Tigrinya interpreter and translation services in the Twin Cities
Apple Tree Interpreters provides Tigrinya interpreting and translation for medical, legal, education, and community settings across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding area. In person, by phone, or by video, and available 24/7.
About Tigrinya (ትግርኛ) interpreting and translation
Tigrinya is spoken in Eritrea and in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, and by Eritrean and Ethiopian families across Minnesota.
- Ge'ez scriptTigrinya is written in the Ge'ez script, the same writing system used for Amharic.
- Not the same as AmharicTigrinya and Amharic are related but different languages. An Amharic interpreter cannot usually substitute for Tigrinya.
How we can help with Tigrinya
Qualified, trained language professionals who show up prepared, with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.
- Medical settingsTigrinya interpreting for clinics, hospitals, dental offices, and other healthcare visits.
- Legal settingsTigrinya interpreting for attorney meetings, depositions, and other legal situations.
- Community and governmentTigrinya interpreting for government agencies and programs, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations.
- In-person interpretingOn-site interpreters across the Twin Cities.
- Phone and video interpretingFast remote access for urgent needs, clinics, and remote offices.
- Document translationWritten translation of forms, letters, and notices into and out of Tigrinya.
Request a Tigrinya interpreter or translator
Choose the service you need. Most requests are confirmed within 2 hours.
Tigrinya frequently asked questions
Is Tigrinya the same as Amharic?
No. They share a writing system but are different languages. Request Tigrinya if that is what the person speaks.
Can I request a Tigrinya interpreter by phone or video?
Yes. Phone and video interpreting is available for urgent needs and short conversations. Call (612) 400-8903 or use our request options.
Do you translate documents into and out of Tigrinya?
Yes. Request a quote on our translation page with the document type, languages, and deadline. Please do not send documents until we confirm a secure method.
How quickly can I get a Tigrinya interpreter?
Most requests are confirmed within 2 hours, and we are available 24/7, including weekends. Availability can vary by language and setting, so call us for urgent needs.
Other languages we serve
We serve many other languages as well. Availability can vary by language and setting, so contact us for your needs.
We're here whenever you need us
Day or night, our team is ready to connect you with the right interpreter or translator across the Twin Cities.