[How-to] Translate projects on Transifex

[lah7]

In this simple guide, we'll be looking at how to translate open source software using Transflex, an online service.

This article features Ubuntu MATE Welcome as the application to translate.

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1. Register for an account.

It's free, and requires an e-mail address.

• https://www.transifex.com/signup/

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2. Join a team for translating.

Open the project page to find the application you'd like to translate. Click Join Team.

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Pick the language you'd like to translate.

Not listed?
Use the hamburger icon on the last page to request a language. You may need to await approval from the maintainer before translation can be started.

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3. Start translating!

Pick your desired language from the list.

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Pick the page you'd like to translate from the list.

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Click on the entry, a pop up will appear, click Translate.

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Begin translating!

Don't forget to save when you are finished!

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That's all! You may recieve e-mail notifications to keep you informed you should the translations require a review or become incomplete by new strings.

Thank you for your contribution. Your time makes a difference to users around the world who can experience open source in their own native language.

[anon42388993]

So we do not need to speak the language, just be able to run a translator? I’m new to this, got to ask.

[lah7]

It’s for people who can read and write between two languages, not necessarily the speaking aspect. No point having an inaccurate computer translator doing the work, language is very complex.

[Milozzy]

Hi
I just install Ubuntu Mate 16.04 and I found out that there’s no italian translation!
So I requested the Italian language on transifex and I plan to start contributing as soon as it will be approved