How do I translate this string - PHP syntax question

Question

I need some help on how to correctly format this code snippet for translation:

<?php next_post_link( '%link', __( '<span class="meta-nav">←</span> Nästa nyhet') ); ?>

I've used this method in my theme before:

_e( 'Nästa nyhet', 'mytheme');

But I don't know how to correctly type the _e translation method in my link output. I want to translate "Nästa nyhet".

Anyone?

Remember, _e() will echo a translated string and __() will return a translated string.
Hmm, I'm sorry I don't get it. I'm a designer guy just dabbling with wordpress themes and some minimal PHP. What's the difference in regard to translating wordpress strings? I've been using _e() throughout my theme and it has worked great so far. When should I use what?
Use _e() when you want to echo the content to the screen. Use __() when you want to return the translated string within a function for later manipulation.
Sooo...If I wanted to translate the url slug of some taxonomy in my functions file, I would do that using __()? And for just a headline outputted on my page, _e() is correct?
Yes. Take a look at the Codex article for internationalization for more details ...

EAMann · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-10 17:02:57Z

up vote 2 down vote accepted

Don't wrap the entire section in __(), just wrap the part you need to translate:

<?php next_post_link( '%link', '<span class="meta-nav">←</span> ' . __( 'Nästa nyhet', 'mytheme' ) ); ?>

answered Oct 10 '12 at 17:02

EAMann♦
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Thank you! That worked! I'll keep your advice in mind :) – Johan Dahl Oct 10 '12 at 17:29

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