diff --git a/lynis b/lynis
index 2b2c9d5e..dcfa2765 100755
--- a/lynis
+++ b/lynis
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ Make sure to execute ${PROGRAM_NAME} from untarred directory or check your insta
     fi
 
     # Auto detection of language based on locale (first two characters)
-    LANGUAGE=$(locale | egrep "^LANGUAGE=" | cut -d= -f2 | cut -d_ -f1)
+    LANGUAGE=$(locale | egrep "^LANG=" | cut -d= -f2 | cut -d_ -f1)
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