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diff --git a/doc/development/i18n/translation.md b/doc/development/i18n/translation.md index 34b7f5e8763..04a9f68abec 100644 --- a/doc/development/i18n/translation.md +++ b/doc/development/i18n/translation.md @@ -48,10 +48,10 @@ Be sure to check the following guidelines before you translate any strings. ### Namespaced strings -When an externalized string is prepended with a namespace (for example, -`s_('OpenedNDaysAgo|Opened')`), the namespace should be removed from the final translation. For -example, in French, `OpenedNDaysAgo|Opened` is translated to `Ouvert•e`, not -`OpenedNDaysAgo|Ouvert•e`. +A namespace precedes the string and is separated from it by a `|` (`namespace|string`). When you see +a namespace before an externalized string, you should remove the namespace from the final +translation. For example, in `OpenedNDaysAgo|Opened`, remove `OpenedNDaysAgo|`. If translating to +French, translate `OpenedNDaysAgo|Opened` to `Ouvert•e`, not `OpenedNDaysAgo|Ouvert•e`. ### Technical terms @@ -61,6 +61,12 @@ should always be in English are noted in the glossary when using This helps maintain a logical connection and consistency between tools (for example, a Git client) and GitLab. +To find the list of technical terms: + +1. Go to [`translate.gitlab.com`](https://translate.gitlab.com). +1. Select the language to translate. +1. Select **Glossary**. + ### Formality The level of formality used in software varies by language: |