Not all source formats support plural forms. Look into this list for details:
Table 167. Plural support
| Adapter | Plurals supported | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Array | yes | ||
| Csv | yes | ||
| Gettext | yes | ||
| Ini | no | ||
| Qt | no | ||
| Tbx | no | ||
| Tmx | no | ||
| Xliff | no | ||
| XmlTm | no |
Below you can find examples of plural defined source files.
An array with plural definitions has to look like the following example.
<?php
array(
'plural_0' => array(
'plural_0 (ru)',
'plural_1 (ru)',
'plural_2 (ru)',
'plural_3 (ru)'
),
'plural_1' => ''
);
In the above example 'plural_0' and 'plural_1' are the plural definitions from the source code. And the array at 'plural_0' has all translated plural forms available. Take a look at the following example with real content and translation from English source to German.
<?php
array(
'Car' => array(
'Auto',
'Autos'
),
'Cars' => ''
);
When your translated language supports more plural forms then simply add them to the array below the first plural form. When your source language supports more plural forms, than simply add a new empty translation.
A csv file with plural definitions has to look like the following example.
<?php
"plural_0";"plural_0 (ru)";"plural_1 (ru)";"plural_2 (ru)";"plural_3 (ru)"
"plural_1";
All translated plural forms have to be added after the first plural of the source language. And all further plural forms of the source language have to be added below but without translation. Note that you must add a delimiter to empty source plurals.
Gettext sources support plural forms out of the box. There is no need for adoption
as the *.mo file will contain all necessary data.
Note
Note that gettext does not support the usage of source languages which are not using english plural forms. When you plan to use a source language which supports other plural forms like russian for example, then you can not use gettext sources.