Professional and Certified Ukrainian Translators

In accordance with the quality policy of Baltic Media^®, translation into the language required by the client is carried out by a Ukrainian translator who is a NATIVE speaker of Ukrainian and/or who resides in Ukraine.

We employ only professional Ukrainian translation specialists with a college/university degree in linguistics and/or with experience in Ukrainian translation work with/without specialisation in a specific field.

We have implemented and we work in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System; thus, we have improved the Ukrainian translation project coordination and Ukrainian translator selection procedure. Baltic Media^® has its own Ukrainian translator testing system. Criteria: linguistic education, at least 5 years of experience in Ukrainian translation, references from other clients and a Ukrainian test translation.

Ukrainian Translation Services by Native Ukrainian Translators

1. Each Ukrainian translation goes through three stages: translation, editing and proof-reading.
2. Ukrainian translators work with such translation programs as SDL Trados Studio and Memsource, which ensure consistent terminology.
3. Data security, storage and confidentiality are our responsibilities. Finished Ukrainian translations are stored on our servers. If you ever lose your Ukrainian translation, we will find it in our electronic archives.
4. Educated, competent and service-oriented Ukrainian translation project managers who constantly improve their qualifications in project management.
5. Civil liability insurance against any possible Ukrainian translation mistakes — the insurance company will compensate the loss caused to the client. While no such case has ever occurred in the history of the Baltic Media^® operation, the insurance serves as an additional guarantee for the client.
6. We work globally and have 30 years of international work experience, as our customers and translators are located on every continent.
7. Additional services include layout design for Ukrainian translations and pre-print preparation. When submitting the copy for Ukrainian translation to us, you may choose to receive the layout ready to print. We offer a layout design service (DTP — Desktop Publishing).

Certified Ukrainian Translation Services

Here are some of the benefits of using certified Ukrainian translation services:

• Certified translations are more likely to be accepted by official organizations, such as government agencies and educational institutions.
• Certified translators are held to high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
• Certified translations can help to protect you from legal and financial problems.

If you need to have a document translated into Ukrainian it is important to choose a certified translation service. This will ensure that your translation is accurate and complete, and that it will be accepted by the intended recipient.

A certified Ukrainian translation is a translated official document accompanied by a signed statement from the translator attesting to the completeness and accuracy of the translation. The statement can also be notarized by a notary public. Once a translation is certified it becomes a legal record.

So, an official Ukrainian translation is when it is certified either by the translator, or by a translation office or a notary. We can offer all these types of translation certification.

The most popular type of translation of official documents is a certified translation as a certified translation has the same accreditation in most of the countries.

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Other than operating with the most commonly used text processing software, for instance, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Apple Pages, desktop publishing (DTP) software Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, we also use special translation software such as SDL Trados Studio, Memsource and Wordfast, thus forming clients’ terminology databases.

In addition, we offer text conversion from/to PC and Mac platforms and preparation of PDF and printing proofs.

Our specialists are also experienced in Ukrainian web site and software localisation and translation of subtitles, voice-overs, dubbing of TV programmes, movie trailers, video games, radio programmes and commercials into Ukrainian.

Language family: Indo-European, Slavic languages, Ukrainian

Ukrainian (Українська мова, Ukrainska mova) is the official state language of Ukraine and one of the most widely spoken languages in Eastern Europe. It belongs to the East Slavic branch of the Slavic language family, closely related to Russian and Belarusian but distinct in its phonology, grammar, and vocabulary. The language shares some vocabulary with the languages of the neighboring Slavic nations, most notably with Belarusian, Polish, Russian and Slovak.

Official language of: Ukraine

Language code ISO 639-1: UK

Key Features of the Ukrainian Language

1. Linguistic Classification

• Family: Indo-European
• Branch: Balto-Slavic → Slavic → East Slavic
• Alphabet: Cyrillic script, with unique letters like Ґ, Є, І, and Ї.

2. Phonology

• Rich vowel system with clear distinctions between sounds.
• Musical intonation and frequent use of soft consonants give Ukrainian its melodic quality, often called one of the most "melodic" languages in the world.

3. Vocabulary

• Approximately 70% of the vocabulary is shared with Belarusian, and about 62% with Russian.
• Strong influence from Polish, particularly in western regions.
• Loanwords from Turkish, German, English, and other languages due to Ukraine's historical connections.

4. Grammar

• Highly inflected language: Nouns, adjectives, and pronouns decline in seven grammatical cases.
• Verb Conjugations: Complex tense, mood, and aspect distinctions.
• Word Order: Flexible but often subject-verb-object (SVO).

Historical Development

• Origins: Descended from Old East Slavic, the common language of the Kievan Rus’ federation (9th–13th centuries).
• Medieval Period: Developed distinct traits during the Lithuanian-Polish rule in the 14th–16th centuries.
• Modern Standardization: Formalized in the 19th century during a period of cultural revival, particularly in opposition to policies suppressing Ukrainian identity under Russian and Soviet regimes.

Current Status

• Speakers: Over 40 million globally, primarily in Ukraine and Ukrainian diaspora communities (Canada, the USA, Poland, Brazil, etc.).
• Official Language: Recognized as the sole state language of Ukraine since 1991, enshrined in its Constitution.
• Regional Use: While widely spoken across Ukraine, Russian remains prevalent in eastern and southern regions.

Ukrainian vs. Russian

• While Ukrainian and Russian share similarities, they are mutually intelligible only to a limited extent. Differences are found in:
  • Vocabulary: Ukrainian uses more unique Slavic roots and borrowings from Polish.
  • Phonetics: Ukrainian has distinct sounds like [ɦ] for "г" and uses "и" for a sound closer to [ɪ].
  • Grammar: Unique word forms and constructions, such as the vocative case in Ukrainian.

Cultural Significance

• Ukrainian is deeply tied to the country’s national identity and cultural heritage.
• Literature: Prominent writers include Taras Shevchenko (national poet), Ivan Franko, and Lesya Ukrainka.
• Music: Folk songs and traditions, such as the "kobzar" minstrels, are a cornerstone of Ukrainian culture.

Learning Ukrainian

• Accessibility: Easier for speakers of other Slavic languages due to shared grammar and vocabulary roots.
• Resources: Increasing global interest has led to more online courses, textbooks, and language-learning apps.
• Motivation: Learning Ukrainian is a meaningful way to connect with the country's rich history, literature, and resilient culture.

The Ukrainian language is more than a means of communication—it's a symbol of national pride and cultural resistance. As Ukraine continues to assert its sovereignty and identity on the world stage, its language plays a crucial role in uniting its people and preserving its heritage.