# Translations (/syntax/translations)



Implement multi-language support in your LVGL Pro projects using the XML translation module to define and manage translated strings efficiently.

Overview [#overview]

The XML translation module allows defining and using translated strings
directly within XML files.

It's built on top of LVGL's translation module.

Check [LVGL's translation module documentation](https://lvgl.io/docs/open/main-modules/translation) to learn more about selecting the active language,
retrieving translations, and fallback behavior.

Usage [#usage]

Example XML translation definition:

```xml title="xml" lineNumbers=1
<translations languages="en de hu">
 <translation tag="dog" en="The dog" de="Der Hund" hu="A kutya"/>
 <translation tag="cat" en="The cat" de="Die Katze" hu="A cica"/>
 <translation tag="snake" en="A snake" de="Eine Schlange" hu="A kígyó"/>
</translations>
```

In the root `translations` tag, the `languages` attribute defines the
available languages, e.g., `languages="en de hu"`. Language codes are
free-form, but ISO-style codes are recommended.

Each `translation` defines a `tag`, which acts as the lookup key, and
attributes for each language.

Translations may be omitted — fallbacks will be applied when needed.
Refer to the LVGL translation module documentation for details on fallback behavior.

To register XML translations:

* `lv_xml_register_translation_from_file("path/to/file.xml")`
* `lv_xml_register_translation_from_data(xml_string)`

Multiple XML sources can be registered; they will be merged and searched
collectively.