diff --git a/R/matomoquery.R b/R/matomoquery.R
index ed89b2e..d9fd57a 100644
--- a/R/matomoquery.R
+++ b/R/matomoquery.R
@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@
       date = date,
       period = period,
       filter_limit = filter_limit,
+      language = "de",
       token_auth = accessToken
     )
   ) -> res