[Resolved] Add Hungarian language twice

In WPML, while content (like pages and posts) can be duplicated or copied between languages, strings (such as texts from themes, plugins, or custom fields) are handled differently. These strings won’t automatically transfer just by duplicating the content.

They either need to be translated manually in WPML > String Translation, or imported using .po/.mo files specifically for the new language variant. So if the second Hungarian language uses a different locale code (for example, hu_HU2 or hu_custom), it will also require a separate set of translated .po/.mo files.

That said, it may work if you take your existing .po/.mo files (for example: pluginname-hu_HU.po and pluginname-hu_HU.mo), copy them, and rename them to match the locale of the second Hungarian language (e.g., pluginname-hu_custom.po and pluginname-hu_custom.mo). These should be placed in wp-content/languages or wp-content/languages/plugins depending on the plugin or theme they relate to.

You can just create a translation of the original Hungarian page within WPML.

As for the strings, there’s no need to worry about translating all of them twice. Based on your screenshot, it looks like there are only a handful of frontend strings, specifically the ones shown on hidden link.
https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/string-translation/

You can just translate those few strings via WPML’s String Translation — and if any other strings show up on the frontend in that second version, you can translate those too. No need to manage duplicate .po/.mo files or overcomplicate the process.

Hi,

I'll continue to help you with this issue. I've read the entire thread here in this ticket. I am sorry for any inconvenience caused to you. However, it is important for me to stress that what you are trying to achieve is not a common thing our users need and not what WPML has been naturally designed to do. That being said, I think it is achievable also by some of the suggestions made by Bruno, my colleague.

I want to ask a few questions, and I invite you to please add your site's debug information and give me access to your site. I may wish to consult our second-tier supporters about your case, and this will be required.

1. Which Language URL format do you want to use for your site?
Is it 'Different languages in directories' or 'A different domain per language'?
This setting is in WPML -> Languages -> Language URL format.
I'm asking this because after reading this thread, it is unclear to me which method you want to use, and it is essential to know that for further debugging the issue.

2. Is this the Event Manager plugin you're using?
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Itamar.

Hi,

My role is to help you with WPML issues. But for this, I must have your cooperation. Your last reply is not answering any of my questions. Furthermore, you have not provided the debug information of your site, nor have you given me access to your site. If you require my help, please share those details with me. A private message is enabled for the following reply.

Regards,
Itamar.