diff --git a/wani.py b/wani.py
index 0320c95..4a10185 100644
--- a/wani.py
+++ b/wani.py
@@ -722,6 +722,7 @@ class Word:
     @staticmethod
     def pcWord(pc, do_msd_translate):
         pc.set('lemma', pc.text)
+        pc.set('msd', "N" if do_msd_translate else "U")
         return Word(pc, do_msd_translate)
 
     def add_link(self, link, to):