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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 5.4 months active (since May 2026)
Last 6 months: $5.5k
Billed in all: $5,636$5.6k
$5.5k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
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.
- Tigrinya26 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #1Top 4%🇪🇹#1 of 22
- Amharic67 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #2Top 3%🇪🇹#2 of 60
- #8Academic Transcription120 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #1Top 7%🇪🇹#1 of 3
- #30Manuscript258 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #1Top 12%🇪🇹#1 of 8
- #42Academic Translation720 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #1Top 6%🇪🇹#1 of 5
- #54Transcript674 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #2Top 8%🇪🇹#2 of 2
- #90Video Transcription1,245 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #1Top 7%🇪🇹#1 of 14
- #164Localization1,426 freelancers · 🇪🇹 #1Top 12%🇪🇹#1 of 4