WPML does not accept translations of keywords with the same synthetic names

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Problem:
The client was experiencing issues with WPML not accepting translations of keywords that have the same initial words (synthetic names). Specifically, when the first two words of the keywords were the same, WPML would not translate them unless they were interspersed with other keywords that had different initial words.

Solution:
We asked the client if these keywords were not being translated using automatic translation and whether they could see them in the Advanced Translation Editor. We also inquired about where in the backend they were adding these keywords.

If you're experiencing similar issues with keyword translation in WPML, we recommend checking if the keywords appear in the Advanced Translation Editor and ensuring that automatic translation is functioning correctly. Additionally, consider the structure of your keyword list and try interspersing keywords with the same initial words with others that start differently to see if this resolves the issue.

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This topic contains 3 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by antoniusP-2 10 months, 2 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Bobby.

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February 9, 2024 at 8:08 am #15284263
antoniusP-2	Minor thing, wpml does not accept translations of keywords with the same [synthetic names], simply ads keywords with the same Symantec, if two first words of keywords have same Symantec, Example A: You add a list of keywords like: Cahuita park, cahuita park guide, cahuita park map cahuita park hike, cahuita park ranger [does not work] !!! it only works, if you add between these [first 2 words = same = problems [I checked on 17 product pages, then it works, only if you add keywords with other names like example B: cahuita park, [something different = like puerto vargas] cahuita park guide, [or another word with other symantex] cahuita park map cahuita park hike, [other keyword] cahuita park ranger = in that case WPML translations are fine. Regards, TT
February 10, 2024 at 12:01 am #15287863
Bobby Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: America/Los_Angeles (GMT-08:00)	Hi TT, Are these keywords not being translated with automatic translation? Can you see them in the Advanced Translation Editor, and where do you add them in the backend.
February 10, 2024 at 10:22 am #15288254
antoniusP-2	Hi Bobby, The keyword thing is solved, but I noticed a problem, so it just that you are aware: The keywords are ended in the back end, [copy,pase a list of excel with keywords], and the WPML ATE will translate them. That works fine. It goes wrong in cases like: cahuita national park mak, cahuita national park entrance, cahuita national park ranger, cahuita nation park wilfldife, cahuita national park animals, ... Above is an example. If you shuffle these keywords in rankmath, like for example: cahuita national park mak, fishing [keyword ], cahuita national park entrance, vargas [keyword with other syntax], cahuita national park ranger, wildlife [keyword with other syntax]. WPML does often not accept keywords [longtail keywords, if the first 2 words are the same = have same syntax]. If you shuffle those with other keywords [with other syntax, between the similar ones, wpml thranslated those correctly. Regards, TT
February 10, 2024 at 10:27 am #15288255
antoniusP-2	Hi Bobby, This keyword topic [keyword WPML translation] can be closed I just wanted to let you know, what happened, and how it was solved. Thanks and regards,, TT ps the other issue, I re-wrote with the Dutch Translaton of the page test1412 [particular slider [2-in-1 cruise, jungle farm and waterfall0, is directed to Mr Long. I think I could explain that issue, in my last reply to him, ... so that ticket is outstanding with your college Mr Long
February 10, 2024 at 10:29 am #15288256
antoniusP-2	Thanks!