| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard document translation | From UAH 600 |
| Written text translation | From UAH 600 |
| Consecutive interpreting | From UAH 5,000 |
| Apostille or legalisation | From UAH 1,900 |
| Notarial certification | On request |
The Romanian language
Romania is one of the largest countries in South-Eastern Europe, with a long history, distinctive cultural traditions, and close economic ties with other European Union member states. Its location at the crossroads of Central, Eastern and Balkan Europe has, over the centuries, influenced not only the political and cultural development of the region, but also the formation of a distinctive linguistic environment.
Romanian is the official language of Romania and is used in public administration, education, the judiciary, business, the media and everyday communication. It belongs to the Romance language group and is related to Italian, French, Spanish and Portuguese. At the same time, its long history of development in close contact with Slavic and Balkan peoples has endowed it with several features that distinctly set Romanian apart from other Romance languages.
For Ukraine, this language has particular practical significance. Romania is a direct neighbor of Ukraine, so there are active trade, educational, family, and business ties between the two countries. Romanian is used to draw up documents for study, employment, banking transactions, business, and dealings with government bodies.
Today, the language is also widely used in the digital sphere — on corporate websites, in e-commerce, advertising, educational platforms and multimedia content. As a result, translation into Romanian has long since moved beyond personal documents and is increasingly becoming part of companies’ international communications.
Romanians and the geographical distribution of the Romanian language
The main speakers of Romanian are Romanians — a Romance-speaking people, historically formed on the territory of modern-day Romania and neighboring regions of South-Eastern Europe. The language has become one of the key elements of national culture, historical memory and self-identity.
However, Romanian has long extended beyond the borders of a single state. It is the official language of not only Romania but also the Republic of Moldova. Romanian communities in Ukraine, Serbia, Hungary and other countries in the region also use it.
Significant Romanian diasporas have formed in Italy, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Canada and the USA. For many members of these communities, Romanian remains the language of family communication, culture, education and connection to their country of origin.
Border language contacts are particularly important for Ukraine. Romanian-speaking communities have historically resided in the Chernivtsi and Zakarpattia regions, and the proximity of the borders facilitates a constant flow of documents between the countries.
This is precisely why, in translation practice, it is important to handle names, geographical names, and the names of government bodies, educational institutions, and companies correctly. In documents, such details have legal and administrative significance and must be consistent with the spelling in the original documents.
The history of the origin and development of the Romanian language
Romanian belongs to the Eastern Romance group of Romance languages and derives from the Vulgar Latin spoken by the populations of the Roman Empire's provinces. Its formation is traditionally associated with the Romanization of Dacia following the Roman conquest in the early 2nd century.
The Latin foundation shaped a significant part of the vocabulary and grammar of the future Romanian language. However, the region’s subsequent history made its development considerably more complex and fascinating.
Over the centuries, the local population came into contact with Slavic, Hungarian, Greek, Turkish and other peoples. As a result, Romanian retained its Romance grammatical structure whilst incorporating a substantial body of foreign-language vocabulary.
A distinct phase in its history is linked to the emergence of writing. For a long time, the Cyrillic alphabet was used in Romanian lands, particularly in ecclesiastical and administrative texts. In the 19th century, the Latin alphabet gradually became established, whilst the spelling, grammar and literary language were standardized.
During this same period, the vocabulary was actively enriched with words of French and Latin origin. This is how modern Romanian took shape — a Romance language at its core, yet bearing distinct traces of centuries-long contact with the languages of neighboring peoples.
Features of the Romanian language: alphabet, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary
Modern Romanian uses the Latin alphabet with the distinctive letters ă, â, î, ș, ț. These represent specific sounds and are essential for the correct spelling of words, surnames and geographical names.
The phonetic system of Romanian is generally quite consistent, but it has features that may be unfamiliar to a Ukrainian-speaking reader. For example, the letters c and g can be pronounced differently depending on the following vowel, whilst the sounds represented by ă and î/â have no exact equivalents in Ukrainian.
The grammar is also interesting. Romanian has retained certain features that have been greatly simplified in other Romance languages. Nouns have gender and number, and the declension system retains some case forms.
One of the most distinctive features is the definite article, which is added to the end of a noun. For example, om means ‘person’, whilst omul means ‘this person’ or ‘the person’ in a definite sense.
The verb system includes well-developed forms of tense, mood and person. Furthermore, formal, legal or business language can differ significantly from colloquial speech. This is why a literal translation of constructions from one language to another does not always yield a natural and accurate result.
Romanian vocabulary is predominantly Romance, but it also features notable Slavic, Greek, Hungarian, Turkish and French loanwords. This multi-layered nature is particularly evident in historical, administrative and everyday vocabulary.
Where is Romanian used and what types of translation are most commonly required?
Romanian is widely used in government institutions, education, business, medicine, banking and international trade. For Ukrainian clients, the need for translation most often arises when submitting documents to Romanian authorities, educational institutions, employers, banks or commercial partners.
Among the most frequently requested are translations of passports, birth and marriage certificates, diplomas and their supplements, certificates, applications, powers of attorney, contracts and other official documents.
For businesses, translations of articles of association, contracts, commercial proposals, financial statements, technical materials, instructions and corporate correspondence are in high demand. It is particularly important here to maintain consistent terminology throughout the entire set of documents.
When working with official documents, the translator also takes into account the document’s structure, seals, stamps, notes, numbers and other details. If necessary, the finished translation may require certification in accordance with the intended purpose of its subsequent use.
Professional Romanian translation at the STATUS KO Translation Center
The STATUS KO Translation Center provides translations from and into Romanian for private clients, companies and organizations. We handle personal and official documents, legal and financial materials, contracts, corporate, technical and other specialized documentation.
When translating official documents, it is not only linguistic accuracy that is important, but also adherence to the original’s formatting: the spelling of full names, names of institutions, addresses, numbers, seals and official markings. For specialized texts, the correct use of professional terminology and its consistency throughout the document are particularly important.
If required, the translation can be provided with certification by the translation agency’s stamp or notarisation of the translator’s signature. This allows you to order the translation and the necessary certification in a single request.
To obtain a quote, send a photograph, a scan or an electronic file of the document. We will assess the volume, inform you of the turnaround time and suggest the appropriate format.
Send your document to the STATUS KO Translation Center — and receive a professionally prepared translation into or from Romanian for use in Ukraine or abroad.
