Title: PTE Request for Shopwell Theme Author: alexperegrine Published: May 2, 2025 Last modified: May 7, 2025 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexperegrine/) [alexperegrine](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexperegrine/) 1:09 pm _on_ May 2, 2025 Tags: [editor requests ( 9,209 )](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/editor-requests/) # PTE Request for Shopwell Theme I’ve suggested translations for this theme and would like to have them reviewed. I’d also like to become a PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor( often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves.. I confirm that I’ve read the style guide and glossary for the following localesLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/). 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[Jens Ratzel](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jensratzel/) 7:51 am _on_ May 5, 2025 3. Hi [@alexperegrine](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexperegrine/), 4. The translations have not been reviewed by our Polyglots teamPolyglots Team Polyglots Team is a group of multilingual translators who work on translating plugins, themes, documentation, and front-facing marketing copy. [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/), but I took a quick look at them, and I have the impression that some unedited machine translations were used. 5. In general, there are some errors and some translations do not follow the rules set by the German Polyglots team. 6. The German language has 2 branches: The **formal** form of address (Sie) and the informal form of address (**default**, du). There are translations that are in the wrong branch (Sie instead of du). 7. You should follow all these steps: 8. * Read the [German Style Guide](https://de.wordpress.org/team/handbook/polyglots-team/style-guide/); * Read the [German Glossary](https://de.wordpress.org/team/handbook/polyglots-team/das-glossar/); * Use our German SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/), [#polyglots](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/polyglots/) channel to get answers for questions that may arise – if you’re not sure, ask first. [German tutorial how to join our Slack channel](https://de.wordpress.org/slack/); * Ask the team (**not individuals**) in our Slack [#polyglots](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/polyglots/) for assistance. Everyone listed on translate.wordpress.orgtranslate.wordpress. org The platform for contributing to the translation of WordPress core, themes and plugins. on your pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party./theme page has at least PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves. rights and can help. 9. **We strongly recommend creating the German language stringsString A string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a multitude of localized strings. according to the above rules in order to provide the users of your plugin/theme with the highest quality, professional and consistent localizationLocalization Localization (sometimes shortened to "l10n") is the process of adapting a product or service to a particular language, culture, and desired local "look-and-feel.".** 10. Done for de_DE [@tobifjellner](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tobifjellner/) – PTE NOT rights granted 11. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/03fec775ba7bbccce7139a73dd5e741fbaa2069cf384cf2c5b328d391dd82266? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 12. [FX Bénard](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fxbenard/) 6:17 am _on_ May 7, 2025 13. Bonjour [@alexperegrine](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexperegrine/) 14. The French translation team will do its best to get your request accepted ASAP. You can have more info [how we handle PTE requests](https://fr.wordpress.org/2015/12/18/how-french-community-handles-pte-requests/). 15. Can you also get in touch on the French SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/)# traductions channel using our [direct invitation link](https://join.slack.com/t/wordpressfr/shared_invite/zt-b7l3dbj4-vxEUcxPBX~6TuUG0cwIemA). We have a few recommendations before giving PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves.’s access. 16. Please keep in mind the French Glossary and Guidelines available in our [Handbook](https://fr.wordpress.org/team/handbook/) as well. 17. In the current state of the suggestions, we can’t grant you access. 18. 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