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Certified Arabic Translator
We offer professional translations of all types of documents, books, films and other content into and from Arabic.
Our services are aimed at private individuals, companies and institutions with the highest quality standards.
It is of particular importance to us to point out that we are the only translation agency in Switzerland that has an interpreter with a university degree in Modern Standard Arabic as well as interpreters and translators certified in Switzerland.
Upon request, we will also handle the various authentications of your documents with all necessary authorities, from notaries to the relevant embassy of the respective country, reliably and discreetly.
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PROFESSIONAL ARABIC INTERPRETING
As experienced Arabic interpreters, we have been reliably, discreetly, and professionally supporting individuals, companies, authorities, and institutions for many years. Our strength lies in precise, culturally sensitive, and technically accurate language interpretation.
Simultaneous interpreting transmits what is said almost in real time, ideal for negotiations, meetings, hearings and formal discussions.
For smaller groups, personal conversations or sensitive situations, we also offer consecutive interpreting, which creates space for accuracy, understanding and structured communication.
Our interpreters are mobile, flexible, and academically trained. Thanks to our central location in Zurich, we can be deployed at short notice and throughout Switzerland.
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ARABIC COURSES
Do you want to learn Arabic but don't know whether Modern Standard Arabic or Egyptian Arabic is right for you?
Your goals and interests are what matter. I'd be happy to advise you and put together a course tailored specifically to your needs.
Course content varies depending on the level:
Reading and writing the Arabic alphabet
Important words and phrases for everyday life
Reading and understanding dialogues and conversations
Verb conjugations and Arabic sentence structure
After completing the literacy and grammar units, you will be able to read texts, write and confidently form everyday sentences.
TRANSLATION INTO OTHER LANGUAGES
Accredited translation agency in Zurich
Professional Arabic translations & interpreting – fast, precise and confidential.
Nicht jeder Muttersprachler ist automatisch auch ein qualifizierter Übersetzer oder Dozent.
Ein professioneller Arabischübersetzer muss sowohl die Sprache als auch die Kultur des jeweiligen Landes beherrschen, da er zwischen dem Hocharabischen und den verschiedenen arabischen Dialekten sicher navigieren muss.
Darüber hinaus müssen Übersetzungen für den Schweizer Kontext angepasst werden, damit sie von Araberinnen und Arabern unterschiedlicher Herkunft mühelos verstanden werden. Diese sprachliche und kulturelle Feinabstimmung ist entscheidend für eine erfolgreiche Kommunikation.
Wir bieten zudem folgende Dienstleistungen an:
interkulturelles Coaching, Arabischkurse, Übersetzungen und Dolmetschen.
Unsere professionellen Fachübersetzungen werden von Muttersprachlerinnen und Muttersprachlern aller arabischen Dialekte angefertigt, die über einen universitären Abschluss in Arabisch und Deutsch verfügen sowie über eine schweizerische Ausbildung als interkulturelle Übersetzer und Dolmetscher.
Arab Swiss Center ist ein zertifiziertes Übersetzungsbüro und bietet professionelle Übersetzungen für Arabisch sowie für seltene und weniger verbreitete Sprachen an, darunter:
Arabisch, Amharisch, Dari, Farsi, Kurdisch, Persisch, Tigrinya, Tamilisch, Singhalesisch, Portugiesisch, Türkisch, Niederländisch, Russisch, Ukrainisch, Spanisch, Englisch, Französisch und Deutsch.
Die Qualitätssicherung erfolgt nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip.
Unsere Dolmetscherinnen und Dolmetscher stammen aus verschiedenen Ländern und decken dadurch alle relevanten Dialekte ab.
Alle unsere Dolmetscher und Übersetzer unterliegen einer strengen Verschwiegenheitspflicht, die nicht zeitlich befristet ist.
ARABIC IS NOT THE SAME AS ARABIC
Modern Standard Arabic (العربية الفصحى الحديثة) is considered the common written language of the Arab world. Nevertheless, the Arabic language varies considerably depending on the region, country, and context.
In everyday life, Arabic is mostly spoken in regional dialects. Modern Standard Arabic is primarily used in media, official texts, books, education, and formal communication.
Key differences at a glance:
Classical Arabic is mainly used in religious and historical texts.
Modern Standard Arabic serves as the standard language for media, press and education
- Regional dialects differ considerably from country to country.
- Everyday Arabic, media Arabic and written Arabic must be clearly separated from one another.
This diversity explains why Arabic language skills are not automatically understood the same everywhere.
Example 1: “Now”
- Standard Arabic: الآن "al-ān"
- Colloquial languages (depending on the region):
Egyptian : دلوقتي (delwa'ti) | Syriac : هلّق (halla') | Moroccan : دابا (daba)
Algerian : ضروك (dorak) | Libyan : توّة (tawwa) | Iraqi : هسّة (hassa)
Example 2: "How are you?"
- Standard Arabic: كيف حالك؟ "kaifa ḥāluka / ḥāluki"
- Colloquial languages (depending on the region):
Egyptian: إزيّك؟ (izzayyak) | Syriac: كيفك؟ (kīfak) | Lebanese : كيفك؟ (kifak)
Moroccan: شنو حوالك؟ (shnu ḥwālak) | Iraqi: شلونك؟ (shlōnak)
DIVISION OF THE NEW ARABIC
The Arabic language consists of numerous regional dialects that differ significantly in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. These differences play a central role in translations, interpreting services, and everyday communication.
The most important dialect groups include:
Egyptian Arabic
The most well-known dialect of the Arab world, widely disseminated through film, television and media.
Maghreb Arabic
Spoken in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania. This dialect differs significantly from Modern Standard Arabic.
Gulf Arabic
Widespread in the Gulf States from Kuwait to Oman, with regional variations.
Levantine Arabic
Spoken in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine; considered to be easily understood within the Arab world.
Arabic of the Arabian Peninsula
Includes various regional dialects in Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries.
Yemeni Arabic
Independent dialect forms with historical peculiarities.
Sudanese Arabic
Widespread in Sudan and adjacent regions of East Africa.
Iraqi Arabic
With significant differences between northern, central and southern Iraq.
This diversity shows why Arabic language skills alone are not sufficient and why dialectal competence is crucial for professional translations and interpreting services.
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THE ARABIC LANGUAGE
Arabic dialects feel very different from Modern Standard Arabic. They have a different vocabulary, grammar, and expressions. All of this makes Arabic dialects quasi-languages.
Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages, spoken by over 1.2 billion people.
The UN recognized Arabic as the sixth official language
Language of the world organization.
300 million people speak Arabic as their "mother tongue", 10 million as a second language, and for the largest number as a cultural language.
Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages today, spoken by over 250 million people in the Middle East alone. It is used daily in newspapers, radio and television commentary, and literature.
Furthermore, for all Muslims, Old Arabic is the language of the Quran and the only permissible form of speech in prayer; Old Arabic is therefore the religious language in Turkey , Iran , Pakistan , Afghanistan , Indonesia , Bangladesh , Albania , Brunei , Djibouti , Gambia , Malaysia , and the Maldives .
The Arabic language is the youngest language of the large Semitic language family, which includes Hebrew , Akkadian , Aramaic , Canaanite , and South Arabian-Ethiopian.
The difference between the modern Arabic languages/dialects can be roughly compared to Swiss German dialects.
Certified Arabic translations – recognized by authorities & embassies
Professional Arabic-German translations
We translate all types of documents from Arabic to German and vice versa. These include, among others, birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, family registers, civil status extracts, residence and registration certificates, criminal record extracts, identity documents, name changes, and other private and official documents.
Furthermore, we translate legal documents such as contracts and agreements, powers of attorney, court judgments, pleadings, notarial deeds, certificates of inheritance, wills, and documents for migration and naturalization. Our services also include company and business documents such as commercial register extracts, company formation documents, articles of association, partnership agreements, employment contracts, annual financial statements, invoices, and import and export documents.
In the field of education and recognition, we translate school certificates, diplomas, university degrees, grade summaries, recognition documents and further education certificates.
Upon request, we handle certified translations and the entire administrative process, including notarizations, legalizations, and apostilles at the relevant embassies. We regularly collaborate with Swiss authorities, notaries, and foreign embassies, guaranteeing reliable, discreet, and efficient service.
Arab Swiss offers Arabic translations in Zurich, Bern, Basel, and throughout Switzerland. Our sworn translators hold an INTERPRET certificate, and our translations are recognized by institutions, authorities, and embassies both domestically and internationally. Personal consultation, absolute confidentiality, fast turnaround, and transparent pricing are our top priorities.
Whether you need certified birth certificates in Zurich, legal translations in Bern or company translations in Basel, Arab Swiss is your competent partner for Arabic-German translations throughout Switzerland.
Contact us for a non-binding inquiry.
INTEGRATION COURSES
In Switzerland, around 40,000 Arabs live among the approximately 2 million foreigners.
In this course you will get to know Switzerland and receive the most important information about the landscape, laws, politics, culture and the history of your new home.
You will be informed about your rights and obligations and learn essential information about everyday life, traditions, regulations and freedoms in Switzerland.
This includes, among other things, religious freedom, tolerance, and the equality of different social groups.
In addition, the most important questions about life in Switzerland are answered.
Further information (in Arabic):
Information about Switzerland in Arabic from the website of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
معلومات عن سويسرا باللغة العربية من موقع أمانة الدولة لشئون الهجرة السويسري
The Swiss guide from the website swissinfo.ch
الدليل السويسري من موقع سويس إنفو السويسريStatistical data on the number of Arabs in Switzerland
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