# Translation reference

> The rules for every language, and the agreements made per language.

Source: https://contributors.home-assistant.io/translate/reference/

The pages in this section are for looking things up. Read the rules before you start, and the guidelines of your own language.

- [Translation rules](https://contributors.home-assistant.io/translate/reference/rules/): the rules that apply to every language.
- [Language guidelines](https://contributors.home-assistant.io/translate/reference/languages/): agreements made per language, like formal or informal address.