What is a glossary and how do I use it?
The glossary feature allows you to specify translations for words and short phrases. Each glossary consists of one or more glossary entries with the term in your source language (source text) and your preferred translation (target text).
Some subscription plans allow you to create multiple glossaries.
To create your own glossary via the DeepL website and DeepL desktop apps, please do the following:
- Click on the Glossary button in the top right-hand corner of DeepL Translator
- Specify the languages for your glossary
- Enter the term which should be replaced (source text) and your preferred way of translation (target text)
- Add the glossary entry
Your glossary can include one or more language pairs.
To apply your glossary, click on the toggle switch enabling the glossary. When enabled, the switch will be displayed in green.
To turn off the glossary feature, click on the toggle switch again. When disabled, the switch will be displayed in grey.
Currently, the following languages are supported for the glossary feature:
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Polish
- Spanish
You can create glossaries for any combination of these languages.
More languages will be added in the near future.
Please find more information about the use of glossaries within CAT tools and plug-ins here.