Tamil Nadu (India), Sri Lanka, Singapore
Tamil Translation and Interpretation
Our dedicated team covers Tamil video translation, document translation and interpretation for Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka and Singapore, where it is an official language. From broadcast subtitles (srt/smi) to official documents, with up to 360 minutes delivered within 48 hours for minor language pairs.
Delivery within 48 hours
Up to 360 minutes for minor language pairs.
Dedicated PM
One person owns your project from intake to post-delivery Q&A.
Broadcast formats
srt, smi, Premiere, Final Cut, Word & HWP preview, Cinema.
Starting rates for this language
Video
₩5,900~
per min
Documents
₩12,350~
per 250 words
Interpretation
₩100,000~
per hour
On-site
₩70,000~
per hour
Starting rates based on unscripted broadcast video; final quotes vary by direction and material.
See rates for all languagesLooking for a Tamil interpreter
Tamil interpretation starts at ₩100,000 per hour. The right mode depends on the setting and the number of participants, so read the notes below before you enquire.
Consecutive
The speaker pauses and the interpreter renders each passage. One interpreter, no equipment needed. Meetings run longer because speech and interpretation alternate.
Simultaneous
Interpretation runs almost in step with the speaker. Requires a booth and receivers, and two interpreters working in rotation. Meeting time is unaffected, which suits larger events.
Escort
The interpreter accompanies the whole schedule, including travel and meals. Used for plant visits and trade fairs where the location keeps changing.
Typical settings
- Business meetings and negotiations
- Seminars and presentations
- Overseas business trips
- Trade fairs and exhibitions
Send us material in advance and we prepare the terminology. Slides, an attendee list and the agenda are reviewed together in the pre-assignment meeting.
See interpretation servicesScript and orthography
Tamil script (abugida)
What actually matters in this language
- Tamil has a sharp split between the formal written register and the spoken one. Broadcast interviews use the spoken form and official documents the written form, so we decide at intake which register the subtitles should carry.
- Sri Lankan official documents often print Tamil and Sinhala together, so we check at intake whether both scripts appear in the source.
Why Wooshang Bridge for Tamil
- 208 languages. The only translators group in Korea that publishes starting rates for every language it supports.
- A dedicated Tamil team drawn from 4,850+ certified linguists across 27+ countries.
- Broadcast and OTT credits including Netflix, KBS, EBS, JTBC, Channel A and CJ ENM.
- Intake 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays; 48 hours from intake to delivery.
Tamil translation FAQ
- How much does Tamil video translation cost?
- From ₩5,900 per minute for unscripted broadcast video. Documents start at ₩12,350 per 250 words, interpretation at ₩100,000 per hour and on-site work at ₩70,000 per hour. A dedicated PM confirms the final quote after reviewing your material.
- How long does Tamil translation take?
- 48 hours from intake to delivery is the standard. For minor language pairs we deliver up to 360 minutes within 48 hours, with intake open 24/7 including holidays.
- Which subtitle formats do you deliver for Tamil?
- srt, smi, vtt and ass subtitle files, plus Premiere Pro and Final Cut formats. Broadcast preview translations are delivered as Word or HWP documents.
- Can you also handle Tamil interpretation or documents?
- Yes. On-site, survey and conference interpretation, as well as patent, legal and academic document translation, are run by the same PM. Wooshang Bridge covers 208 languages with 4,850+ certified linguists across 27+ countries.
- Should Tamil interpretation be consecutive or simultaneous?
- It depends on the number of participants and the nature of the meeting. Small meetings and negotiations run consecutively with one interpreter and no equipment. Events with a speaker and a sizeable audience run simultaneously, with a booth, receivers and two interpreters in rotation. Trips and trade fairs with frequent movement are covered by an escort interpreter for the whole schedule.