Interpreting · on site, by video & by phone
Interpreters for courts, authorities & hospitals in 170+ languages
Whether it is a court hearing, a medical consultation or a business meeting: the RAGUNATHAN interpreting and translation agency provides experienced interpreters from a network of more than 1,000 language professionals – on site throughout Germany, by video and by telephone.
- Consecutive, simultaneous or whispered interpreting
- Video and telephone interpreting often on the same day
- Non-binding quote before the assignment
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Free- Experience
in interpreting - 40 years
- vetted interpreters
& translators - 1,000+
- languages & dialects
– including rare ones - 170+
- German federal states – on site,
by video & by phone - 16
Interpreting formats
On site, by video or by phone
On-site interpreting
At your appointment anywhere in Germany – in court, at a public authority, hospital, law firm or company. You give us the address, we arrange the right professional.
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Video interpreting
Via Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Jitsi – or, if you prefer, via a secure video platform provided by us. From anywhere, with no travel.
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Telephone interpreting
For conversations with clients, patients or public authorities – connected quickly and ideal for short clarifications.
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Short-notice assignments
We are here for you even at short notice. For appointments today or tomorrow, it is best to call us directly.
Call 0208 99 04 77Areas of work
Interpreting for every sector – expert and confidential
Courts, police & public authorities
Court hearings, police interviews, immigration office, job centre and registry office – confidential and confident with specialist terminology.
Medicine & therapy
Informed-consent talks, medical histories, discussions of findings and therapy sessions – so that patients understand everything.
Social services & education
Youth welfare office, counselling centres, schools and nurseries – empathetic, neutral and experienced in sensitive conversations.
Business & events
Business negotiations, notary appointments, trade fairs, training sessions and conferences – with interpreter teams for multilingual events.
How it works
Your interpreting appointment in four steps
- 01Request an appointment
Date, time, language and type of assignment – online, by phone, by email or via WhatsApp.
- 02Receive a non-binding quote
Including all costs – before the assignment is confirmed.
- 03We find the right person
Matched by language, subject area and location – from our network of more than 1,000 language professionals.
- 04Assignment on site, by video or by phone
Reliable and confidential – following our ISO 9001-certified process.
Transparent pricing
What determines the price of an interpreting assignment
- Duration
- Hours, half day or full day
- Language
- Common or rare language
- Location
- On site including travel, or by video/phone
- Type of interpreting
- Consecutive or simultaneous – and the subject area
You receive a no-obligation quote in advance for every appointment.
Request a quote for my appointmentTypes of interpreting
Which type of interpreting suits your appointment?
Consecutive, simultaneous or whispered – we advise you free of charge and suggest the right format.
Get free adviceConsecutive interpreting
Most commonThe interpreter speaks after the speaker: section by section, whenever the speaker pauses. The usual form for conversations with only a few participants.
Simultaneous interpreting
The interpretation runs almost in real time, usually from a booth via headphones and, for longer assignments, by a team of two. Ideal for large audiences, as no time is lost.
Whispered interpreting
A special form of simultaneous interpreting, also known as chuchotage: the interpreter whispers directly next to one or two listeners – without any equipment.
Liaison interpreting
Two-way interpreting for small groups – for example in business negotiations, visits to public authorities or at trade fairs.
Languages
Interpreters for 170+ languages and dialects
From English and Turkish to Tigrinya, Dari or Tamil – we find the right person even for rare languages.
- Arabic العربية
- Turkish Türkçe
- Ukrainian Українська
- Russian Русский
- Polish Polski
- Romanian Română
- Farsi فارسی
- Dari دری
- Kurdish Kurdî
- Tigrinya ትግርኛ
- Tamil தமிழ்
- English English
- French Français
- Bulgarian Български
- Albanian Shqip
- Sign language DGS
Just a small selection You will find all 170 languages and dialects in the A–Z list.
All languages A–ZLocations
Based in Mülheim an der Ruhr – serving the entire Ruhr area and all of Germany
- Mülheim an der Ruhr
- Bochum
- Bottrop
- Dortmund
- Duisburg
- Essen
- Gelsenkirchen
- Hagen
- Hamburg
- Hamm
- Herne
- Krefeld
- Oberhausen
- Recklinghausen
Your town is not listed? We interpret throughout Germany – on site, by video or by phone.
Request an appointmentAll 170 languages and dialects from A to Z
A
- Abron
- Afar
- Afghan
- Afrikaans
- Akan
- Akposo
- Albanian
- Amharic
- Arabic
- Aramaic
- Armenian
- Azerbaijani
B
- Badini
- Balumbu
- Bamba
- Bambara
- Bamileke
- Beelen
- Belarusian
- Bengali
- Berber
- Bosnian
- Broken English
- Bulgarian
- Burmese
C
- Cambodian
- Cantonese
- Caribbean dialects
- Catalan
- Cebuano
- Chechen
- Chinese
- Creole
- Croatian
- Czech
D
- Danish
- Dari
- Dazaga / Gorane
- Dendi
- Dogon
- Dutch
- Dyula / Dioula
E
- Edo
- English
- Estonian
- Ewe
F
- Fante
- Farsi
- Filipino
- Finnish
- Flemish
- French
- Fula / Fulani
G
- Ga / Gain
- Galician
- Georgian
- German
- Gonja/Ngbanyito
- Greek
H
- Hausa
- Hebrew
- Hindi
- Hungarian
I
- Icelandic
- Igbo / Ibo
- Indonesian
- Italian
J
- Japanese
K
- Kannada
- Kanuri
- Kazakh
- Khmer / Cambodian
- Kikongo
- Kinyarwanda
- Kirundi
- Koniake
- Korean
- Kotokoli
- Krio
- Kru
- Kurdish
- Kurmanji
L
- Latin
- Latvian
- Lingala
- Lithuanian
- Luganda
M
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malay
- Malayalam
- Malaysian
- Malinke
- Maltese
- Mandarin
- Mandingo
- Mandinka
- Maninka
- Manou
- Marathi
- Mazirisch
- Mende
- Mina
- Mingrelian
- Moldovan
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Moroccan Arabic
N
- Ndebele
- Nepali
- Njebi / Nzebi
- Norwegian
- Nuer
- Nzema
O
- Oromo
P
- Pashto
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Punjabi
R
- Romani
- Romanian
- Russian
S
- Saho
- Sarma
- Serbian
- Serbo-Croatian
- Shona
- Sign language
- Silesian
- Sinhala
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Somali
- Soninke
- Sorani
- Sorei
- Spanish
- Sunrrai
- Susu
- Susu
- Swahili
- Swedish
T
- Tagalog
- Tajik
- Tamazight
- Tamil
- Tarifit
- Telugu
- Tem / Kotokoli
- Temne
- Thai
- Tibetan
- Tigre
- Tigrinya
- Tshiluba
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Twi
U
- Ukrainian
- Urdu
- Uzbek
V
- Vietnamese
- Visayan
W
- Wolof
Y
- Yiddish
- Yoruba
- Yugoslav (Serbo-Croatian)
Z
- Zarma / Djerma
- Zaza
- Zulu
Further languages and dialects are available on request.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about interpreting
Costs, availability, types of interpreting and confidentiality – answered briefly.
Ask your questionHow much does an interpreter cost?
The price depends on the duration, the language, the location (on site including travel, or by video/phone) and the type of interpreting. You receive a no-obligation quote before the assignment – costs only arise once you confirm.
How quickly can I get an interpreter?
Video and telephone interpreting is often possible on the same day. For appointments today or tomorrow, please call us directly: 0208 99 04 77 (Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm).
What is the difference between consecutive and simultaneous interpreting?
In consecutive interpreting, the message is rendered section by section after the speaker – common in court, at public authorities and in medical consultations. In simultaneous interpreting, the interpretation runs almost in real time, usually from a booth via headphones – common at conferences and training sessions.
Which platforms do you use for video interpreting?
Our interpreters join via Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Jitsi. On request, we can provide a secure video platform.
Which languages do you interpret?
More than 170 languages and dialects – from English, Arabic and Turkish to less common languages such as Tigrinya, Dari or Tamil. Further languages and dialects on request.
Where do your interpreters work?
Our office is in Mülheim an der Ruhr. We interpret on site throughout the Ruhr area, in North Rhine-Westphalia and across Germany – and by video and phone from anywhere.
Are your interpreters bound by confidentiality?
Yes. All our language professionals are bound by confidentiality, our processes are certified to ISO 9001:2015 by TÜV SÜD, and data is processed in compliance with the GDPR.
I am an interpreter – how can I work with you?
We are always looking for interpreters for all languages. Apply online via our careers page at uebersetzungen-ragunathan.de/en/careers.
Looking for an interpreter? We will find the right person.
Tell us the date, time and language – we will get back to you quickly with a no-obligation quote.