Kannada Interpreters On-Demand | Professional Kannada Translation

24/7 On-Demand Access

On Any Device

Video or Audio-Only

Direct Matching (No operators)

Million

Global native Kannada speakers

8.3

seconds

Jeenie Average time to connect

4.9

Stars

Average interpreter rating by clients

Thousand

USA native Kannada 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 Kannada-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!"

Kannada is a Dravidian language spoken by over 50 million people, primarily in the Indian state of Karnataka, as well as by Kannada-speaking communities worldwide. It is one of India’s official languages and has a rich literary history dating back over 2,000 years. Kannada is written in its own unique script, derived from ancient Brahmi, and features a complex grammar system with distinct verb conjugations and honorific forms.

With regional dialects, varying levels of formality, and a deep connection to cultural expressions, effective communication in Kannada requires more than direct translation. Whether for business, healthcare, legal matters, or customer service, Jeenie’s professional Kannada interpreters ensure accurate and culturally appropriate communication, helping bridge language gaps effortlessly.

Kannada culture is deeply rooted in history, literature, and artistic traditions. Karnataka is home to classical Carnatic music, traditional Yakshagana theater, and world-renowned temples like Hampi and Belur. Festivals such as Kannada Rajyotsava (State Formation Day), Ugadi (New Year), and Dasara in Mysuru are celebrated with great enthusiasm. Kannada cuisine is diverse, with dishes like Bisi Bele Bath, Ragi Mudde, and Mysore Pak being local favorites.

Respect, hospitality, and humility are central to Kannada social interactions. Politeness in speech, respect for elders, and a strong sense of community are highly valued. Understanding Kannada customs, traditions, and formal vs. informal language use can help build stronger relationships in both personal and professional settings. With Jeenie’s expert Kannada interpreters, you get more than just translation—you get cultural expertise, ensuring smooth and meaningful communication in any situation.

How much does Kannada interpreting cost?

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

We get this question a lot.

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

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

How are Kannada 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.