How to set default language in google translation script

Question

I am using below code to translate my web page. I am trying to set a default language(AF) when page load first time but it always translate my page in English(default) language so how can i set a default language with below script?

Here is my code:

   function googleTranslateElementInit() {
    new google.translate.TranslateElement({pageLanguage: 'af', layout: 
    google.translate.TranslateElement.InlineLayout.SIMPLE}, 
    'google_translate_element');
   }

Hey, refer this link to translate website to any specific language, on page load. — Manpreet Matharu
– Manpreet Matharu, Commented Oct 26, 2017 at 12:08

Borja · Accepted Answer · 2020-12-14 06:18:48Z

2

Google Translate uses a cookie called "googtrans" to track which language is selected. You can set that cookie yourself before the page loads and Google Translate will use it.

In your case :

 function googleTranslateElementInit() {
    
     // here we setting cookie by default for language we want
     $.cookie('googtrans', '/af/af');
     // cookie selection END here
    
     new google.translate.TranslateElement({pageLanguage: 'af', layout: 
     google.translate.TranslateElement.InlineLayout.SIMPLE}, 
     'google_translate_element');
  }

Hopefully, this can solve your issue.

edited Dec 14, 2020 at 6:18

Borja

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answered Dec 14, 2020 at 5:02

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