About the Romansh language.
Romansh (Rumantsch) is Switzerland's fourth national language, spoken mainly in the canton of Graubünden, including the Engadine valley. It is used officially by the federal government with Romansh speakers. It is a Romance language, descended from the Latin of the Alps, and is written in the Latin alphabet. Other Romance languages we translate include Asturian, Brazilian Portuguese, Catalan and Corsican.
Romansh has five regional written forms, called idioms, such as Sursilvan and Vallader, and a common standard, Rumantsch Grischun, used by the canton and the federal government. Tell us which form your readers use and we will follow it.
We translate in both directions. Romansh work is usually public-sector and cantonal material, education and cultural content, tourism and marketing for Graubünden, and personal documents.
Official documents in Graubünden are often in German or Italian as well as Romansh; we translate all three. A certified translation is available for these. If an authority asks for a sworn translation, ask us to confirm availability for the language pair.
Our Romansh translation services.
Tell us the source and target languages, intended audience and service required. We confirm the available linguist, format and review level for your Romansh project before quoting.
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Romansh document translation
Accurate translation of written materials including contracts, reports, correspondence, and marketing content.
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Romansh website and software localisation
Adapting websites, applications, and digital platforms for Romansh-speaking audiences, including text, interface elements, and supporting content.
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Romansh interpreting
Ask about Romansh interpreting for your meeting, hearing or event. Include the date, location or online platform and preferred interpreting mode so we can check availability.
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Romansh voice-over
Multilingual voice recording for video and audio productions requiring Romansh language delivery.
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Romansh subtitling
Accurate, timed Romansh subtitles for films, corporate videos, e-learning content, and broadcast media.
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Romansh desktop publishing
Formatting and layout services for print and digital materials translated into Romansh, ensuring a professional finished product.
Certified, legal and business Romansh translation.
Certified Romansh translation
For official documents, tell us which institution will receive your Romansh translation and send its written requirements. We assess the language pair and confirm whether the project needs a signed statement of accuracy, a sworn translator or another process. Acceptance is decided by the receiving institution.
Common documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, degree certificates and police clearance certificates. Requirements differ between courts, embassies, universities and immigration authorities, so tell us where the Romansh translation will be submitted and send any written instructions you have. If an authority asks for a sworn translation, ask us to confirm availability for the language pair.
Romansh legal translation
Legal translation into and from Romansh requires specialist knowledge of legal terminology, document conventions, and the specific requirements of the relevant legal system. Each project is assigned to a linguist with the right language pair and subject expertise, and managed by a named project manager.
- Contracts, agreements, and commercial negotiations
- Court pleadings, motions, and legal filings
- Patent applications and intellectual property documents
- Legal correspondence including letters and emails
- Expert witness reports and legal opinions
- Regulatory filings and licence applications
Romansh government translation
Premium Lingua provides Romansh translation services for government agencies, public sector bodies, and organisations working in regulated or government-related environments. Send the required terminology, document format and confidentiality instructions with your brief so these can be assessed and included in the agreed scope.
Client materials are handled under confidentiality requirements, with access restricted to the people who need them to deliver the service, and our privacy framework is designed around the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Romansh business document translation
For businesses operating in or engaging with Romansh-speaking markets, clear and accurate communication is essential. Share previous translations, glossaries or approved terminology before we start, so your Romansh content stays consistent across projects. Our business translation services cover:
- Marketing materials including brochures, adverts, and promotional content
- Financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements
- Company policies, procedures, and internal guidelines
- Business contracts and commercial agreements
- Business correspondence including emails and letters
- Product catalogues, technical specifications, and datasheets
- Human resources documents including job descriptions and employee handbooks
Request your Romansh project quote.
We aim to reply within two business hours, Monday to Friday, South African time. Include your language pair, intended use and deadline so we can assess the scope.
Request received.
A project manager will reply by email or phone, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 SAST.