We're Experts in Translating Swiss Documents

Our team of native-Swiss Translation Services speaking translators can translate your document into or from Swiss - quickly, accurately, and at a great price.

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Swiss Translation Services 

As a global centre for finance and business, Switzerland’s economic and political importance far outstrips the country’s size. From scientific publications to governmental communications, our expertise, and attention to detail ensure your Swiss translation delivers its message in the perfect tone for your audience. We are trusted by government bodiesmedia channels, and public and private-sector organisations such as  GlaxoSmithKline, EDF Energy, and Oxfam to translate all Swiss languages to and from more than 200 languages.

The most successful brands trust our services.
(As do the fastest-developing startups.)

We've helped global brands and smaller businesses expand in 38 countries and 200 languages.

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Absolute translations did an excellent job of my translation requirements. They worked very quickly and efficiently, provided a draft, listened to my comments and provided a very good translation at the end.

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Stellar service, they were prompt with dealing with my urgent request and managed to deliver within 24 hours on 4 separate documents.

—  Clara Beetsworth

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Celebrating 20+ years, Absolute Translations has mastered the art of providing quality translations at transparent, low prices to meet your language needs. 

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Precise Translation Services

To communicate effectively in Swiss French, Swiss German, and Swiss Italian, you must understand the technical differences between those languages and their counterparts in FranceGermany, and Italy. Our Swiss translators are more than just mother-tongue speakers of Switzerland languages—they’re also subject experts with a proven track record and a minimum of five years’ experience. Plus, because we work with customers around the globe, our mother-tongue translators work in your time zone to facilitate easy communication and quick project delivery.

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Quick, Accurate Translation Services

Rely on our translation services to get a fast, confidential and accurate translation of your documents, whether legal or other official documents. We offer this rapid turnaround service with professional confidentiality and discretion. Our prices are always competitive and based on a per-word rate system. Plus, all our translations are carried out by humans and expertly proofread.

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A Kaufmann

2 weeks ago

Excellent service

Excellent service. All questions answered promptly. Received my translation on-line and in post within three days.

Gru

3 weeks ago

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Thanks!! Absolute has always given us an efficient, seamless service. We have worked together for a long while and we can always rely on them to get the job done excellently.

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3 weeks ago

Absolute Translations - a superbly professional service

Absolute Translations are absolutely superb, I've used them multiple times in 2024. The service is phenomenal: incredibly quick, accurate, professional and personal from start to finish. The prices seem very reasonable to me but I've not benchmarked I do admit. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Duncan Lampard

3 weeks ago

Amazing service

Amazing service, in time, very professional, knowledgeable, kind and approachable. 10/10

Maria Silva Crocker

3 weeks ago

Excellent Service -- Ever Time

As always, Absolute Translations delivers excellent translations in a timely manner. We couldn't be happier with their services.

Alex Dressler

4 weeks ago

The service and support.

The service and support.

Wajid Ali

1 month ago

Good communication and got the job done…

Good communication and got the job done quickly.

Trishtosh

1 month ago

fast and effective

fast and effective

Laetitia Calventus

1 month ago

Quick turnaround and fantastic service

I want to thank Mattia and his team for being so brilliant. I needed some documents translated from English into French quickly, and they was able to meet the deadline. There were quite a few documents and required a professional level of translation with certification. At all times, Mattia was helpful, courteous and responsive. I definitely recommend this company.

Rekha Kodikara

1 month ago

Terrific service

I needed a certified translation unexpectedly (German to English). Absolutely fantastic service. Quick, and very reasonable quote, brilliant communication, exceptionally fast turn-around time and great quality translation. Would whole-heartedly recommend this company and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again should the need arise.

Christine Gingter

1 month ago

Speedy and easy service

Speedy and easy service all done online. They emailed me a pdf version and one arrived in the post a week later

Morgan McNay

1 month ago

Very fast and pleasant service

Very fast and pleasant service

Dalia Hanbury

1 month ago

Everything was great

Fast and friendly.

C. P.

1 month ago

Quick and easy

Would absolutely recommend these guys for a translation. Their service was quick and easy from start to finish.

keyte

1 month ago

Needed to get our Italian marriage…

Needed to get our Italian marriage certificate translated to be able to change my name for passports banks etc. all were accepted no problem. Service & response were excellent, I had my online copies the next day & official hard copies within 2-3 days.

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1 month ago

Rapid and efficient service

Communication was great. The work was carried out very quickly and efficiently. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Philippa Pipe

2 months ago

Quick and easy as always

Quick and easy as always, thank you!

Nikki De Prey

2 months ago

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Really lovely presentation and accurate translation with a quick turnaround - thank you very much!!

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Very prompt service and good communication.

Ginny Sales

2 months ago

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Fast and accurate. Polite...helpful and kept me informed

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HOW MANY LANGUAGES ARE RECOGNISED AS OFFICIAL IN SWITZERLAND?

There are four officially recognised languages in Switzerland. In fact, Switzerland has the unique position of being the only country in the world where every citizen has at least three officially recognised languages at their disposal.

WHAT ARE THE LANGUAGES OF SWITZERLAND?

Switzerland has four official main languages - Swiss in three forms French, German, and Italian (all of which have different dialects or calques that are transcribed when written), and Romansh, which is a descendant of the spoken Latin used in the Roman Empire. German-French is also commonly used in Switzerland but is not recognised as an official tongue.

WHY DOES SWITZERLAND HAVE FOUR OFFICIAL LANGUAGES?

It's hard to imagine a country with four official tongues, but Switzerland has exactly that. This is because the Swiss Cantons (or states) have the authority to adopt their own official language independently. The particular one used by each canton represents both the geographical and cultural boundaries of Switzerland.

WHERE IS EACH FORM OF SWISS SPOKEN?

Swiss German is the official tongue of Zurich—while Swiss French is the official one of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. Fribourg, Valais, and Bern share joint main languages of Swiss French and Swiss German. Graubünden has three official languages: Swiss German, Swiss Italian, and Romansh.

HOW IS SWISS FRENCH DIFFERENT TO OTHER FRENCH?

While Swiss French shares lexical elements with Quebec French and Belgian French, which are distinct from the standard French vocabulary. Here the counting system is different from standard French, and different words are used for mealtimes—the Swiss French for ‘breakfast’, for instance, is dejeuner, which in standard French means ‘lunch’.

IS SWISS ITALIAN THE SAME AS STANDARD ITALIAN?

Standard Italian and Swiss-Italian share many similarities, but there are unmistakably noticeable differences between the two. The Swiss tend to speak more formally, which is influenced by Swiss German, and use a lot of words from other Swiss dialects. For example, the Swiss Italian for ‘driving licence’ is licenza di condurre, with condurre borrowed from the French.

HOW CAN BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM SWISS TRANSLATION SERVICES?

Switzerland is a multilingual country, with French, German and Italian the main languages. In order for your business to succeed here, it is important to localise your content for the relevant Swiss audience. We translate all sorts of business documents such as technical manuals, legal documents, marketing materials, websites and product documents. Whatever project you need Swiss quality translation services for, we're here for you. Just fill in the form above for instant, free quote.

DO YOU DO WEBSITE TRANSLATIONS?

Yes we do! We offer not only website translation, but also localisation, proofreading, editing, e-mail, blog post and social post translation.

WHY IS LOCALISING YOUR WEBSITE IMPORTANT?

Your website is often the first point of contact for your clients and customers, so it's vital that it is translated properly in order to accurately portray the meaning of your brand messaging. You should make sure the translation agency you choose to localise it into your target language uses only professional linguists with proven experience.

WHY CHOOSE US FOR YOUR WEBSITE TRANSLATION PROJECT?

At our translation company, we ensure our professional website translation services stay absolutely true to the source text and style, we have highly skilled and helpful linguists who understand the complexities of business and can ensure your digital project is translated professionally. Get a free quote now!

WHAT ARE CERTIFIED TRANSLATIONS?

Certified translations are your guarantee that the translator has the knowledge, skills, and expertise to translate your documents accurately. A certified translation is carried out and certified by a professional translator who is qualified to certify its accuracy for official use.

IS A CERTIFIED TRANSLATION THE SAME AS A NOTARISED TRANSLATION?

No, Certified translations are different from Notarised translations which require the additional service of a Notary Public.

DO YOU OFFER CERTIFIED TRANSLATIONS?

Yes, we are able to offer certified translation services to you upon request. In fact, we have many repeat customers who choose us for certified translation and professional swiss translations, including Coutts, Liberty London, and Endemol UK.

WHAT ACCREDIDATIONS DO YOU HOLD?

We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and Goldman Sachs 10KSB Programme Partner, and apply the highest standards, and quality control procedures on every step of our translation process to ensure that not only are your words captured correctly, but that you receive a professional service every step of the way.

WHAT TYPE OF CONTENT CAN BE TRANSLATED?

We can translate a full range of swiss text including legal translations and contracts, technical documentation and manuals, websites and apps, and multimedia marketing materials.

WHAT DOCUMENT FORMATS DO YOU ACCEPT?

We except pretty much any format so whether you have PDFs, doc files, product manuals, or handwritten documents our professional linguists can offer translation into over 200 other combinations.

HOW DO YOU ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF MY SWISS TRANSLATIONS?

We understand how nerve-wracking it can be searching for a swiss translation company. Translation is a tricky business after all. As we only employ professional human translators with over 5 years experience and don't rely on machine translation you can trust our translation services will ensure quality, precision and efficiency.

HOW MUCH DO SWISS TRANSLATION SERVICES COST?

Cost is often the deciding factor when choosing a translation agency to localise your documents for use in Switzerland. We price our services highly competitively. To find out how much your project will cost get an instant free quote by completing the quick form above.

HOW QUICKLY CAN YOU TRANSLATE MY SWISS DOCUMENTS?

If you need a document translated fast, then you can depend on our 24-hour translation service to use the correct terminology, proofread and provide your documents in a format that works for you all in just one day!

DO YOU PROVIDE TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR COMPLEX SECTORS OR SUBJECTS?

Yes we do! Whether you’re translating investment reports, detailed financial analyses, or technical documentation, we match your project with a translator who can navigate the special terminology of your industry or sector. Our subject expertise ensures your projects are completed quickly and accurately, avoiding costly errors and potentially offensive slips in interpretation.

WHO WILL BE TRANSLATING MY SWISS DOCUMENTS?

Our Swiss linguists are native to Switzerland and have over 5 years translation experience. As well as having an unmatched command of the idioms and understanding your customers culturally, our specialists are also experts in various different subject matters. We will match you to the most suitable professional translators for your project to ensure your translations are 100% on point and use the correct terminology for your field.

DO YOU EVER USE COMPUTER TRANSLATION?

Unlike other translation companies in the UK, we only use real human translation experts, not machine translation. And because total accuracy is our top priority, you can expect real swiss quality from our services.

WHAT TECHNOLOGY DO YOU EMPLOY FOR TRANSLATING SWISS DOCUMENTS?

We use sophisticated translation memory software to create a personal bank of frequently-used phrases, and blocks of text, and employ it to convert repeated content. Which means you'll never have to pay more than once for repeated translations.

HOW TO CHOOSE A TRANSLATION AGENCY?

When you need translation services it can be difficult to know who to choose, especially if you need certified translations, obscure languages or legal documents you need a service that you can trust to provide an accurate and efficient service at cost-effective pricing. When making your choice, be sure to check out the agency's credentials, their experience of your target market and language combinations. And don't forget to check out their reviews!

WHAT SETS US APART FROM OTHER TRANSALTION SERVICES?

We are amongst the top recognised translation companies in the UK, offering one of the widest range of language services in over 200 language combinations. So whether you need legal translations, website translation, or interpreting services we can help.

WHAT OTHER LANGUAGE SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?

We offer customers a full range of language services including transcription of audio, translation of digital marketing assets, certified translations of legal contracts and financial documents, subtitling and edits to video footage.

WHAT CUSTOMERS HAVE YOU WORKED WITH?

We've been providing translation services to customers and clients across the globe for over 20 years. Our extensive network of global linguists with industry-specific knowledge, strict project management and quality protocols, and fast, affordable services mean we have many happy customers, including industry giants such as the BBC, Apple, American Express, Deutsche Bank, Microsoft and The Economist.

WHAT DO YOUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT YOUR TRANSLATION AGENCY?

Our translation agency has a rating of 95% on Trust Pilot which means we have many satisfied customers, and you can trust our team! Our process includes quality translations, great communication and quick service.

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