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Can %s be used with GENDER in this context? More specifically, I'd like to use {{GENDER:%s|de(n) %s|d'%s}}, as in Luxembourgish you have to put gendered definite articles in front of names (including usernames).

Bonus question: How can I tell in general whether a username parameter can be used with GENDER in a given message?


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Can %s be used with GENDER in this context?

The Android team will correct me, but I fear no, GENDER cannot be used in Android messages at all.

Bonus question: How can I tell in general whether a username parameter can be used with GENDER in a given message?

Generally from the presence of GENDER in the English text. Of course, there can be cases where GENDER is missing in the English text even though it could be used; these should be fixed by adding it to the English text, to help future translators become aware of the possibility.

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The Android team will correct me, but I fear no, GENDER cannot be used in Android messages at all.

Correct, unfortunately Android does not support gendered string resources.

Thank you for your replies. That's unfortunate. I'll have to resort to reformulation.