diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ Dependencies:
 * [Avahi](http://www.avahi.org) (optional)
 * [python-keyring](http://pypi.python.org/pypi/keyring) (optional)
 * [meson](https://mesonbuild.com/) and [ninja](https://ninja-build.org/) (building)
+* [gettext](https://www.gnu.org/software/gettext/) (building)
 
 Additionally a [MPD](http://www.musicpd.org) server (version >= 0.21.0) is
 required at runtime.