diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index ee8fbc992e1..690b9fd789c 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -93,6 +93,9 @@ vim.g.maplocalleader = ' '
 -- Set to true if you have a Nerd Font installed and selected in the terminal
 vim.g.have_nerd_font = false
 
+-- Set language of Vim, only needed if you prefer english over the language of your operating system
+vim.cmd 'language en_US'
+
 -- [[ Setting options ]]
 -- See `:help vim.opt`
 -- NOTE: You can change these options as you wish!