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# translation Query

Lookup a translatable item by ID.

Requires the MANAGE\_TRANSLATIONS permission.

```graphql
translation(
  id: ID!
  kind: TranslatableKinds!
): TranslatableItem
```

Details

```graphql
union TranslatableItem =
  | ProductTranslatableContent
  | CollectionTranslatableContent
  | CategoryTranslatableContent
  | AttributeTranslatableContent
  | AttributeValueTranslatableContent
  | ProductVariantTranslatableContent
  | PageTranslatableContent
  | ShippingMethodTranslatableContent
  | VoucherTranslatableContent
  | MenuItemTranslatableContent
  | PromotionTranslatableContent
  | PromotionRuleTranslatableContent
  | SaleTranslatableContent
```

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### Arguments

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#### [`id`](#id) ● [`ID!`](/api-reference/miscellaneous/scalars/id.md)

ID of the object to retrieve.

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#### [`kind`](#kind) ● [`TranslatableKinds!`](/api-reference/miscellaneous/enums/translatable-kinds.md)

Kind of the object to retrieve.

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### Type

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#### [`TranslatableItem`](/api-reference/miscellaneous/unions/translatable-item.md)