Capital Linguists
Tongan Translation Services & Interpreters
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Capital Linguists
Tongan Interpreting & Translation Services
At Capital Linguists, we offer specialist Tongan translation and interpreting services, providing both standard and certified translations, in addition to native Tongan interpreters who will help you communicate both precisely and fluently.
Our English-Tongan and Tongan-English linguists combine native-level fluency with practical experience; every translator and interpreter we work with has at least five years in the profession, so you get language expertise you can trust.
Capital Linguists’ accredited team brings specialist knowledge in areas such as law, medicine, business, and public administration, so whether you’re preparing legal documents, healthcare materials, or content to support community outreach, you’ll work with linguists who understand the subject, as well as the language.
You’ll also be impressed by our rigorous approaches that allow us to maintain our high standards: our ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certifications reflect robust quality processes, careful vetting, and strong risk management, so you can trust the caliber of the professionals we assign to your work.
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For prompt service, call (612) 817-7744, or email [email protected] and we will contact you immediately.
Why Choose Capital Linguists? Our Promise to You…
Immediate Response
Our responsive customer service team can’t fail to impress. All questions are answered promptly and thoroughly. Every client has a dedicated Project Manager who will ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.
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Our clients come back time and time again, thanks to our combination of exceptional quality with affordability. We never compromise on accuracy, and you’ll be amazed at the excellent value for your investment.
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Reach out when it’s convenient for you, and we’ll be happy to provide an immediate, free quote for all our Tzotzil translation and interpretation services.
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Interesting Facts About the Tongan Language
Tongan is a Polynesian language of the Austronesian family, spoken mainly across the islands of the kingdom of Tonga – notably in and around the capital, Nuku’alofa – and by Tongan communities in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and beyond. Known to its speakers as Lea Faka-Tonga and closely related to Samoan and Māori, it is the Kingdom’s official language and remains central to everyday, religious, and ceremonial life.
Five Interesting Facts About Tongan:
- The Tongan alphabet features around 17 letters, and the glottal stop (written as a turned comma, like ʻ) is treated as a full letter in its own right, because of its ability to affects meaning.
- Tongan speakers distinguish between the different kinds of “we.” For example, there’s an inclusive and exclusive version for when that “we” includes the person being addressed, versus “we” that essentially means “we not including you.”
- Long vowels are written with a mark (a macron/tōloi), but in practice you’ll often see them omitted. This means correct pronunciation sometimes relies on a reader’s knowledge rather than on consistent spelling.
- The written form you’ll see today was standardized in the 19th and early 20th centuries by missionaries and linguists. For this reason, older spellings sometimes look surprising compared with modern Tongan.
- Tongan has a very particular accent that makes it sound distinct from many other Polynesian tongues. Listeners often notice a particular rhythm and stress pattern that gives Tongan its characteristic cadence.
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