# \#translation **URL:** https://talk.openmrs.org/tag/translation/140.md [Latest](https://talk.openmrs.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.openmrs.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.openmrs.org/tags.md) --- ## [What do I do with translated French terms?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/what-do-i-do-with-translated-french-terms/3331)
**Author:** [@dl1](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/dl1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 6:58am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/what-do-i-do-with-translated-french-terms/3331 "2026-03-23T06:58:48Z")
I started to localize in French the "messages\_fr.properties" file, which belongs to the "old" interface. I've already translated 1700+ entries, and have another 1100 to go. I am wondering if there is some kind of "roa… --- ## [New: 🌐 Localization Squad: Better Community Translation Resources (June-Aug)](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/new-localization-squad-better-community-translation-resources-june-aug/46449)
**Author:** [@grace](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/grace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/new-localization-squad-better-community-translation-resources-june-aug/46449 "2025-08-13T14:55:52Z")
Greetings Community! We want to share that from June to August we are running a focused squad just for Localization improvement in OpenMRS. About: This squad will run from July to August 2025. We are really lucky that t… --- ## [O3 Translations!](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-translations/43737)
**Author:** [@ibacher](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ibacher)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 4:52am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-translations/43737 "2025-08-01T04:52:53Z")
As most of you know, we use Transifex to translate strings used throughout the OpenMRS application. O3, in particular, has been a real mess for translators, with each project being hosted as a separate Transifex project,… --- ## [🙏 Celebrating Some Novel Translation Contributors](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/celebrating-some-novel-translation-contributors/46684)
**Author:** [@grace](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/grace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/celebrating-some-novel-translation-contributors/46684 "2025-07-31T01:40:49Z")
I strongly believe that better i18n / translation is a really important part of OpenMRS’ product and community strategy, because (a) we are literally a global product/community, and (b) as the funding world becomes less … --- ## [Interactive Translation Builder (My Journey)](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/interactive-translation-builder-my-journey/45330)
**Author:** [@mohamedalimefteh.fl](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/mohamedalimefteh.fl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 12:33am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/interactive-translation-builder-my-journey/45330 "2025-03-15T00:33:27Z")
Hello Everyone, I am creating this post to discuss various ideas regarding the project ‘Interactive Translation Builder.’ Key Realizations: After gathering details about this project, I have identified the following ke… --- ## [OpenMRS Translation Documentation](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-translation-documentation/43659)
**Author:** [@larymak](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/larymak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-translation-documentation/43659 "2025-01-04T15:50:55Z")
Hello Community, We’re excited to announce that we’ve completed the OpenMRS Translation Documentation aimed at helping both Translation Volunteers and Implementers localize OpenMRS effectively. This documentation will p… --- ## [How can I change the UI language to Chinese in OpenMRS 3?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-can-i-change-the-ui-language-to-chinese-in-openmrs-3/41286)
**Author:** [@befantasy](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/befantasy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-can-i-change-the-ui-language-to-chinese-in-openmrs-3/41286 "2024-12-31T20:59:29Z")
I followed the documentation and set “ZH” in related setting fields. Now, only the legacy admin interface displays in Chinese. Other interfaces are still in English. I remember that in version 2.0, it was possible to se… --- ## [Darshan Hiranandani : How do I switch the UI language to Chinese in OpenMRS 3?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/darshan-hiranandani-how-do-i-switch-the-ui-language-to-chinese-in-openmrs-3/44296)
**Author:** [@darshanhiranandani](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/darshanhiranandani)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/darshan-hiranandani-how-do-i-switch-the-ui-language-to-chinese-in-openmrs-3/44296 "2024-12-12T14:15:18Z")
Hey team, I’m Darshan Hiranandani, followed the documentation and set ‘ZH’ in the related setting fields, but now only the legacy admin interface displays in Chinese, while the other interfaces are still in English. I re… --- ## [Form Builder course videos now available in FRANÇAIS and ESPAÑOL](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/form-builder-course-videos-now-available-in-francais-and-espanol/44068)
**Author:** [@grace](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/grace)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 9:22am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/form-builder-course-videos-now-available-in-francais-and-espanol/44068 "2024-11-19T09:22:42Z")
Dear Community, Using an AI platform, we have translated the video courses on how to build O3 Forms into both French and Spanish. If you prefer to learn in either of these languages, please check out the video playlist o… --- ## [Translating tasks to other languages](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/translating-tasks-to-other-languages/43984)
**Author:** [@josephkagimu1](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/josephkagimu1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/translating-tasks-to-other-languages/43984 "2024-11-12T20:06:52Z")
I would like to find out if translation is still being worked on here :point\_down: and --- ## [OpenMRS is looking for Translation contributors!](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-is-looking-for-translation-contributors/43925)
**Author:** [@grace](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/grace)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 6:42am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-is-looking-for-translation-contributors/43925 "2024-11-05T06:42:43Z")
Do you speak multiple languages? We need you! OpenMRS has a tremendous variety of users, and many of them require different languages. We are always looking for translation help – from junior to senior! Yes, this include… --- ## [AI for OpenMRS String Translations: Proposing guidelines for using AI for translation 🌐](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/ai-for-openmrs-string-translations-proposing-guidelines-for-using-ai-for-translation/43940)
**Author:** [@grace](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/grace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 12:52am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/ai-for-openmrs-string-translations-proposing-guidelines-for-using-ai-for-translation/43940 "2024-11-01T00:52:57Z")
We reached a major translation milestone for O3 this month. Recently we reached a major milestone in Transifex: 100% of code strings in OpenMRS 3 translated from English into French! :france: :baguette\_bread: :tada: Thi… --- ## ["MODULE\_LABEL\_TO\_ADMIT\_TO\_KAHRAMANA\_KEY": "Admit to Kahramana",](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/module-label-to-admit-to-kahramana-key-admit-to-kahramana/43804)
**Author:** [@christophe.chris2007](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/christophe.chris2007)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/module-label-to-admit-to-kahramana-key-admit-to-kahramana/43804 "2024-10-14T18:28:24Z")
Dears, Hope you guys are doing well. Can someone help translate these keys : “MODULE\_LABEL\_TO\_ADMIT\_TO\_RC\_KEY”: “Admit to RC”, “MODULE\_LABEL\_TO\_ADMIT\_TO\_KAHRAMANA\_KEY”: “Admit to Kahramana”, what is RC and Kahramana … --- ## [Translation of patient attributes in bahmni-mart](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/translation-of-patient-attributes-in-bahmni-mart/42419)
**Author:** [@krisr](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/krisr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 7:42am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/translation-of-patient-attributes-in-bahmni-mart/42419 "2024-04-11T07:42:42Z")
Hello, We are trying to set up Bahmni-Mart for an implementation using Bahmni in French. Bahmni is configured in English with French locale translations. In bahmni-mart/metabase, we are not able to display person attri… --- ## [Translation: How to handle feminine vs masculine phrasing?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/translation-how-to-handle-feminine-vs-masculine-phrasing/41996)
**Author:** [@grace](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/grace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 7:50pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/translation-how-to-handle-feminine-vs-masculine-phrasing/41996 "2024-03-14T19:50:45Z")
Dear Community, We’re trying to improve our Translation Volunteer onboarding experience, and this means I’ve been experimenting with some new tools, a new (lite) translator intro page, and onboarding some new volunteers… --- ## [O3: How to translate O3 apps with Transifex](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-how-to-translate-o3-apps-with-transifex/38400)
**Author:** [@grace](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/grace)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-how-to-translate-o3-apps-with-transifex/38400 "2024-02-20T21:21:14Z")
I’ve recently been asked, “How can our org translate O3 app string content? How do we use Transifex to help with this?” This is a great question, since any organization needing to translate the O3 EMR will run into this… --- ## [Is Bahmni supported for Arabic (or right-to-left languages)?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/is-bahmni-supported-for-arabic-or-right-to-left-languages/8335)
**Author:** [@gsluthra](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/gsluthra)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2024, 5:17am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/is-bahmni-supported-for-arabic-or-right-to-left-languages/8335 "2024-02-04T05:17:05Z")
Does Bahmni support right-to-left languages, and in specific Arabic? What needs to get done for this? (Posted on behalf of a community member) --- ## [O3 RefApp Release 3.0.0-beta.16 is done](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-refapp-release-3-0-0-beta-16-is-done/41200)
**Author:** [@jayasanka](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/jayasanka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-refapp-release-3-0-0-beta-16-is-done/41200 "2024-01-24T18:32:02Z")
Dear Community, :tada: Exciting news! OpenMRS RefApp Release 3.0.0-beta.16 is officially in the house! A big shoutout to our rockstar first-time “official” code contributors: Michael Bontyes, Mike Seaton, ComradeSwarog… --- ## [Translate Spanish(es) translation value in Vitals.](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/translate-spanish-es-translation-value-in-vitals/40871)
**Author:** [@suubi7](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/suubi7)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 2:15pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/translate-spanish-es-translation-value-in-vitals/40871 "2023-12-19T14:15:44Z")
I am working on this ticket Log in - OpenMRS Issues But according to the es.json file in the vitals app all the vitals have translations. https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-esm-patient-chart/blob/2390fa930348db682d6cb618… --- ## [Bahmni translation to non-English language (like French)](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/bahmni-translation-to-non-english-language-like-french/39595)
**Author:** [@dev11](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/dev11)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/bahmni-translation-to-non-english-language-like-french/39595 "2023-10-26T18:15:47Z")
I did some french translations via the Bahmni project on the Transifex website. But i noticed that only 5.79% has been reviewed, 18.09% translated and 81.91% untranslated. I found that some of the french translation i… --- ## [Translating OpenMRS frontend via Transifex](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/translating-openmrs-frontend-via-transifex/37490)
**Author:** [@mksrom](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/mksrom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/translating-openmrs-frontend-via-transifex/37490 "2023-10-23T19:57:11Z")
Hi community members :wave:t2:! I’ve computed a tutorial to explain how translators can provide some translations of the OpenMRS 3 frontend. Hopefully that’ll help some folks enrich the i18n support for O3. … --- ## [O3: Getting O3 esms into OpenMRS Transifex group](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-getting-o3-esms-into-openmrs-transifex-group/37487)
**Author:** [@grace](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/grace)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-getting-o3-esms-into-openmrs-transifex-group/37487 "2022-09-08T15:13:23Z")
Logged in to Transifex today and saw that somehow most esm repos have been added separate from the OpenMRS org: I assume this means that these critical O3 repos (inc. those leveraged ++ by OHRI) are not benefiting fro… --- ## [Bahmni Appointments Module - Translation](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/bahmni-appointments-module-translation/15591)
**Author:** [@gernot](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/gernot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 6:02am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/bahmni-appointments-module-translation/15591 "2022-04-04T06:02:13Z")
Hi guys, me and my team are implementing Bahmni in an upcoming project in a french speaking country - so we are doing some translation affords on transifex and are facing a problem which you might help us with. As you … --- ## [Rename Order Drug](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/rename-order-drug/35136)
**Author:** [@vesakelmendi](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/vesakelmendi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 7:42am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/rename-order-drug/35136 "2021-11-19T07:42:05Z")
Hi everyone, Currently, I am working on Medications Tab and I need to rename Order Drug and Drug Name. Does anyone know in which file can I modify these two: --- ## [Huge increase in Transifex activity in October... why?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/huge-increase-in-transifex-activity-in-october-why/35026)
**Author:** [@grace](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/grace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 12:27pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/huge-increase-in-transifex-activity-in-october-why/35026 "2021-11-08T12:27:07Z")
Happened to notice today a massive increase (2,800%!) in transifex activity in both OMRS and Bahmni (even more in Bahmni) just for the month of October (seen charts below) This is wonderful, I’m just curious where this … --- ## [Transifex integration with OpenMRS repositories](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/transifex-integration-with-openmrs-repositories/34557)
**Author:** [@bistenes](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/bistenes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/transifex-integration-with-openmrs-repositories/34557 "2021-09-14T00:43:53Z")
Right now, Transifex automatically pulls the latest source/English updates for messages from our repositories on GitHub. However, it does not push translations back to those repositories. I think it should. There are a … --- ## [Translation in native language](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/translation-in-native-language/30656)
**Author:** [@itaney10](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/itaney10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 11:19pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/translation-in-native-language/30656 "2021-03-27T23:19:15Z")
I want to translate Bahmni to my native language. I would like to know where are the language files . --- ## [Cannot translate gender value](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/cannot-translate-gender-value/30768)
**Author:** [@ctenuun](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ctenuun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 9:40am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/cannot-translate-gender-value/30768 "2020-10-31T09:40:14Z")
“Gender” on bahmni is set by openmrs global settings but when I translate into Mongolian Cyrillic them it becomes ??? (question marks) how do I translate them properly ? couldn’t find anything in i18n folders. --- ## [Looking for Translator and Reviewers!](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/looking-for-translator-and-reviewers/8363)
**Author:** [@ibatista](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ibatista)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 2:55pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/looking-for-translator-and-reviewers/8363 "2018-12-10T14:55:43Z")
You can be a translator or reviewer! We are in need collaborators to progress the translations of the modules in Transifex. If you are interested and are a person who wanted to contribute to our community, you can now … --- ## [How do I help with translation to Arabic?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-do-i-help-with-translation-to-arabic/20567)
**Author:** [@drzayed](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/drzayed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-do-i-help-with-translation-to-arabic/20567 "2018-11-13T19:02:37Z")
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