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Kafayat T.

English-German Transcriber, Translator, Proofreader, Subtitle Expert

100+ Projects Completed | 5-Star Rated | Native German Speaker "I've hired Kafayat many times for transcriptions, and I will continue hiring her in the future - her work is detail-oriented and her communication is wonderful. Don't hesitate to hire her if you get the chance!" - Emily Kinskey 🎯 Why Choose Me? ✅ Native German speaker with native-level English proficiency ✅ Fast 24-hour turnaround on most projects ✅ 500+ satisfied clients across translation, localization, transcription, and subtitling ✅ Military veteran - disciplined, reliable, and detail-oriented ✅ Bachelor's in Social Work - trained to read nuance, tone, and cultural context, not just words 🔥 What I Do: Translation & Localization (German ↔ English) - Document translation across legal, medical, technical, and business content - Website and e-commerce localization for Shopify, WordPress, and custom platforms, including SEO-optimized on-page copy - Marketing translation: landing pages, ad copy, and brand messaging adapted for the German (DACH) market - App and software localization, including UI strings and in-product copy - Certified translation for official and legal documents - Desktop publishing for translated materials ready to print or publish Subtitling & Captioning - YouTube, corporate, and documentary subtitle creation and translation - SRT, VTT, and all standard subtitle formats, including closed captioning - Timing, synchronization, and Netflix-style subtitle standards - Film subtitling for wider audience distribution Transcription - Audio and video transcription in German and English - Interviews, podcasts, webinars, and live meetings - Verbatim or clean, time-stamped transcripts - Court and legal transcription 🏢 Industries I Serve: Tourism & Hospitality | Construction & Engineering | Banking & Finance | Healthcare | E-commerce | Technology | Legal | Marketing | Education | Real Estate | B2B 🛠️ Tools & Software I Use: CAT Tools (SDL Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat) | Subtitle Software (Aegisub, Subtitle Edit, YouTube Studio) | Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace | Quality assurance tools for error-free delivery ⚡ What You'll Get: 💯 100% Human Translation - no machine translation, ever 🚀 Fast Delivery - most projects completed within 24-48 hours 🎯 Error-Free Quality - thorough proofreading included 💬 Excellent Communication - quick responses and updates 🔒 Unlimited Revisions - your satisfaction guaranteed 💰 Money-Back Guarantee - risk-free service 📱 Always Available - 24 hrs response time, ready to start immediately 📊 My Track Record: ✔ 500+ completed projects ✔ 83% Job Success Score ✔ 111+ total jobs ✔ 284+ hours billed ✔ ID Verified & Military Veteran ✔ Available 30+ hrs/week 🎓 Certified & Professional: I'm a passionate, certified German/English translator and transcriptionist with years of hands-on experience. As a native German speaker with native-level English skills, I handle written texts, localization, internationalization, audio files, and live presentations with cultural accuracy and linguistic precision. My approach: I don't just translate words - I translate meaning, context, and cultural nuances to ensure your message resonates with your target audience. 💡 Ready to Get Started? Whether you need a quick document translation, professional website localization for the German (DACH) market, or accurate video subtitles, I'm here to deliver exceptional results on time, every time. Click "Hire Now" or message me to discuss your project. I typically respond within 2 hours and can start immediately! No project is too small or too large. Let's work together to break language barriers and expand your global reach. Looking forward to working with you! Kafayat T. Professional German-English Translator | Transcriber | Subtitle Expert P.S. Need it urgently? I offer express delivery for rush projects. Just ask!

🇩🇪Frankfurt am Main, Germany$10/hr100% JSS4.81 (80)Since Feb 2019

Earnings and projects

MRR
$615

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#69,220 / 412k
🇩🇪Country#486 / 3,842
Revenue, last 30 days
$132

Last 6 months: $3.7k

World#88,441 / 412k
🇩🇪Country#595 / 3,842
Total earnings
$17k

Billed in all: $18k

World#151,371 / 412k
🇩🇪Country#1,158 / 3,842
Per project
$144

$369 in the last 6 months

World#286,062 / 412k
🇩🇪Country#2,864 / 3,842
Projects, last 6 months
10
70% fixed30% hourly
World#18,299 / 412k
🇩🇪Country#145 / 3,842
Projects in all
121

Across 138 contracts

86% fixed14% hourly
World#21,479 / 412k
🇩🇪Country#137 / 3,842

Earnings, last 30 days

$17.8k+$132 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$17.6k$17.7k$17.8kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 11% in Aegisub

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #6Aegisub57 freelancers · 🇩🇪 #1Top 11%
  2. #17SRT110 freelancers · 🇩🇪 #1Top 15%
  3. #53Subtitle Edit447 freelancers · 🇩🇪 #2Top 12%
  4. #95German to English Translation696 freelancers · 🇩🇪 #22Top 14%
  5. #115English to German Translation846 freelancers · 🇩🇪 #46Top 14%
  6. #146Video Transcription1,245 freelancers · 🇩🇪 #2Top 12%
  7. #213Website Translation1,555 freelancers · 🇩🇪 #12Top 14%
  8. #220Medical Translation1,521 freelancers · 🇩🇪 #3Top 14%