GirviGetting StartedVerified: October 2026
Switching Between English and Hindi (हिन्दी) in Girvi
Full localized support with 728 verified pawn terms covering every screen, receipt, and dialog in English and Hindi.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Open Language Preferences
Go to Settings and tap 'App Language' (भाषा चुनें).
2
Select English or Hindi (हिन्दी)
Choose your preferred language. The selection is saved in preferences and applies instantly across the app without restarting.
3
Review Localized Pawnbroking Terminology
In Hindi mode, all core trade terms reflect standard Indian terminology: गिरवी (Pawn), मूलधन (Principal), ब्याज (Interest), नवीनीकरण (Renewal), छुड़ाना (Redeem), बट्टा/ज़ब्त (Forfeit).
4
Bilingual WhatsApp Receipts
Generated WhatsApp receipts adapt automatically to include clear bilingual headers understood by local borrowers.
Expected Outcome
Shop owners, counter staff, and customers interact with the app in their most comfortable commercial language.
Important Points & Common Pitfalls
- Assuming language changes reset any data; changing language is purely cosmetic and never modifies database records.