Turkish Translation Services
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Certified & Professional Turkish Translation Services
Turkish Translation Services
AsiaLocalize provides certified and professional Turkish translation services for companies working with Türkiye, Cyprus and Turkish-speaking communities in Europe. Native Turkish linguists translate legal, life sciences, manufacturing and digital content between Turkish and English or other languages, under an ISO 17100-certified translation and revision process.
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Quick definition
What are Turkish translation services?
Turkish translation services convert content between Turkish and other languages for readers in Türkiye, Cyprus and Turkish-speaking communities in Europe and beyond. Professional Turkish translation handles grammar that works very differently from English, chooses formal or informal address, and gets Turkish characters, number formats and casing right.
Turkish translation at a glance
- Official language of Türkiye, and co-official in Cyprus
- Alphabet: Latin script with 29 letters, adopted in 1928
- Special letters: Ç, Ğ, I and ı, İ and i, Ö, Ş, Ü
- Agglutinative grammar with suffixes and vowel harmony
- Usual word order: subject, object, verb
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Language challenges
What makes Turkish translation challenging?
The US Foreign Service Institute places Turkish in Category III, languages with significant differences from English. In translation and localization, the main issues are:
- Suffix-heavy words: one Turkish word can carry what English says in a full phrase
- Verb-final word order, which makes UI strings with placeholders hard to reuse
- Formal siz versus informal sen, which sets the tone of your brand
- Dotted and dotless i, which breaks search and sorting if software is not locale-aware
- Turkish text can run longer than English and needs room in layouts
- Number, date and currency formats such as 1.234,56 and DD.MM.YYYY
We set these rules with you up front and record them in a glossary and style guide.
How does Turkish differ from English in localization?
Turkish needs more than word-for-word translation. These are the differences we plan for in documents, websites and software.
| English | Turkish | What we do | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet | 26 Latin letters | 29 Latin letters, including Ç, Ğ, ı, İ, Ö, Ş, Ü; no Q, W or X | Check fonts, keyboards and file encoding |
| Upper and lower case | I and i | I pairs with ı, and İ pairs with i | Test search, sorting and casing with the Turkish locale |
| Word order | Subject, verb, object | Subject, object, verb, with meaning carried by suffixes | Rewrite strings with placeholders instead of word-swapping |
| Forms of address | One word: you | Formal siz or informal sen | Agree one register for your brand |
| Numbers and dates | 1,234.56 and MM/DD/YYYY | 1.234,56 and DD.MM.YYYY | Localize formats, units and currency |
Specialist translation
Which types of Turkish translation do we provide?
Specialist Turkish translators for regulated, technical and legal content.
Turkish life sciences translation
Medical, pharmaceutical and device content translated by linguists who know the terminology and regulatory expectations.
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Turkish manufacturing translation
Technical documentation for automotive, textiles, iron and steel and other manufacturing sectors.
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Turkish legal translation
Contracts, corporate documents and certified translations where precise legal terminology matters.
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Services
What other Turkish language services do we offer?
One native Turkish team for documents, digital products and media.
Document translation
Contracts, manuals, reports and HR material translated by native Turkish linguists.
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Website localization
Turkish pages with localized SEO metadata, formats and checkout flows.
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App localization
UI strings and app store listings with locale-aware casing and formats.
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Game localization
In-game text, UI and store pages for Turkish players.
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Multimedia localization
Subtitles, voice-over scripts and video content for Turkish audiences.
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Machine translation post-editing
Faster, lower-cost Turkish translation with full human review for suitable content.
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Process
How do we deliver accurate Turkish translations?
Every project follows our ISO 17100-certified workflow, with a dedicated project manager as your point of contact.
01
Scope and tone
We confirm the audience, formal or informal address and terminology.
02
Native translation
A qualified native Turkish linguist with subject expertise translates in a CAT tool.
03
Independent revision
A second linguist revises the translation against the source.
04
Final checks
Glossary, formats and in-context checks before delivery.
Industries
Which other industries do our Turkish translators serve?
Native Turkish translators for regulated, technical and consumer content.
Automotive Turkish translation
Service manuals, parts catalogs and supplier documentation.
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Financial Turkish translation
Annual reports, banking and insurance content.
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Ecommerce Turkish translation
Product listings and checkout flows for Turkish shoppers.
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Travel Turkish translation
Hotel, airline and tourism content for Türkiye’s visitors.
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Construction Turkish translation
Tenders, specifications and site safety documents.
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Energy Turkish translation
Technical and HSE documents for energy projects.
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Gaming Turkish translation
In-game text and marketing for Turkish players.
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Marketing Turkish translation
Campaigns and social content with the right tone.
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Why Choose Us?
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Need Turkish translation?
Tell us about your content, audience and deadline, and we will send a clear quote. Native Turkish linguists handle translation, revision and final checks so your message reads naturally in Turkish.
Frequently Asked Questions About Turkish Translation
How much does Turkish translation cost?
Turkish translation is usually priced per word. The rate depends on subject matter, file format, turnaround and any desktop publishing needed. Send us your files and we will provide a detailed quote.
What alphabet does Turkish use?
Turkish uses a Latin-based alphabet of 29 letters, adopted in 1928 to replace the Ottoman Arabic script. It includes the letters Ç, Ğ, ı, İ, Ö, Ş and Ü and does not use Q, W or X.
What are the main Turkish dialects?
Standard Turkish is based on the Istanbul variety and is used in writing, media and business. Spoken dialects are often grouped into Anatolian and Rumelian varieties, and Cypriot Turkish has its own features. We write in standard Turkish unless you target a specific community.
Should Turkish content use formal or informal address?
Use formal siz for legal, financial, healthcare and most B2B content. Many consumer brands use informal sen for a friendlier tone. We agree one approach with you and apply it consistently.
Do you provide certified Turkish translations?
Yes. We provide certified Turkish translations of contracts, corporate documents and personal records with a signed statement of accuracy. Requirements vary by authority, so tell us where the translation will be submitted.
Is Turkish similar to Azerbaijani?
Yes. Both are Oghuz Turkic languages, and speakers can understand a lot of each other’s language, but vocabulary, spelling and grammar differ. Use a native Azerbaijani translator for content aimed at Azerbaijan.
How do I get a quote for Turkish translation?
Send the files or describe the scope, the target audience and your deadline. We assess the material and come back with a quote covering what the work involves.
