Prism Linguistics arranges Lunda interpreters across Canada, mainly by telephone and video, and supports the certified translation that Lunda speakers need. Lunda is a Bantu language of the borderlands where north-western Zambia meets Angola and the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Interpreting is often arranged by telephone or video, with in-person work in the larger centres.
The first thing to confirm at booking is the speaker's preferred language, the setting, and which side of the border they come from, since Lunda has regional variation across Zambia, Angola and the DRC and the official language of each country differs. We match a professional who speaks Lunda, which is important in an Immigration and Refugee Board hearing, where a claimant's account should be rendered in the language it is given in.
For Canadian courts and tribunals we confirm what the specific court will accept, since interpreter requirements vary by province and case type. In hospitals and clinics the interpreter gives a full, neutral rendering so consent and history stay accurate, which matters in settlement and mental health work. Sessions often run by telephone or video, which lets us reach a suitable Lunda interpreter quickly for an urgent IRCC interview or a medical appointment anywhere in the country.
Common settings include legal and court interpreting, medical and hospital interpreting, IRCC and Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) interviews, and police and enforcement work. See all on-site interpreting options or start a free quote.
Certified translation for Lunda speakers usually runs the other way, from the official language of the home country rather than from Lunda itself, because Lunda is written in a Latin-based alphabet but is used mainly in schooling, religious texts and local publishing rather than for certificates. A civil record will normally be in English from Zambia, Portuguese from Angola or French from the DRC, so we confirm the source language before quoting. We deliver a full English or French translation with a signed certificate of accuracy, or a sworn affidavit before a commissioner of oaths where the receiving body prefers one.
The records we handle include birth, marriage and death certificates, school and training documents, police or judicial papers, and the personal statements that asylum files often rely on where official records are hard to obtain. Names are transliterated consistently and any variant on the original is noted for the officer. Acceptance ultimately depends on the receiving institution, such as IRCC, the IRB or a provincial body.
For documents rather than spoken interpreting, see certified Lunda translation, our full Lunda translation services, or general document translation. Every translation moves through our TEP workflow — translation, editing and proofreading by separate linguists — with free revisions.
An interpreter attends in person for hearings, medical appointments and meetings. On-site interpreting
Same-day, often within minutes, for calls, intake and urgent situations. Phone interpreting
Telehealth, remote hearings and sign language, anywhere in Canada. Video interpreting
Simultaneous interpreting for events and multilingual meetings. Conference interpreting
Legal consultations, settlement services and private appointments. Private interpreting
ASL and LSQ interpreting for accessible appointments and events. Sign language
We arrange Lunda interpreters in cities across every province and territory — on site in the major centres and by telephone or video everywhere else:
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Lunda is a Bantu language spoken by around 400,000 people in northwestern Zambia, southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and parts of Angola. Documents from this region are typically issued in English (Zambia), Portuguese (Angola) or French (DRC) and routed accordingly, with Lunda itself most often needed for interpreting.
Yes. Lunda interpreting is usually arranged by telephone or video. Tell us the setting and whether the speaker is from Zambia, Angola or the DRC and we confirm availability.
Civil records are usually issued in the country's official language: English in Zambia, Portuguese in Angola, French in the DRC. Most translation is from that language. Where a document is in Lunda we translate it directly.
Yes. We translate the documents that exist and any personal statements, with a certificate of accuracy or a sworn affidavit where required, and arrange a Lunda interpreter for the hearing. Acceptance ultimately depends on the receiving institution.
Tell us the language, the setting and the date through our quote form or by phone. We return a written quote with the exact price and turnaround, usually within 60 minutes during business hours, before you commit.
Tell us the setting, the city and the date, and we will confirm a qualified Lunda interpreter and a firm price.