About the Santali language.
Santali is spoken in eastern India, in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and Assam, and in Bangladesh and Nepal. It is one of India's 22 scheduled languages. It belongs to the Munda branch of the Austroasiatic family, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan languages around it. Other Austroasiatic languages we translate include Khmer and Vietnamese. We also translate Assamese and Awadhi, other languages of South Asia.
Santali has its own script, Ol Chiki, created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925 and now widely used in education and publishing. It is also written in Devanagari, Bengali, Odia and the Latin alphabet, depending on the state and community. Tell us which script your readers use and we will deliver in it.
Indian official documents from the region are often in Hindi, Bengali, Odia or English, which we also translate. Santali work is usually community, health and education information, cultural and research material, personal documents, and interpreting.
We translate in both directions, including Santali into English. Indian names are often spelled in more than one way, so we keep them consistent with the passport or other documents you supply. 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 Santali 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 Santali project before quoting.
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Santali document translation
Accurate translation of written materials including contracts, reports, correspondence, and marketing content.
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Santali website and software localisation
Adapting websites, applications, and digital platforms for Santali-speaking audiences, including text, interface elements, and supporting content.
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Santali interpreting
Ask about Santali 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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Santali voice-over
Multilingual voice recording for video and audio productions requiring Santali language delivery.
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Santali subtitling
Accurate, timed Santali subtitles for films, corporate videos, e-learning content, and broadcast media.
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Santali desktop publishing
Formatting and layout services for print and digital materials translated into Santali, ensuring a professional finished product.
Certified, legal and business Santali translation.
Certified Santali translation
For official documents, tell us which institution will receive your Santali 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 Santali 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.
Santali legal translation
Legal translation into and from Santali 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
Santali government translation
Premium Lingua provides Santali 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).
Santali business document translation
For businesses operating in or engaging with Santali-speaking markets, clear and accurate communication is essential. Share previous translations, glossaries or approved terminology before we start, so your Santali 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 Santali 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.