The Xhosa language
An
interesting fact about Xhosa:
Xhosa and Zulu are very similar, but treated as
separate languages for political and cultural
reasons.
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Our Xhosa linguists
As well as being qualified and tested linguists all our Xhosa translators
and interpreters sign up to our code of conduct which governs expected
quality levels and ensures confidentiality. In addition, our database
keeps track of all their specialist areas so we can find exactly the
right person for your assignment.
Xhosa translation
For Xhosa translations, Geo works with qualified, expert translators.
All our Xhosa translators are professionals translating into their
mother tongue. Normally they will live in the country where the target
language is spoken so that they remain up to speed with the language
and culture. The only time this doesn't work is if the translator
is required to have knowledge about a linguistic community outside
the target culture... for instance if our Xhosa translator who is
based in the target country might not have the necessary understanding
or terminology to translate a document for the Xhosa community in
the UK dealing with UK bodies and concepts..e.g. the Financial Ombudsman
or the NHS. In these instances Geo works with qualified Xhosa translators
in the UK to use the correct, established terminology. See our translation section for more information on Xhosa translation
or have a look at our industries
section. If you need help with back translation from Xhosa, then
we also have a great database of validated, high quality translators
to meet your needs.
Xhosa interpreting
Geo has an extensive database of great people for Xhosa interpreting.
Our Xhosa interpreters are selected for their expertise, knowledge
of specialist areas, friendly professional attitude and consistently
good feedback. See our interpreting section for more information on Xhosa interpreting
or have a look at our industries
section.
Xhosa typesetting
Typesetting in different languages can be tricky if you don't know
what you're doing. Hyphenation rules change. Fonts sometimes aren't
supported in some design packages. Some languages read left to right
(like English), others (like Arabic) read right to left. Xhosa is
no different, but you can rest assured that we can help you. See our typesetting
section for more information on Xhosa typesetting or have a look
at our industries
section.
Xhosa media services
Geo can even offer Xhosa voice-overs, Xhosa dubbing, Xhosa audio and
video recording s and Xhosa subtitling. See our media
services section for more information or have a look at our industries
section.
Xhosa language and culture training
We work with some of the best tutors for Xhosa language and Xhosa
culture that you could wish to find. Call us to discuss course availability
and costs and see our language
and culture training section.
Want to know more about Xhosa? Contact
us.
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately this is one of the less
widely available languages. Please call us to get the latest information.
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| Other names: |
IsiXhosa |
| Variations: |
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| Speakers: |
7 million |
| Official language: |
South Africa |
| Spoken in: |
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| Classification: |
Niger-Congo > Bantu |
| Script: |
Roman script |
| Text direction: |
Left to right |
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