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-# i18n
+### Merged i18n
-Official translations for merged.games
+
+
+# Centralized Translation Repository
+
+This repository manages all multilingual translations for the project in a single JSON file: `languages.json`. The centralized structure ensures consistency and simplifies updates by consolidating all languages in one place.
+
+
+### **Translation Format**
+
+The `languages.json` file organizes translations in a nested structure:
+- **Keys** represent the unique identifiers for each translatable string.
+- **Sub-keys** represent the supported language codes (e.g., `en`, `de`, `fr`).
+- **Values** are the localized translations for each language.
+
+#### Example:
+
+```json
+{
+    "party.create": {
+        "de": "Party erstellen",
+        "en": "Create party",
+        "fr": "Créer une partie",
+        "it": "Crea una partita",
+        "pl": "Utwórz grupę",
+        "ru": "Создать группу",
+        "zh": "创建队伍"
+    }
+}
+```
+
+
+All languages are accepted.
+
+### **Contributing**
+
+We welcome contributions to improve or expand translations. Please follow these steps:
+
+1. **Fork the repository.**
+2. **Create a new branch** for your changes.
+3. **Update the `languages.json` file**:
+   - Add new keys or languages where applicable.
+   - Ensure consistency in the JSON structure.
+4. **Submit a pull request** with a clear description of your changes.
+
+
+### **Advantages of a Centralized File**
+
+- **Simplicity**: All translations are stored in one place, making it easy to access and update.
+- **Consistency**: Reduces duplication and ensures all keys are synchronized across languages.
+- **Scalability**: Adding new keys or languages requires minimal effort.
+
+
+### **Contact**
+
+If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to open an issue in the repository.