diff --git a/ftl/core/actions.ftl b/ftl/core/actions.ftl
index 0a1505a17..d7264a74c 100644
--- a/ftl/core/actions.ftl
+++ b/ftl/core/actions.ftl
@@ -68,3 +68,5 @@ actions-flag-pink = Pink
 actions-flag-turquoise = Turquoise
 actions-flag-purple = Purple
 actions-set-flag = Set Flag
+actions-nothing-to-undo = Nothing to undo
+actions-nothing-to-redo = Nothing to redo
diff --git a/qt/aqt/operations/collection.py b/qt/aqt/operations/collection.py
index 2b67f06dd..f93c6e06a 100644
--- a/qt/aqt/operations/collection.py
+++ b/qt/aqt/operations/collection.py
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ def _legacy_undo(*, parent: QWidget) -> None:
 
     if result is None:
         # should not happen
-        showInfo("nothing to undo", parent=parent)
+        showInfo(tr.actions_nothing_to_undo(), parent=parent)
         mw.update_undo_actions()
         return