> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dialgen.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Writing Multilingual Prompts

> Best practices for writing effective prompts in non-English languages.

## Use Native Scripts

For best results, always write prompts in the native script of your target language, not phonetic English.

***

## Why Native Scripts Matter

### Better Pronunciation

Native scripts help the text-to-speech engine pronounce words correctly with proper intonation.

### Accurate Language Detection

Helps the AI identify the intended language and maintain consistency.

### Cultural Context

Better understanding of tone, formality, and cultural nuances.

### Prevents Misclassification

Avoids the AI treating romanized text as English.

***

## Language-Specific Examples

### Spanish

**❌ Incorrect (No Accents):**

```text theme={null}
Hola! Como estas? Vamos a comenzar.
```

**✅ Correct (With Accents):**

```text theme={null}
¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás? Vamos a comenzar.
```

**Key Points:**

* Use inverted punctuation (¿ ¡)
* Include accent marks (á, é, í, ó, ú, ñ)
* Consider formal (usted) vs. informal (tú)

### French

**❌ Incorrect:**

```text theme={null}
Bonjour! Comment ca va? Nous allons commencer.
```

**✅ Correct:**

```text theme={null}
Bonjour ! Comment ça va ? Nous allons commencer.
```

**Key Points:**

* Include all accent marks (é, è, ê, à, ç)
* Use proper apostrophes for contractions
* Add space before punctuation (!, ?, :, ;)

### Hindi

**❌ Incorrect (Romanized):**

```text theme={null}
Namaste! Aap kaise hain? Main aapki madad kar sakta hoon.
```

**✅ Correct (Devanagari):**

```text theme={null}
नमस्ते! आप कैसे हैं? मैं आपकी मदद कर सकता हूं।
```

**Key Points:**

* Always use Devanagari script
* Never use romanized Hindi
* Include proper diacritical marks

### German

**❌ Incorrect:**

```text theme={null}
Guten Tag! Wie kann ich Ihnen helfen?
```

**✅ Correct:**

```text theme={null}
Guten Tag! Wie kann ich Ihnen helfen?
```

**Key Points:**

* Include umlauts (ä, ö, ü) and ß
* Capitalize all nouns
* Use formal (Sie) vs. informal (du) appropriately

***

## Tips for Writing

### Use Input Tools

* **Google Input Tools**: Type in native scripts easily
* **Built-in keyboards**: Use language keyboards on your device
* **Copy-paste**: Use Google Translate for character reference (not full translations)

### Check Punctuation

Different languages have different punctuation rules:

* **Spanish**: ¿Question? ¡Exclamation!
* **French**: Space before : ; ! ?
* **German**: Use „quotes" instead of "quotes"

### Consider Formality

Choose appropriate formality level:

| Language | Formal | Informal |
| -------- | ------ | -------- |
| Spanish  | usted  | tú       |
| French   | vous   | tu       |
| German   | Sie    | du       |
| Hindi    | आप     | तुम      |

***

## Example Prompts

### Customer Support (Spanish)

```text theme={null}
Eres un agente de atención al cliente para Acme Corp.

Tu objetivo es ayudar a los clientes con sus preguntas y resolver sus problemas de manera amable y profesional.

REGLAS:
- Siempre usa un tono amable y profesional
- Mantén las respuestas breves y claras
- Si no puedes resolver el problema, ofrece transferir la llamada
- Siempre confirma que el cliente está satisfecho antes de terminar

INFORMACIÓN DE LA EMPRESA:
- Horario: Lunes a Viernes, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Soporte técnico: soporte@acmecorp.com
- Teléfono: +34 912 345 678
```

### Sales Agent (French)

```text theme={null}
Vous êtes un agent commercial pour Acme Corp.

Votre objectif est de qualifier les prospects et de présenter nos produits de manière professionnelle.

RÈGLES :
- Utilisez toujours le vouvoiement (vous)
- Soyez courtois et professionnel
- Posez des questions ouvertes pour comprendre les besoins
- Ne soyez jamais insistant ou agressif
- Proposez une démonstration si le prospect est intéressé

PRODUITS :
- Plan Starter : 99€/mois
- Plan Business : 299€/mois
- Plan Enterprise : Sur mesure
```

### Appointment Booking (Hindi)

```text theme={null}
आप Acme Corp के लिए एक अपॉइंटमेंट बुकिंग एजेंट हैं।

आपका लक्ष्य ग्राहकों के लिए अपॉइंटमेंट शेड्यूल करना है।

नियम:
- हमेशा विनम्र और पेशेवर रहें
- ग्राहक का नाम, फोन नंबर, और पसंदीदा तारीख पूछें
- उपलब्ध समय स्लॉट की पुष्टि करें
- अपॉइंटमेंट की पुष्टि दें

उपलब्ध समय:
- सोमवार से शुक्रवार: सुबह 9:00 बजे से शाम 6:00 बजे तक
- शनिवार: सुबह 10:00 बजे से दोपहर 2:00 बजे तक
```

***

## Common Mistakes

### Don't Use Phonetic Spelling

**❌ Wrong:**

```text theme={null}
Kaise ho? Main theek hoon.
```

**✅ Correct:**

```text theme={null}
कैसे हो? मैं ठीक हूं।
```

### Don't Mix Languages

**❌ Wrong:**

```text theme={null}
You are a Spanish agent. Respond with "Hola, como estas?"
```

**✅ Correct:**

```text theme={null}
Eres un agente en español. Responde con "¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?"
```

### Don't Forget Cultural Context

Consider cultural norms for:

* Greetings and farewells
* Formal vs. informal address
* Business hours
* Holidays and observances

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Supported Languages" icon="globe" href="/guides/multilingual/languages">
    View all available languages
  </Card>

  <Card title="Voice Settings" icon="microphone" href="/guides/multilingual/voice-settings">
    Configure language-specific voice settings
  </Card>
</CardGroup>