This document provides guidance for translating WordPress into Indian languages. It outlines common mistakes to avoid, such as relying solely on Google Translate or including multiple translations for the same word. The document recommends using glossaries and translation guidelines, and communicating with other translators via forums and Slack channels. It also lists resources for Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati translations on WordPress.org and ways to connect with those language communities.

1. WordPress Indian language Localization
Do’s and Don'ts
- Makarand Mane

2. Introduction
• Experience of Global translation day.
• Individual strategy.
• Multiple team working on one language from
multiple locations.
• Guidance for new contributor.
• Contributing on Global translation days.

3. Common Mistakes
• Google translate
• Missing
– Variable and html code
– Entities
– Punctuation marks
• Fuzzy translations
• Multiple translation for same word
• Multiple suggestion for one strings

4. Don’ts
• Don’t use Google translate to make final
translation.
• Multiple translation for same word.
• Don’t use local words spoke in your area.

5. Do’s
• Use glossary.
• Check translation guidelines.
• Use Google input tools for typing.
• Use Google translator to take initial help.
• Use Communicate channel like slack.
• Use support forum
– https://hi.wordpress.org/support
– https://mr.wordpress.org/support

6. 100% translations available
• Hindi
– https://hi.wordpress.org
• Marathi
– https://mr.wordpress.org
• Gujarati
– https://gu.wordpress.org

7. Connect with your Locale
• Hindi
– https://wphindi.slack.com
• Marathi
– https://maiboli.slack.com/
• Gujarati
– https://wpgujarati.slack.com/

8. Thank you & Any questions
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