diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/gruut/language-pack.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/gruut/language-pack.nix
index 37c3d909284c..7103f2ea598e 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/gruut/language-pack.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/gruut/language-pack.nix
@@ -17,6 +17,10 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
     cd "${pname}"
   '';
 
+  postPatch = ''
+    echo "${version}" > "gruut_lang_${lang}/VERSION"
+  '';
+
   pythonImportsCheck = [ "gruut_lang_${lang}" ];
 
   doCheck = false;