diff --git a/pkgs/applications/graphics/mirage/default.nix b/pkgs/applications/graphics/mirage/default.nix
index 515b834b41ea..c06a79727094 100644
--- a/pkgs/applications/graphics/mirage/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/applications/graphics/mirage/default.nix
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ pythonPackages.buildPythonApplication rec {
 
     doCheck = false;
 
+    nativeBuildInputs = [ gettext ];
+
     buildInputs = [ stdenv libX11 gettext ];
 
     patchPhase = ''