Problem: If you are trying to translate your categories and notice that the slug is automatically changed to [category]-en and it seems strange, and you are wondering if changing it back without the -en could affect your site. Solution: By default, WordPress does not allow having two categories with the same slug, so WPML adds the language code at the end. However, WPML allows you to bypass this restriction if you edit the slug manually, which it sounds like you've already done. Therefore, you can use the same slug in different languages for your translated categories.
If the solution provided is not relevant to your case, because it could be outdated or simply not applicable to your situation, we recommend open a new support ticket. We also suggest that you review the known issues, check the version of the permanent fix, and confirm that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If you need more help, do not hesitate to contact us at the WPML support forum.
