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Learn how to address the common issue of retrieving nested keys in `react-i18next` using `useTranslation`. Follow our guide for a seamless approach to localization.
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Resolving react-i18next Key Management: How to Properly Use useTranslation with Nested JSON

Localization is an important aspect of modern web applications, allowing you to serve content in multiple languages. For React developers, the react-i18next library is a powerful tool that simplifies internationalization. However, you may encounter some issues while using it, especially when dealing with nested keys in your translation JSON. In this post, we will address a common problem related to this topic and provide a clear solution.

The Problem

Suppose you have the following JSON structure for your translations:

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In your React component, you're using the useTranslation hook like this:

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When trying to access the nested key for the City with the following code:

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You expect to see "English" and "London" rendered in your component. However, instead, you are seeing:

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This indicates that the translation for the nested key Country.City is not being retrieved correctly. Instead of getting the value "London", you're getting the key itself as the output.

The Solution

The issue you're experiencing typically arises from the configuration of the i18next instance. By default, nested keys may not work as expected if the key separator is not defined properly. Here's how to resolve the issue step by step:

Step 1: Check Your i18n.ts Configuration

Locate your i18n.ts configuration file where you initialize the i18next instance. Look for the key separator setting. It may look something like this:

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Step 2: Change the Key Separator

To enable nested keys, you need to set the keySeparator to '.'. Here's how you can update your configuration:

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Step 3: Test Your Changes

After making the above change, save your configuration and restart your application if necessary. Now, when you use the translation function in your component:

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You should see:

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This means that the nested key for Country.City is being interpreted correctly, and you are now able to access all of your translations as intended!

Conclusion

Using react-i18next for localization is efficient, but it requires attention to detail regarding key management, especially with nested structures. By configuring the keySeparator properly in your i18next settings, you can seamlessly retrieve nested translation keys and enhance the user experience of your application.

If you experience issues retrieving translations, always check your configuration first. With this solution, you should be well on your way to handling translations with ease!