🤟 Language Settings

tchop makes it easy to run communities in multiple languages. The platform automatically adapts to your users’ device settings and even offers dynamic content translations – so everyone can follow the conversation in their own language. This becomes especially interesting if you serve members or employees that span across multiple countries, that don't speak the same langauge.

It’s important to distinguish between:

• the App Language (UI & system navigation - both for the mobile apps and the web app), and

• the Content Language (posts, articles, discussions).

Both can be configured and adapted to your needs.

App Language

By default, the app language is tied to the smartphone’s operating system:

• If the device is set to German → the app appears in German.

• If the device is set to English → the app appears in English.

• When users change their phone’s OS language, the app automatically switches after a restart.

Currently supported app languages include:

🇩🇪 German
🇬🇧 English
🇪🇸 Spanish
🇷🇺 Russian
🇷🇴 Romanian
🇵🇱 Polish

The default fall back option is english.

💡 Need another app language? Just reach out to us at support@tchop.io – we’re happy to add it.

Formal vs informal german

For the German app language, we offer a formal/informal option:

• “Sie” → polite, formal tone

• “Du” → casual, personal tone

👉 You decide which style fits your community best, and we’ll set it accordingly.

Content Translation Button ✨

On top of app localization, tchop also makes your content multilingual. With the built-in translation feature, users can translate posts, articles, or discussions into their own device language – with just one click.

How it works:

• The app uses Google Translate API, covering 100+ languages.

• A “Show Translation” button appears on every card.

• The button only shows if the user’s device language is different from the content’s channel language.

Clients can decide whether to enable or disable this feature by default.

It provides following benefits:

• Removes language barriers within international communities.

• Lets users choose how they want to consume content.

• Creates a smoother, more inclusive experience.

Summary

• UI Localization: tchop adapts to the device’s OS language.

• German style: Option to choose between formal “Sie” and informal “Du”.

• Dynamic Content Translations: Users can translate posts into their preferred language via one-click button.

Tip: For global or multilingual teams and communities, we strongly recommend enabling the translation button to maximize accessibility and engagement.