--- a/mercurial/changegroup.py
+++ b/mercurial/changegroup.py
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ This software may be used and distribute
 of the GNU General Public License, incorporated herein by reference.
 """
 
-from i18n import gettext as _
+from i18n import _
 import struct, os, bz2, zlib, util, tempfile
 
 def getchunk(source):