In this session, we'll explore language tools that support Wikimedia sites such as Content/Section Translation and Translatewiki. Discover how these tools support communities in their translation and localisation efforts. Furthermore, we'll provide insights into how various language editions are utilizing these tools to enhance their content growth within their respective communities. Participants will be expected to learn by doing and practically get to use these tools themselves. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the language tools and how these tools can facilitate translation, internationalization and localization efforts. Led by WMF staff involved in the Language and Product Localisation team’s work and volunteers, join us as we delve into the world of language tools and discuss ways to enhance language onboarding. New or seasoned editor? Join us.
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| Status | Subtype | Assigned | Task | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved | MaryMunyoki | T400177 Language Sessions & Conversations at Wikimania 2025 | |||
| Resolved | MaryMunyoki | T400186 Language Tools Session at Wikimania 2025 Hackathon |
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Summary
- About 50 participants participated in the Language tools at Wikimedia session. The sessions had a combination of newbies and experienced users for Language tools such as Content translation and translatewiki. Participants were paired into various groups with at least one participant per table familiar with one of the language tools. Cumulatively, participants spoke 20+ languages. Below is a list of a few users that attended the session and the represented languages; (also see etherpad )
Username, and spoken languages
- MMunyoki(WMF), Swahili
- Kevin Bazira, Luganda
- Dagmawi-M, Amharic
- Cherinett, Amharic, Oromoo
- Alhassan Mohammed Awal (Dagbani)
- Athulvis (Malayalam)
- Kalli navya - English (En) to Telugu (te)
- Mayéna, Francais (fr)
- Awadhi Awampo(kiswahili)
- Bobbyshabangu from en to nr, ss, zu
- AlvinDulle (English to Swahili)
- NLBLMV(English to Kinyarwanda)
- Dnshitobu(Dagbani)
- Ibjaja055 (Yoruba)
- Swayam_Agrahari (English to Nepali)
- Ganesh Paudel (Sanskrit, Nepali) Localization and translate
- Lyndah Sabwa (English to Swahili to Luhya)
- Mohammad hajeer (arabic wikipedia)
- Gopavasanth (telugu)
- denayadennis (Bari - South Sudan)
Translatewiki activity by @jhsoby
- Create an account(if you don't have)
- Make test translations
- Press translate and choose project
- translate
- (Bonus)Keep translations consistent with the terminology gadget
Content translation activity by @UOzurumba
Translating an article using Content translation tool
- Log in to Wikipedia and click on "personal setting" => "Translations" to access the Content Translation tool.
- Click on " Suggestions " to access the Translation suggestion feature.
- Select source and target languages for your translation.
- Click on " more " to access active filters
- Each group should select the following subcategories: Kenya, History and Art from the Regions and Topics categories and click Done.
- Now that you have a list of suggestions, Choose an article to translate from the "Expand with new sections" list.
- If the section you picked shows " 10 minutes to translate section" or more, please go back by clicking "X", and pick another article section from the list.
- Click on "New translation" or "Select sections to translate" to translation interface.
- Click on the source language column to start your translation, ensuring you review and edit the initial machine translations.
- Publish the translation and check for feedback, updates or warnings. -
Adding an article list to the translation suggestion feature
- Go to your campaign article list in MetaWiki
- Click on "Edit" and scroll down to the end of the page.
- Add this tag: "<page-collection name="insert name to be displayed here"> </page-collection>" to the page.
- Wait for 30 minutes and check the "...More" category, "Collections" in the translation suggestion feature.
- You will find your article list in the collection category.
Participant quotes and reflections
- I am glad this hackathon is not only about coding in HTML, Python, etc
- The hackathon is very useful. I am glad it supports indigenous/smaller languages languages
- Thank you for teaching us how to use the translation tool
- This is a very useful session. I am glad to be here.
- I am from a French speaking country. It would be great for someone to translate this presentation for me and other French speakers.
Photos
- Uzoma Ozurumba facilitating at Wikimania Hackathon Pre-conference- Language tools at Wikimedia session ( Photo 1, Photo 2 )
- Jon Harald Søby facilitating at Wikimania Hackathon Pre-conference- Language tools at Wikimedia session (Photo 1, Photo 2), Photo 3,Photo 4)
- Participants at Wikimania Hackathon Pre-conference- Language tools at Wikimedia session (Photo 1, Photo 2)
Kudos to everyone who contributed to the success of this session in one way or another ( @UOzurumba , @jhsoby @Nikerabbit ) and welcoming your additional reflections
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