diff --git a/src/locales/en.json b/src/locales/en.json
index ec6a11a4f..e341d8df8 100644
--- a/src/locales/en.json
+++ b/src/locales/en.json
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
   "index.recentPadsEmpty": "No recent pads found.",
   "index.generateNewPad": "Generate random pad name",
   "index.labelPad": "Pad name (optional)",
-  "index.placeholderPadEnter": "Gib den Namen des Pads ein...",
+  "index.placeholderPadEnter": "Please enter a pad name...",
   "index.createAndShareDocuments": "Create and share documents in real time",
   "index.createAndShareDocumentsDescription": "Etherpad allows you to edit documents collaboratively in real-time, much like a live multi-player editor that runs in your browser.",