A glossary allows you to specify translations for words and short phrases. Each glossary consists of one or more glossary entries with the term in a source language (source text) and your preferred translation (target text). Your glossary can include one or more language pairs.
Glossary entries are automatically adapted to agree with the grammatical rules of the target language, rather than following a "search and replace" method.
That means, similar to a standard dictionary, there is no need to enter plural forms or inflected verbal forms.
Some subscription plans allow you to create multiple glossaries.
Supported languages
You can create glossaries for all languages supported by DeepL Translator. All language varieties supported by DeepL Translator are available for the glossary.
Supported platforms
The glossary is available for both text and document translation on the following platforms:
- Web translator
- Desktop apps
- Mobile apps
- Browser extensions
- DeepL for Microsoft 365 (add-ins)
- API
Glossary storage
Free users
Your glossary entries are stored locally in your browser and cannot be used in another browser or on another device.DeepL Pro Starter
Your glossary entries are stored in your DeepL account, so they can be used in another browser or on another device when you are logged in.DeepL Pro Advanced and Ultimate
You can create glossaries manually or upload glossaries via the DeepL website and DeepL desktop apps. Your glossary entries are stored in your DeepL account, so they can be used in another browser or on another device when you are logged in.
CAT tools
If you use DeepL Pro within your CAT tool, please note that the provider of the CAT tool is responsible for updating the plug-in. DeepL supports this functionality, but your CAT tool provider might require some time to implement this.
For more information on the use of DeepL glossaries within your CAT tool, please contact your CAT tool provider.
DeepL's REST API
You can create glossaries with your DeepL API (Free and Pro) subscription. Please consult this article and our API documentation to learn how you can manage glossaries with the DeepL API.
If you use the DeepL API (Free and Pro) in third-party software, please note that plug-ins are not developed by DeepL SE. DeepL supports glossary functionality via the API, but your plug-in provider might require some time to implement this functionality in their plug-in. For more information, please contact the provider of your plug-in.