Tigrinya interpretation services
Tigrinya from Eritrea or from Tigray — we note which.
Tigrinya at a glance
Tigrinya is the working language of Eritrea and a key Ethiopian regional language. Demand has grown with East-African asylum and resettlement caseloads.
Tigrinya crosses a sensitive border. It's spoken in both Eritrea and Ethiopia's Tigray region, and the two communities' usage differs — we note which side a client is from. And despite the shared script, Tigrinya is a separate language from Amharic.
Tigrinya has around 9 million speakers in Eritrea, Ethiopia (Tigray), and the diaspora. We cover the varieties listed here and can match a linguist to a specific region or community on request.
- Native name
- ትግርኛ
- Script
- Ge'ez (Ethiopic) script
- Greeting
- ሰላም (selam — “peace,” used as hello)
- Speakers
- 9M+
- Language family
- Afro-Asiatic, Semitic
- Spoken in
- Eritrea, Ethiopia (Tigray), United States, Sweden, Israel
- Dialects and varieties
- Eritrean, Ethiopian (Tigrayan)
Four ways to work with a Tigrinya interpreter
Pick the modality that fits the conversation. Every one draws on the same vetted roster and the same standards.
Over-the-phone
A Tigrinya interpreter joins your call on demand, with no scheduling, apps or equipment. Built for short, urgent conversations.
Video remote
See each other while a Tigrinya interpreter works on screen: clinical visits, depositions and anything where expression or documents matter.
In person
A Tigrinya interpreter in the room for appointments, hearings, admissions and site visits where presence matters.
Meetings & events
Simultaneous or consecutive Tigrinya interpretation for board meetings, trainings, town halls and conferences.
Where Tigrinya interpretation is needed most
We match each request on language, dialect and setting, because a good rendering of a diagnosis or a court instruction takes more than fluency.
- Asylum & refugee resettlement
- Healthcare & clinical
- Community services
Often requested alongside Tigrinya
Need a Tigrinya interpreter?
Tell us the setting, the date and how you want to connect. We'll match you with the right interpreter.