diff --git a/config/options b/config/options
index 67c3e47fc9..04cb2be9ee 100644
--- a/config/options
+++ b/config/options
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+# set default language for buildsystem
+  export LC_ALL=C
+
 # determines PROJECT, if not forced by user
 # default is Generic
 if [ -z "$PROJECT" ]; then