6Start translating with Crowdin
One step in setting up serlo.org in your language is translating the basic structure, buttons and icons on the page - the so called “strings”. This is not about translating any learning content, yet, but the basic structure of the page that will allow authors to create content in your language later on.
For this type of translation we use crowdin.com, a platform that allows translators to work collaboratively across different languages. In order to start translating into your language, you need to create a Crowdin account. Then go to Serlo Education page on Crowdin and choose the language that you want to translate serlo.org into.
Crowdin has their own ‘Getting Started’ section, which we advise you to look at when you start translating: https://support.crowdin.com/crowdin-intro/
Open the default.po file to start translating.
On the right hand side you can see the strings (the basic components) that you should translate. There is an automatic suggestion for a translation that you can consider to use if you want.
Enter your translation in the middle and go through all the pages.
Uncertain about something?
There will be cases in which you won't be sure how to translate string correctly because of missing context. There are four strategies to deal with that:
Check if there is context at the top center of the Crowdin platform.
Look up the German or other translation at the bottom center of the Crowdin platform.
Check the discussions or start a new discussion on the string at the right of the Crowdin platform.
Discuss with your translation buddy (see next section).
Ask your Serlo Guide for help.
