Add Kannada (kn) language support

[Kushalbg]

Summary

Add localization support for the Kannada language (ISO code: kn) to Lingo.dev.

Steps to implement

1. Add a new Kannada translation file (e.g., locales/kn.json) with key-value pairs translated to Kannada.
2. Update the i18n configuration file to include Kannada (kn).
3. Test the UI to confirm Kannada language selection and proper rendering.
4. Create a pull request to merge the changes.

Additional context

Kannada is spoken by ~45 million people in Karnataka, India. Adding Kannada localization will improve accessibility for native speakers.

Expected outcome

Users can select Kannada from the language list and see all UI text translated.

[vinaykn07]

i “I would like to work on this” Because Iam Also Kannada talking person i'm from Karnataka i know kannada language

[dev-ploy]

i would like to work on ths issue . Can the maintainers assign this issue as it lies in my interests

[sumitsaurabh927]

Hey @dev-ploy @vinaykn07 this issue was opened by @Kushalbg and they want to work on this so if we decide to accept it, they will be the first one to get the opportunity to work on this.

@Kushalbg is this about the website? Do you want to add Kannada to the language dropdown there?

[vinaykn07]

Sure @sumitsaurabh927 I already made a pull request that contains kn.md file if any other contribution can we made together?

[vinaykn07]

@sumitsaurabh927 iam beginner to open source iam currently studying in college can you please help me to contribute together

[vinaykn07]

@sumitsaurabh927 yes it is adding about kannada language drop down menu

[sumitsaurabh927]

Hi @vinaykn07 let's for till tomorrow for @Kushalbg to reply.

If we don't get a reply by then, I'll assign it to you

[vinaykn07]

Sure sir

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If we don't get a reply by then, I'll assign it to you

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[Chiranthdv]

Hi @sumitsaurabh927
I saw opened issue to add Kannada localization support. I’m also from Karnataka and fluent in Kannada, and I’m really interested in contributing to this feature. can i collaborate with vinaykn07 on this task? I can help with translations and testing the Kannada UI once he start working on it.

[maxprilutskiy]

This issue is currently blocked because Kannada (kn) is not yet supported as a locale in the Lingo.dev platform. We are working on adding support for this language and will unblock this issue once it's available.

[maxprilutskiy]

Thanks for reporting! This will be handled by the Lingo.dev core team in our separate website repo. We'll close this once it's resolved there.

[vinaykn07]

Thanks for reporting! This will be handled by the Lingo.dev core team in our separate website repo. We'll close this once it's resolved there. @maxprilutskiy can we contribute for adding that language because we know kannada language very well it would be great opportunity if you give me chance to contributing to project