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# 0192 — Translation workflow and Arabic defaults

> Accepted · 2026-10-20

> [!NOTE]
>
> Amends and accepts [0080](/adr/0080-i18n-is-the-figentra-i18n-port). The translation providers are
> ADR 0236.

## Context

[0080](/adr/0080-i18n-is-the-figentra-i18n-port) (Proposed) ported i18n and left the workflow open. The owner's answers PP10, PP11 and LO1 (mem L825, L562, 2026-10-20) fix the translation workflow, the Arabic defaults and where UI strings live.

## Decision

1. **Workflow (PP10).** English catalogues are the source. A steward pre-translates into other languages. A native Arabic reviewer approves Arabic. Tolgee is added at the third locale. The connectors are ADR 0236.
2. **Digits (PP11).** Latin digits are the default. Arabic-Indic digits are optional.
3. **Calendar (PP11).** Gregorian is the default. Hijri is optional.
4. **Storage (LO1).** UI strings stay in the i18n catalogues, not in a separate store.

## Consequences

* An Arabic string is reviewed by a native speaker before it ships, so pre-translation is a draft.
* Digits and calendar are user settings, so the defaults do not force a choice on anyone.

## Enforcement

planned — the catalogue check fails a locale with missing keys in CI; the Arabic review status is a field in the catalogue.

## Alternatives

* Machine translation without review: rejected by PP10.

## Supersedes and sources

Supersedes: none. Amends and accepts: [0080](/adr/0080-i18n-is-the-figentra-i18n-port). Sources: owner answers PP10, PP11, LO1 (`stackra-decisions-2026-10-19.md` L562, L825, 2026-10-20).


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