Supported Languages
XTranslator supports translation between 40+ languages with comprehensive coverage for global communication.
Complete Language List
The following languages are fully supported for all translation features:
| Language | Code | Native Name | Script |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | en | English | Latin |
| Spanish | es | Español | Latin |
| French | fr | Français | Latin |
| German | de | Deutsch | Latin |
| Italian | it | Italiano | Latin |
| Portuguese | pt | Português | Latin |
| Dutch | nl | Nederlands | Latin |
| Russian | ru | Русский | Cyrillic |
| Polish | pl | Polski | Latin |
| Czech | cs | Čeština | Latin |
| Slovak | sk | Slovenčina | Latin |
| Bulgarian | bg | Български | Cyrillic |
| Romanian | ro | Română | Latin |
| Hungarian | hu | Magyar | Latin |
| Turkish | tr | Türkçe | Latin |
| Greek | el | Ελληνικά | Greek |
| Chinese (Simplified) | zh | 简体中文 | Simplified Chinese |
| Japanese | ja | 日本語 | Japanese |
| Korean | ko | 한국어 | Korean |
| Arabic | ar | العربية | Arabic |
| Hebrew | he | עברית | Hebrew |
| Persian (Farsi) | fa | فارسی | Arabic |
| Urdu | ur | اردو | Arabic |
| Hindi | hi | हिन्दी | Devanagari |
| Thai | th | ไทย | Thai |
| Vietnamese | vi | Tiếng Việt | Latin (Vietnamese) |
| Indonesian | id | Bahasa Indonesia | Latin |
| Malay | ms | Bahasa Melayu | Latin |
| Ukrainian | uk | Українська | Cyrillic |
| Swedish | sv | Svenska | Latin |
| Danish | da | Dansk | Latin |
| Norwegian | no | Norsk | Latin |
| Finnish | fi | Suomi | Latin |
Language Pair Quality
XTranslator provides high-quality translations for all language pairs, with some pairs having particularly strong performance:
Excellent Quality
Translation between these languages consistently achieves the highest accuracy:
- English ↔ European Languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch)
- English ↔ Asian Languages (Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
- English ↔ Slavic Languages (Russian, Polish, Czech)
- English ↔ Arabic
- Spanish ↔ Portuguese
- Russian ↔ Ukrainian
Very Good Quality
Most other language pairs deliver very good results:
- English ↔ Middle Eastern Languages (Hebrew, Persian, Urdu)
- English ↔ South/Southeast Asian (Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian)
- European Languages ↔ Each Other
- Chinese ↔ Japanese/Korean
Good Quality
Some less common pairs may have slightly reduced accuracy:
- Direct translations between non-English pairs (e.g., Thai ↔ Arabic)
- Rare language combinations
Pro Tip: For best results with less common pairs, consider translating through English as an intermediate language (e.g., Thai → English → Arabic).
Language Detection (Auto-Detect)
XTranslator can automatically identify the source language:
Supported for Auto-Detection
All 40+ languages are supported for automatic detection.
Detection Accuracy
| Text Length | Typical Accuracy |
|---|---|
| 1-20 characters | ~60-70% |
| 20-100 characters | ~80-90% |
| 100+ characters | ~95-99% |
Best Practices:
- Provide at least 50 characters for reliable detection
- Detection works best with complete sentences
- Mixed-language text may confuse detection
- Always verify detected language for critical translations
Dialect and Variant Support
Chinese
- Simplified Chinese (zh): Mainland China, Singapore
- Traditional Chinese: Currently mapped to Simplified; full Traditional support coming soon
Note: XTranslator currently treats all Chinese input as Simplified. Traditional Chinese support is on our roadmap.
Portuguese
- Standard Portuguese (pt): Works for both European and Brazilian variants
- Dialect-specific nuances coming in future updates
Spanish
- Standard Spanish (es): Works globally
- Regional variations (Latin American vs. European) handled contextually
Arabic
- Modern Standard Arabic (ar): Formal, written Arabic
- Dialectal variations (Egyptian, Levantine, Gulf) may require context
English
- International English: Handles American, British, Australian variants
- Spelling differences preserved in output when clear
Script Support
XTranslator handles multiple writing systems:
| Script Type | Languages | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese | Standard support |
| Cyrillic | Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian | Full support |
| Arabic | Arabic, Persian, Urdu | Right-to-left rendering |
| Hebrew | Hebrew | Right-to-left rendering |
| Chinese | Simplified Chinese | Logographic support |
| Japanese | Japanese | Mixed (Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana) |
| Korean | Korean | Hangul support |
| Devanagari | Hindi | Full support |
| Thai | Thai | Full support |
| Greek | Greek | Full support |
Right-to-Left (RTL) Languages
Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Urdu are fully supported with proper RTL rendering in the interface.
Language-Specific Features
Character Counting
Character limits vary by language complexity:
Standard Counting (1 character = 1 unit):
- Latin-based languages
- Most European languages
Special Counting:
- Chinese/Japanese/Korean: 1 character ≈ 2-3 Latin characters in complexity
- Limits adjusted accordingly for fairness
Domain Support by Language
All languages support all domains, but quality varies:
Best Domain Coverage:
- English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese: All domains excellent
- Russian, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic: Very good across all domains
Limited Specialized Terminology:
- Some less common languages may have limited technical terminology
- General domain always works well
Adding New Languages
XTranslator continuously expands language support. Upcoming languages:
- Bengali (bn)
- Tamil (ta)
- Swahili (sw)
- Afrikaans (af)
Request a language: Contact us via the Contact Us page if you need a specific language.
Language Combinations
Total Possible Pairs
With 40+ languages, XTranslator supports 900+ language pair combinations.
Most Popular Pairs
Based on user demand:
- English ↔ Spanish
- English ↔ Chinese
- English ↔ French
- English ↔ German
- English ↔ Japanese
- Spanish ↔ Portuguese
- English ↔ Arabic
- English ↔ Russian
- English ↔ Korean
- English ↔ Italian
Technical Specifications
Language Codes
- ISO 639-1: Two-letter codes (e.g., "en", "es", "zh")
- Consistency: Same codes across all XTranslator features
- API Usage: Use these codes for programmatic access (coming soon)
Character Encoding
- UTF-8: Universal character encoding
- Full Unicode Support: All scripts and symbols
- Emoji Support: Preserved in translations
Quality Metrics
XTranslator translation quality by language category:
| Category | Languages | BLEU Score Range* | Quality Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tier | English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese | 55-65 | Excellent |
| High Tier | Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Korean | 50-60 | Very Good |
| Standard Tier | Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese | 45-55 | Good |
| Developing | Less common pairs | 40-50 | Fair to Good |
*BLEU scores are approximate and vary by content type and domain.
Best Practices by Language Type
European Languages
- Generally straightforward translations
- High accuracy across all domains
- Grammar and syntax well-preserved
Asian Languages
- Chinese/Japanese/Korean: Excellent AI models
- Context is crucial for accuracy
- Provide complete sentences for best results
Middle Eastern Languages
- Arabic/Hebrew/Persian: Strong support
- RTL rendering handled automatically
- Cultural context matters
Slavic Languages
- Russian/Polish/Czech/Ukrainian: Good coverage
- Grammatical complexity handled well
- Maintain sentence structure for clarity
Troubleshooting Language Issues
Language Not Detected Correctly
Problem: Auto-detect chooses wrong language
Solutions:
- Manually select source language
- Provide more text (minimum 50 characters)
- Ensure text is in a single language
- Check for typos or mixed scripts
Translation Quality Poor
Problem: Translation doesn't make sense
Solutions:
- Verify correct source language selected
- Try a different domain if specialized content
- Check if language pair is well-supported
- Break complex sentences into simpler ones
- Consider translating through English as intermediate
Special Characters Not Displaying
Problem: Text shows as boxes or question marks
Solutions:
- Ensure browser supports Unicode
- Update browser to latest version
- Try different font in browser settings
- Check if internet connection is stable
Language Roadmap
Coming Soon
- Traditional Chinese (distinct from Simplified)
- Bengali, Tamil (South Asian languages)
- Swahili, Afrikaans (African languages)
- Regional Spanish variants (distinct handling)
- Regional Portuguese variants (BR vs. PT)
Under Consideration
- Regional Arabic dialects
- More Slavic languages (Serbian, Croatian)
- Nordic languages (Icelandic)
- More South/Southeast Asian languages
Stay Updated: Follow our blog for language expansion announcements.
Need a Specific Language?
If your needed language isn't supported:
- Check our roadmap above
- Request it via Contact Us page
- Vote on language priority (community feedback matters)
- Consider intermediate translation through English
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