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Berihu G.

Berihu G.

Senior Ethiopic Philologist | Geez, Amharic & Tigrinya to English

Are you looking for an expert who understands not just the words, but the "soul" of Ethiopian languages? I am a traditional Philologist and Scholar of Qene (the ancient Ethiopic art of philosophical poetry and multi-layered semantics). I specialize in high-quality translation from Ge’ez, Amharic, and Tigrinya into English, bridging the gap between ancient Ethiopic manuscripts and modern professional requirements. Most translators focus on surface-level meaning; I specialize in interpreting the "Wax and Gold" (Sem-na-Worq)—the complex, multi-layered nuances embedded in our texts. Whether your project involves ancient religious manuscripts, historical research, or modern professional documentation, I provide English translations that are both academically rigorous and culturally authentic. How I can help you: - Philological Translation: Expert translation of ancient ecclesiastical and secular manuscripts into clear, professional English. - Deep Linguistic Insight: Expert command of Amharic, Tigrinya, and Ge’ez, ensuring accurate meaning transfer into the English language. - Cultural Integrity: As an Ethiopian Deacon and Qene scholar, I ensure that the sanctity and historical weight of your materials are preserved in the final English text. - Professional Delivery: I deliver clean, formatted, and ready-to-use documents in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, suitable for publication, academic review, or professional use. My goal is not just to translate; I provide high-precision English renderings that preserve the essence of your original work. Let’s connect to discuss how I can bring accuracy and depth to your project.

🇪🇹Mek'ele, Ethiopia$35/hr70% JSSSince May 2026

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1k

Last 6 months ÷ 5.4 months active (since May 2026)

World#47,899 / 412k
🇪🇹Country#142 / 1,609
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $5.5k

Total earnings
$5.5k

Billed in all: $5.6k

World#245,846 / 412k
🇪🇹Country#706 / 1,609
Per project
$5.5k

$5.5k in the last 6 months

World#31,293 / 412k
🇪🇹Country#74 / 1,609
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,096 / 412k
🇪🇹Country#739 / 1,609
Projects in all
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#360,675 / 412k
🇪🇹Country#1,496 / 1,609

Earnings, last 30 days

$5.6kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$5.5k$5.6k$5.7k$5.8kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 10

Rarest: top 3% in Amharic, of 67. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 1Tigrinya26 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #1Top 4%
  2. 2Amharic67 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #2Top 3%
  3. #8Academic Transcription120 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #1Top 7%
  4. #30Manuscript258 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #1Top 12%
  5. #42Academic Translation720 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #1Top 6%
  6. #54Transcript674 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #2Top 8%
  7. #90Video Transcription1,245 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #1Top 7%
  8. #164Localization1,426 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #1Top 12%