How to create a new translation

A sample of a new language based on Oromo from Ethiopia

The first step is identifying what your language code is based on ISO 639 (2-level). Looking at the table of language identifiers, the code might be "om-ET".

The second step is to get the country flag; in this case, Ethiopia. Download the flag icons. The flag icon names are based on ISO 369 (one level), which means we are looking for a file named "et.gif".

The third step will be to create the new language. Go to Administration > Languages and create a new language with these values:

• Click on  the new language icon.
• Fill in the fields
  • The "id" might be "om-ET".
  • The "name" might be "Oromo".
  • The "icon" might be the file named "et.gif".
• Click on the Create button.

Once the new language has been created, you must set the translations:

• Click on  the Edit language icon.
• Change the fields.
• Click on the Edit button.

Finally, consider sharing your translation with the community.

• Click on  the Export language translations icon.
• The application retrieves a SQL file with the language translations.
• Contact us using the website contact form, and we will tell you how to share the translation with us.