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 # Translation Resources
-Translations are managed through [Lokalise](https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/translations/). If you'd like to contribute, you can [join the project here](https://lokalise.co/signup/3420425759f6d6d241f598.13594006/all/). For more details, see our [translation guidelines documentation](https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/translations/).
+Translations from English into other languages are managed through [Lokalise](https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/translations/). If you'd like to contribute, you can [join the project here](https://lokalise.co/signup/3420425759f6d6d241f598.13594006/all/). For more details, see our [translation guidelines documentation](https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/translations/).
 
-Don't make changes to these files directly. Instead, use `script/translations_download` to fetch the latest translations from Lokalise.
+Don't make changes to these translation files directly. Instead, use `script/translations_download` to fetch the latest translations from Lokalise.
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+The original English translation keys and texts are defined in `src/translations/en.json` and serve as the base for Lokalise.