Professional Welsh Translation Services UK

Welsh (Cymraeg) is an official language of Wales with approximately 900,000 speakers. As a Celtic language with ancient roots predating English in Britain, Welsh has protected status under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011, which requires public bodies to provide services in Welsh.

Based in Cardiff Gate Business Park, Lingo Service is uniquely positioned to serve Welsh translation needs across Wales and the UK. We understand the legal requirements for bilingual services and the importance of authentic, natural-sounding Welsh that resonates with Welsh speakers.

Our certified Welsh translation service provides professional translations for public sector organisations meeting Welsh Language Standards, businesses expanding into Welsh markets, and individuals requiring bilingual documentation. Each translation is completed by native Welsh speakers who understand both formal written Welsh and regional variations.

We translate a wide range of Welsh documents:

• Welsh Language Standards compliance — policies, correspondence, signage, websites, forms, and all public-facing content for councils and public bodies
• Civil registry documents — tystysgrif geni (birth certificate), tystysgrif priodas (marriage certificate), tystysgrifau cofrestru sifil
• Educational documents — Welsh-medium school certificates, university documents, professional qualifications
• Legal documents — contracts, terms and conditions, policies, court documents requiring Welsh versions
• Healthcare documents — patient information, NHS Wales communications, medical consent forms
• Business materials — marketing content, annual reports, corporate communications
• Government documents — Senedd Cymru documents, Welsh Government correspondence, local authority papers
• Historical documents — older Welsh documents, genealogical records, chapel registers

All translations maintain consistency with Welsh orthographic conventions and terminology standards.

Professional Welsh translation requires specific expertise:

• Welsh Language Standards — public bodies in Wales must meet specific standards. We understand compliance requirements for councils, NHS, and Welsh Government-regulated organisations
• Mutations — Welsh uses consonant mutations (soft, nasal, aspirate) that change word beginnings based on grammatical context. Incorrect mutations mark translation as non-native
• Regional variations — North and South Welsh have vocabulary and pronunciation differences. We match the appropriate register for your audience
• Formal vs informal — Welsh distinguishes between formal (chi) and informal (ti) address. Official documents require appropriate register
• Technical terminology — specialist Welsh terminology exists for legal, medical, and technical fields. We use established Welsh terms rather than awkward translations
• Cysill and Cysgair — we use Welsh language tools including the national spell-checker and terminology database to ensure accuracy

Our native Welsh translators understand both linguistic requirements and the cultural context that makes translations sound natural to Welsh speakers.