Translate Through Flags

How to React

To translate a message, simply react to it with the flag emoji of the language you want to translate to.

This feature provides a quick and intuitive way to translate messages without typing any commands. Just find the message you want to translate and add a flag reaction!

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Find the message you want to translate
2. Click the reaction button (➕ emoji icon) or right-click the message
3. Select a flag emoji representing your target language
4. Wait for the bot to send the translation

The bot will respond with a translated version of the message, showing both the original and translated text.

Examples

Example 1: Translate to German

Translate a message to German by reacting to it with the 🇩🇪 emoji.

The bot will detect the source language automatically and provide a German translation.

Example 2: Translate to French

React with 🇫🇷 to translate any message to French.

Example 3: Translate to Japanese

Use the 🇯🇵 flag emoji to get a Japanese translation.

Example 4: Translate to Spanish

Add the 🇪🇸 reaction to translate content to Spanish.

Supported Flag Emojis

TranslateMate recognizes flag emojis for all supported languages. Here are the most common ones:

Regional Flags

For languages with regional variants, TranslateMate supports specific flag reactions:

• 🇬🇧 British English
• 🇺🇸 American English
• 🇧🇷 Brazilian Portuguese
• 🇵🇹 European Portuguese

Translation Display

When you react with a flag emoji, the bot will:

1. Detect the source language of the original message
2. Translate to your target language
3. Send an embed showing:
   • Original text (with detected language)
   • Translated text (with target language)
   • Link to the original message
   • Username of who requested the translation

Permissions Required

For flag translation to work, the bot needs:

• Read Message History - To access the message you’re reacting to
• Send Messages - To post the translation
• Embed Links - To format the translation nicely
• Add Reactions - Optional, for confirmation reactions

Tips for Flag Translation

1. React directly to the message you want translated
2. Use the correct flag for your desired language
3. Wait a moment - Translation may take 1-2 seconds
4. Multiple users can request different translations of the same message
5. Works on old messages - Translate historical messages anytime

Limitations

• Messages must contain translatable text content
• Very short messages (1-2 characters) may not translate
• Emoji-only messages cannot be translated
• Some embeds and attachments may not be translated

Alternative Translation Methods

Besides flag reactions, TranslateMate offers other translation methods:

• Text Translation: Use /translate command for manual translation
• Translate Users: Automatically translate all messages from specific users
• Translate Channels: Automatically translate all messages in specific channels

Need Help?

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