_n( string $single, string $plural, int $number, string $domain = 'default' )
Translates and retrieves the singular or plural form based on the supplied number.
Description
Used when you want to use the appropriate form of a string based on whether a number is singular or plural.
Example:
printf( _n( '%s person', '%s people', $count, 'text-domain' ), number_format_i18n( $count ) );
Parameters
- $single
-
(Required) The text to be used if the number is singular.
- $plural
-
(Required) The text to be used if the number is plural.
- $number
-
(Required) The number to compare against to use either the singular or plural form.
- $domain
-
(Optional) Text domain. Unique identifier for retrieving translated strings.<br> Default 'default'.
Default value: 'default'
Return
(string) The translated singular or plural form.
Source
File: wp-includes/l10n.php
function _n( $single, $plural, $number, $domain = 'default' ) {
$translations = get_translations_for_domain( $domain );
$translation = $translations->translate_plural( $single, $plural, $number );
/**
* Filters the singular or plural form of a string.
*
* @since WP-2.2.0
*
* @param string $translation Translated text.
* @param string $single The text to be used if the number is singular.
* @param string $plural The text to be used if the number is plural.
* @param string $number The number to compare against to use either the singular or plural form.
* @param string $domain Text domain. Unique identifier for retrieving translated strings.
*/
return apply_filters( 'ngettext', $translation, $single, $plural, $number, $domain );
}
Changelog
Version | Description |
---|---|
5.5.0 | Introduced ngettext-{$domain} filter. |
2.8.0 | Introduced. |