Amharic Interpreters | Languages

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On Any Device

Video or Audio-Only

Direct Matching (No operators)

Million

Global native Amharic speakers

8.3

seconds

Jeenie Average time to connect

4.9

Stars

Average interpreter rating by clients

Thousand

USA native Amharic 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 Spanish speaking patients. She was so kind and made sure our patient understood and were able to communicate back."

— Lakeshore Community Health Care

Spanish - "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!"

Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia, is a member of the Semitic language family and traces its origins to the ancient Ge’ez script, which was used in the Aksumite Kingdom around the 4th century. Over time, Amharic evolved as the dominant language in Ethiopia, becoming a central tool for communication and governance. The language played a vital role in unifying Ethiopia’s diverse ethnic groups, offering a common means of administration and cultural expression.

Today, Amharic is spoken by over 30 million people, and its script remains one of the few still in active use that is derived from Ge’ez. The resilience of the language highlights Ethiopia’s deep cultural roots and its capacity to maintain unity despite centuries of foreign influence and internal change.

Amharic culture is deeply rooted in Ethiopia’s history, with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church playing a central role in shaping its art, music, and festivals.

One of the most powerful values in Amharic culture is “yechewata”—meaning endurance or perseverance. This concept reflects the strength and resolve of the Ethiopian people, especially in the face of adversity. In recent years, the Amharic-speaking population has been tested by political instability, including the Tigray conflict, which displaced millions and strained national unity.

However, the resilience symbolized by yechewata continues on. In 2023, Ethiopia’s peace agreement, which helped end the Tigray War, was seen as a testament to the endurance of the Amharic-speaking population and their commitment to rebuilding a united Ethiopia. From traditional festivals like Timkat to the daily lives of its people, Amharic culture remains a powerful force for national cohesion.

How much does Amharic interpreting cost?

Across the industry, Amharic 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 Amharic translators and Amharic interpreters the same thing?

We get this question a lot.

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

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

How are Amharic 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.

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