Online Javanese Translation Services

Javanese is the first language of almost 80 million people, most of whom live in the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra, although there are also some pockets of Javanese speakers in neighbouring Malaysia, especially in the states that share a border with Singapore. Despite its vast number of speakers, Javanese does not have official language status in Indonesia. The majority of Javanese native speakers can also communicate in Indonesian language, which appears to be the predominant language for commercial and business transactions. Nowadays, there are a few magazines written exclusively in Javanese, as well as some television programs broadcast in Javanese and some of its dialects.

From the early 16th century and until the beginning of the 1970s, Javanese was written using the Javanese script. In 1973 a new script was introduced, based on the Latin alphabet. Today, the old script is known by most Javanese speakers, but the Latin-based system is used increasingly more by the new generations, in software programs, and online.

Like other South East Asian languages, spoken Javanese relies heavily on a system of honorifics, or speech forms that vary according to the social status and age of the person being addressed. The specific rules governing the use of honorifics are intertwined with cultural factors. Therefore, mastery of the Javanese language demands extensive knowledge of Javanese culture.

LinguaVox is an online translation agency that offers technical English to Javanese and Javanese to English translations. We exclusively employ Javanese translators that are adequately qualified (usually having a degree in Translation) and who can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as professional translators. Our Javanese translators are native speakers who possess a thorough knowledge of local cultural traditions and the honorific system. Furthermore, our agency has been awarded with two international quality certificates: ISO 9001 and industry-specific ISO 17100.

LinguaVox offers the following Javanese language services:

• English to Javanese and Javanese to English document translations. Our team of Javanese translators, revisers, reviewers, and proofreaders can help you with your technical, legal, medical, or financial translation needs, among many other specialities. Our English to Javanese translators are familiar with the various Javanese dialects, while our Javanese to English translation professionals can work into British, American, Australian English, etc.
• Javanese language interpreters in many modalities (consecutive, simultaneous, over-the-phone, etc.)
• Translations between Javanese and dozens of other languages, including Indonesian, Malay, Dutch, Chinese, etc.
• LinguaVox has a specialised division in charge of multimedia translation projects, desktop publishing, and website translation.
• Do not hesitate to contact us for a non-binding quote.