Navajo translation

Navajo Translation for Written and Spoken Communication.

Native Navajo linguists and voice talent for public notices, health, election and education content, with correct tone marks and a second native review.

Quick Answer

Should Navajo Content be Written or Recorded?

Both, depending on your audience. Many Navajo speakers, especially elders, prefer spoken Navajo, while schools and younger readers often use written Navajo. For public notices, health and election information, pair a written translation with an audio or video version recorded by a native speaker.

At a glance

Navajo at a Glance

The facts our project managers confirm before a Navajo project starts.

Topic	Detail
Script	Latin alphabet with tone and nasal marks such as á and ą, the letter ł and the glottal stop ʼ.
Where it is used	The Navajo Nation in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, and Navajo communities in cities such as Albuquerque, Phoenix and Flagstaff.
Status	An official language of the Navajo Nation, alongside English.
Typical content	Public notices, election information, health campaigns, school materials, radio and video scripts.
Terminology	Many modern medical, legal and technical concepts need an agreed Navajo term or a short explanation.

What we deliver

Navajo Services we Deliver

Native Navajo linguists, voice talent and data specialists, managed by one project manager.

Public Notices and Campaigns

Public health, safety and community notices in written and spoken Navajo.

Election Information

Voter information, ballot instructions and audio versions for Navajo speakers.

Audio and Video

Radio spots, video voiceover and recorded messages by native Navajo voice talent.

Education Materials

School notices, learning materials and family communication.

Common mistakes

Where Navajo Projects Go Wrong

Most problems in Navajo projects come from a few predictable gaps. This is what we check on every file.

Only text is delivered. Many speakers understand spoken Navajo far better than written Navajo, so key messages need audio.
Marks are dropped. Tone marks, nasal hooks and the glottal stop change meaning, and some fonts and systems remove them. We check the final output.
New concepts are left unexplained. Medical, legal and technical terms need an agreed Navajo term or a plain explanation, reviewed by a second native speaker.
Regional wording is ignored. Vocabulary can differ between communities, and we match linguists to your audience.

How we work

Four Steps from Files to Delivery

Scope

Send your files, target market and deadline. We confirm the dialect or variant, the file format and a fixed price before work starts.

Match

We assign native linguists or voice talent with experience in your subject, and agree a glossary and style notes with you.

Produce and Review

A second native specialist reviews every translation, script or recording against the source and your glossary, in line with ISO 17100.

Deliver

You receive files in the format you need: subtitle files, mixed audio, print-ready layouts or data in your schema.

Free Test Translation

Test Our Navajo on 300 Words, Free

Send us 300 words and we translate them free, with the second native linguist review included, so you can judge the quality before you commit.

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FAQ

Questions About Navajo Translation

Not covered here? Ask us directly.

Tell us About Your Navajo Project.

Send your files, audience and deadline. We reply with a fixed price and a delivery date.

Every language your market speaks, down to the dialect. Native linguists, voice talent and data specialists in 150+ languages.

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