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+# Forgejo translations
+
+This directory contains all .INI translations.
+
+## Working on base language
+
+When you work on Forgejo features, you should only modify `locale_en-US.ini`.
+
+* consult https://forgejo.org/docs/next/contributor/localization-english/
+* add strings when your change requires doing so
+* remove strings when your change renders them unused
+
+## Working on other languages
+
+Translations are done on Codeberg Translate and not via individual pull requests.
+
+* consult https://forgejo.org/docs/next/contributor/localization/
+* see the project: https://translate.codeberg.org/projects/forgejo/forgejo/
+
+## Attribution
+
+Forgejo translators are attributed in commit messages and in monthly updates on the website.
+
+Gitea translators are mostly not attributed in this repository because Gitea translation commits are lacking attribution, but it may be preserved on Crowdin.
+
+This directory contains a legacy `TRANSLATORS` file from the Gogs era. It is opt-in and is not actively maintained.