Afrikaans Interpreters On-Demand | Professional Afrikaans Translation

24/7 On-Demand Access

On Any Device

Video or Audio-Only

Direct Matching (No operators)

Million

Global native Afrikaans speakers

8.3

seconds

Jeenie Average time to connect

4.9

Stars

Average interpreter rating by clients

Thousand

USA native Afrikaans speakers

The Best Talent

Interpreters love us because they get true flexibility, great compensation, professional growth, and our vocal appreciation for their skills.

Vetted Experience

Interpreters average 4 years of experience across our interpreter network (2 years is required) and must pass rigorous skills assessments.

Top Quality Standards

We set the bar high: interpreters are rated after every single call and must maintain a 4 star rating (out of 5) to remain active on the platform.

— Mayo Clinic

— HHM Health

— Lakeshore Community Health Care

— Mayo Clinic

"Excellent job with a sensitive situation. Very professional."

— HHM Health

"Our interpreter was wonderful; she assisted with calling multiple Afrikaans-speaking patients. She was so kind and made sure our patient understood and were able to communicate back."

— Lakeshore Community Health Care

"Marcia was absolutely wonderful and professional. Not only did she help the patient, she helped me understand the order of the patients name to correct it in the system. Probably one of the best interpreters I’ve ever had!"

Afrikaans is a West Germanic language spoken by over 7 million people as a first language, primarily in South Africa and Namibia, with additional speakers in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Australia. It evolved from 17th-century Dutch, incorporating influences from Malay, Portuguese, Bantu languages, and indigenous Khoisan languages. Known for its simplified grammar and lack of gendered nouns, Afrikaans is one of the easiest Germanic languages to learn.

Although English is widely used in official settings, Afrikaans remains a key language in business, media, education, and daily communication. Regional dialects and expressions can vary, making Jeenie’s professional Afrikaans interpreters essential for accurate and culturally appropriate communication in business, healthcare, legal, and customer service settings.

Afrikaans-speaking culture is shaped by a mix of Dutch, indigenous African, and Cape Malay influences, creating a unique and diverse heritage. Hospitality and community are central values, with gatherings often centered around braais (barbecues), traditional music, and storytelling. Afrikaans literature and poetry have played a significant role in preserving the language and cultural identity.

Respect and politeness are important in social and business interactions, and understanding Afrikaans customs, greetings, and humor can enhance relationships. A simple phrase or gesture can carry deep meaning depending on the context. With Jeenie’s expert Afrikaans interpreters, you get more than just translation—you get cultural expertise, ensuring smooth and meaningful interactions in any situation.

How much does Afrikaans interpreting cost?

Across the industry, Afrikaans interpreting is typically charged on a per minute rate. With Jeenie, our rates are some of the best in the industry. Your per minute rate will depend on which Jeenie plan you have. See our Pricing page for more details.

Note: Jeenie offers the same rate for Video and Audio-only. Why?
Because we know that video sessions get better outcomes. Video captures non-verbal cues (75% – 93% of most interactions) – making it more efficient and more effective in critical interactions.

Are Afrikaans translators and Afrikaans interpreters the same thing?

We get this question a lot.

Afrikaans interpreters help with spoken interactions. They are present in-the-moment to help people with different languages to communicate (Afrikaans into English and English into Afrikaans). Interpreters serve as communication and are experts at cultural nuance. They help to ensure that both parties understand each other.

Afrikaans translators help with written documents. Translators convert written text into the needed language.

How are Afrikaans interpreters on Jeenie different from other services?

Jeenie attracts the best interpreters in the world. Truly. We constantly hear from clients that they have NEVER had such amazing interpreters on other services. That skill saves our clients time and minimizes their risk of costly miscommunications. Here's how we excel at quality:

We treat interpreters well.
Jeenie offers linguists great compensation (often the best in the industry), work-life flexibility, ongoing learning to improve their craft, and our heart-felt respect. For this and many other reasons, the best interpreters want to be on the Jeenie platform.

We have extremely high standards.
Unlike most of our competitors who outsource huge chunks of their interpreting needs, Jeenie has created a vetted network of global talent who are active within our platform. This gives us direct oversight on quality and skills assessment. Jeenie interpreters must pass our rigorous skills evaluations, have several years of experience, maintain 4.0 average client rating, and pass ongoing quality tests.