Plural Form Handling
The Plural-Forms header is updated for the target language and all nplurals values are populated correctly. Complex plural systems in Polish, Russian, and Arabic are handled accurately.
PO File Translation for CMS and Open-Source Projects
PO files store source strings and their translations alongside metadata: translator comments, extraction comments, and source file references. The format also supports plural form definitions at the file header level and msgctxt disambiguation keys that distinguish identical strings used in different contexts. A translator working in a text editor will often damage PO syntax or ignore these contextual cues.
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PO Translation: Key Capabilities
Fuzzy String Review
Strings marked fuzzy in the source PO are reviewed against updated source strings and either confirmed or retranslated. The fuzzy flag is removed from all verified translations in the output.
Msgctxt Disambiguation
Context markers (msgctxt) are used to select the correct translation when the same source string is used in different UI contexts. Context is never ignored.
MO File Compilation
Compiled MO (Machine Object) files for direct use in WordPress or other Gettext-based systems can be generated from the translated PO and delivered alongside the source.
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PO Translation: Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about translating Gettext PO files.
What is the difference between a PO file and a POT file?
A POT (PO Template) file contains only source strings with empty msgstr fields. It is the master template from which language-specific PO files are created. A PO file contains both the source strings and their translations for a specific language. We translate both: POT files produce a new PO file for the target language, and PO files are updated with new or revised translations.
Do you translate WordPress plugin and theme PO files?
Yes. WordPress plugin and theme localization using PO files is a routine localization task. We translate the PO file, generate the compiled MO file, and deliver both. If your plugin or theme is on the WordPress.org repository, we are familiar with the naming conventions required for automatic update delivery.
How do you handle strings with HTML markup inside PO files?
HTML tags inside PO msgstr values (such as bold, links, and line breaks) are preserved and carried through to the translation. Translators are briefed not to translate tag names or attribute values. The delivered PO file contains the same HTML structure as the source with only the text content translated.
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