Icelandic Interpreters On-Demand | Professional Icelandic Translation

24/7 On-Demand Access

On Any Device

Video or Audio-Only

Direct Matching (No operators)

320

Thousand

Global native Icelandic speakers

8.3

seconds

Jeenie Average time to connect

4.9

Stars

Average interpreter rating by clients

Thousand

USA native Icelandic 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 Icelandic-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!"

Icelandic is a North Germanic language spoken by around 350,000 people, primarily in Iceland, with small communities of speakers worldwide. It has remained largely unchanged for over a thousand years, making it one of the closest modern languages to Old Norse, the language of the Vikings. Icelandic uses the Latin alphabet with unique letters like Þ (thorn) and Ð (eth) and has a complex grammar system with four cases and three grammatical genders.

Despite English being widely spoken in Iceland, Icelandic remains central to national identity, and efforts to preserve it are strong. Whether for business, legal matters, healthcare, or tourism, Jeenie’s professional Icelandic interpreters provide accurate and culturally aware communication, ensuring smooth interactions in any setting.

Icelandic culture is shaped by a deep connection to nature, Viking heritage, and a strong literary tradition. The Icelandic sagas, written in the 13th century, are some of the world’s most significant medieval literature. The country also has a thriving music and arts scene, with global artists like Björk and Sigur Rós bringing Icelandic creativity to the world. Traditional celebrations such as Þorrablót (a midwinter feast) and Iceland’s National Day (June 17th) highlight the nation’s rich history and traditions.

Icelanders value politeness, equality, and a relaxed but respectful communication style. First names are commonly used, even in professional settings, due to Iceland’s unique patronymic naming system. Understanding Icelandic customs, humor, and etiquette can help strengthen personal and professional relationships. With Jeenie’s expert Icelandic interpreters, you get more than just translation—you get cultural expertise, ensuring meaningful and effective communication.

How much does Icelandic interpreting cost?

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

We get this question a lot.

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

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

How are Icelandic 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.