Afrikaans Translations (AF)

As a language with Dutch and other European roots and a complex colonial history, Afrikaans is spoken by some 10 million people in Southern African countries including Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana, as well as the Republic of South Africa, making Afrikaans translations an important communication asset for cross-border engagement in this region. Linguistic accuracy, in-depth cultural understanding, subject matter expertise, and localization best practices are all necessary components in ensuring success for any product or service entering the local market. Additionally, high-quality, consistent localization solutions for the Afrikaans language require advanced AI translation technology combined with native, in-country linguists for a quick turnaround time.

Afrikaans Translations:

Ensuring Connections in South Africa’s Most Widely Distributed Official Language

Despite being second to English and Zulu in terms of prevalence, Afrikaans is one of 11 official languages in South Africa, reflecting its standardization in modern times following centuries of continuous change. With so many different cultural nuances that vary across regions, the importance of understanding local communities is critical for ensuring success in whatever product or service is entering the market. Whether you are seeking Afrikaans to English translations or English to Afrikaans translations, it is essential to ensure the cultural appropriateness and local sophistication of every project entering or expanding from the Afrikaans speaking market.

Through our in-country, subject matter expert linguists, and with over 20 years of experience, CSOFT understands the importance of distinguishing different dialects of Afrikaans depending on the project.