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+380935340152Our bureau offers professional written and oral translations from Moldovan to Ukrainian and from Ukrainian to Moldovan. Since we work with native Moldovan speakers, all translations take into account the culture and customs of Moldova.
Translation services to/from Moldovan
We strive to faithfully reflect the texts that need to be translated, while preserving their meaning and content. Many clients, including individuals, companies, and corporations, trust us. Our many years of experience in document translation mean that we provide services both efficiently and quickly, ensuring the translated texts are impeccable after being proofread.
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In addition to standard translations, we offer specialized translations in fields such as law, econom-ics, medicine, mining, construction, automotive engineering, and marketing.
Many clients often request translations from/into Moldovan for:
- passports;
- contracts and notarial acts;
- user manuals;
- websites;
- scientific publications;
- product descriptions and technical specifications;
- patient medical records, etc.
Please contact us for a free cost estimate. Due to the diversity, complexity, and duration of each order, every translation is calculated individually.
Who speaks Moldovan?
Approximately 2.5 million people worldwide speak Moldovan. For the vast majority of them, it is their native language. Moldovan belongs to the large Indo-European language family, specifically the Romance (more precisely, Eastern Romance) language group. Many consider it a regional variant of the Romanian language. Moldovan is the official language of Moldova and the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic. Outside Moldova, it is spoken by Moldovan national minorities living in Romania, Ukraine, and Russia.
Please note
There are currently no significant differences between the official Moldovan language and the official Romanian language (although Moldovan texts sometimes feature specific regionalisms and archaisms). There are two independent bodies that regulate the standards of the Moldovan language: the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and the Romanian Academy of Sciences. This results in minor spelling differences between the two languages.
Moldovan language – history
The Moldovan language first emerged during the time of the Moldavian Principality in the mid-16th century. Before this, the Church Slavonic language was used in these regions. The earliest texts that appeared in Moldovan included the Bible (notably the Șcheian Psalter, the Voroneț Psalter, and the Hurmuzaki Psalter). Another significant work in the history of the Moldovan language is the Voro-neț Codex, which acknowledges the Moldovan-Romanian rhotacism. One of the most important literary monuments written in the Moldovan language is Dimitrie Cantemir’s “Hieroglyphic History” from 1705, the first novel written in Moldovan.
Did you know
Until 1860, the Moldovan language (like Romanian) was written in Cyrillic script. The transition to the Latin alphabet began thereafter and continued until the late 19th century. Between 1860 and 1862, the Latin alphabet fully replaced Cyrillic. During these years, there was a so-called “Transitional Alphabet,” which included both Latin and Cyrillic letters. From 1924 to 1989, the Moldovan language was written using a simplified Cyrillic script. Currently, both Romania and Moldova use the Latin alphabet, although Cyrillic is still used in Transnistria.
Moldovan language in business
While Moldovan doesn’t play a major role on the international stage, knowledge of it can be very beneficial for conducting business in Ukraine and Russia, and even essential in Moldova and Romania. Therefore, when working in these markets, it’s crucial to ensure professional translations of all company materials into Moldovan. However, in the case of importing goods (for example, wine, for which Moldova is renowned) into the domestic market, it’s worth ensuring a professional translation from Moldovan to Ukrainian. This will undoubtedly contribute to your success in the demanding international market.