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Documentation: Autolanguage plugin

Configuration - Dictionary

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A solid dictionary keeps your terminology consistent and accurate across every language your site translates to. By sticking to a clear list of terms, you avoid messy synonyms or awkward literal translations. This helps both human translators and AI tools work from a single source of truth, and makes your site easier to use and your brand feel reliable everywhere.

Why some terms are "sacred"

In a dictionary, some terms should never be changed or swapped for synonyms. This matters for:

  • Safety: in a manual, an "Emergency Stop" should never be translated simply as a "Stop Button".
  • Legal liability: in contracts or technical specs, a single wrong synonym can cause a breach of contract.
  • User experience: if a button in the interface says "Log In", the help text shouldn't refer to it as "Sign In".

You can add unlimited terms to your dictionary in the Autolanguage plugin. Dictionary terms apply to all translation services.

Source Term The word or phrase to match in the source text.
Target Term The exact translation to use instead of whatever the translation service would otherwise produce.
Target Language The language this rule applies to. Leave empty to apply it to all target languages.

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