Tigrinya Interpreters On-Demand | Professional Tigrinya Translation

24/7 On-Demand Access

On Any Device

Video or Audio-Only

Direct Matching (No operators)

9.3

Million

Global native Tigrinya speakers

8.3

seconds

Jeenie Average time to connect

4.9

Stars

Average interpreter rating by clients

Thousand

USA native Tigrinya 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 Tigrinya-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!"

Tigrinya is a Semitic language spoken by over 9 million people, primarily in Eritrea and northern Ethiopia. It is the official language of Eritrea and one of the most widely spoken languages in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Written in the Ge'ez script, one of the world's oldest alphabets, Tigrinya has a rich linguistic heritage deeply connected to the region’s history and identity.

With its complex grammar, unique script, and regional dialects, effective Tigrinya communication requires more than just basic translation. Jeenie’s professional Tigrinya interpreters ensure clarity and accuracy, whether you’re navigating healthcare, legal matters, business interactions, or humanitarian work.

Tigrinya-speaking communities have a strong sense of tradition, family, and hospitality. Respect for elders and formal greetings are essential aspects of social and professional interactions. Cultural values are deeply rooted in Orthodox Christian traditions, music, dance, and festivals such as Meskel and Timket, which are widely celebrated in Eritrea and Ethiopia.

Understanding social customs, body language, and etiquette is key to meaningful communication in Tigrinya-speaking communities. A simple phrase or gesture can carry significant meaning depending on the context. With Jeenie’s Tigrinya interpreters, you get more than just words—you get cultural expertise, ensuring clear and respectful communication in any setting.

How much does Tigrinya interpreting cost?

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

We get this question a lot.

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

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

How are Tigrinya 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.