinguisticsSomali TranslationSubtitling

About

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Abdirahman Yussuf Abdullahi
Professional English toSomali Translator | Subtitle Proofreader | Linguist

With over 2 years of experience in translation, transcription, and subtitle proofreading, I help agencies and companies deliver high-quality, culturally accurate Somali content. I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, from legal and medical to marketing and e-learning.

I value clarity, consistency, and timely communication. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, exploring tech tools, and supporting language access in underserved communities.

Work Terms

e Translation & Subtitle Proofreading – Work Terms
Hours of Operation
Availability: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (EAT / GMT+3)

Flexible Hours: Urgent or time-sensitive projects can be handled during evenings or weekends with prior notice.

Turnaround: Quick and efficient delivery, with standard capacity of up to 2,000–3,000 words per day (translation), and up to 30–60 minutes of video per day (subtitling or proofreading).

💵 Payment Terms
Rate Basis:

Translation: per source word or per hour (depending on project type)

Subtitle Proofreading: per video minute or per hour

Preferred Payment Methods:

Wise, PayPal, Payoneer, or bank transfer

Payment Schedule:

Invoices issued upon project completion or every 2 weeks for ongoing work

Payment due within 7–14 days of invoice date (negotiable based on client's terms)

Minimum Charge: Applies to short tasks (e.g. $10–$15)

Communication Style
Preferred Communication Channels.

Email (Primary), WhatsApp (for updates), Zoom/Google Meet (for briefings if needed)

Response Time: Within 1–6 hours during working days

Working Language: English or Somali

Project Updates: I provide regular progress updates and confirm deliveries clearly before deadlines.

Tools & File Handling.
CAT Tools: SDL Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat, MateCat (optional use based on client’s needs)

Subtitling Software: Subtitle Edit, Aegisub, Kapwing, or client’s platform

File Formats: Accept DOCX, SRT, VTT, PDF, XLS, TXT, and audio/video formats (MP4, WAV, etc.)

Confidentiality: NDA-compliant and data-safe workflow for sensitive content

Project Commitment.
I accept:

One-time projects

Ongoing collaborations

Long-term agreements with agencies or project managers

Quality-focused: I proofread all work before delivery to ensure accuracy and consistency

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