I cant find how to translate main language string

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Problem:
The client is unable to translate the main language (English) strings on their multilingual site, despite being able to translate other languages. They are specifically struggling with translating payment option texts in the WooCommerce settings and cart.
Solution:
If you're experiencing issues with translating the main language strings on your site, we recommend the following steps:
1. Identify the strings you wish to translate and check the corresponding checkboxes on the left.
2. Scroll down to find a button that allows you to change the string's default language. Select a language that you have not set up on your site, such as "Romanian" or "Bulgarian".
3. After the page refreshes, you will see a new + icon on the right side under a new table column with the English flag at the top. Click the + icon, enter the desired English wording, and save your changes.

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Last updated by martinM-118 3 months, 3 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Mihai Apetrei.

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February 13, 2025 at 4:28 pm #16703780
martinM-118	Background of the issue: I am trying to translate the main language English to English on my site hidden link. The content is currently written in Danish. I don't have any problems with the other languages. Symptoms: I can't find how to translate the main language string. Questions: I need to orrect english language, but i can only translate the other 4 languages, but not english in string translation
February 13, 2025 at 5:41 pm #16703971
martinM-118	There are other things to the same problem, This english text "Betal med betalingskort, visa, mastervard m.m." it should change to danish translation when in Danish version of the checkout cart. I found it in strings made correct translation, only english version is wrong as you see in my first support tekxt and picture, i dnt know how to change it. 2. when i go to woocommerce settings, payment, there as in picture string translation2 i chose dansich, but when i press sring translations it can not find any translations? 3. and in the cart it should change the payment text, to the translated, but it is the wrong english text. All the problems are related to same one problem.
February 13, 2025 at 6:15 pm #16704103
Mihai Apetrei WPML Supporter since 03/2018 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+03:00)	Hi there, and thank you for the attached screenshots. So, all you need to do is to: 1. Check the checkboxes on the left for the strings that you want to change the wording for 2. Scroll down the page a bit, and you will find a button allowing you to change that string's default language. That button will allow you to change the string's source language so it won't be English-set anymore. Select a language you have NOT set up on your site yet, like "Romanian" or "Bulgarian." 3. After you do that, the page will refresh in a few seconds, and you will see a new + icon on the right side with a new table column where, at the top, you will have the English flag. Click the + icon and add the wording you want to use for English and save. Please let us know how things go. Mihai
February 15, 2025 at 8:51 pm #16709693
martinM-118	Thnak you