diff --git a/koha-tmpl/opac-tmpl/bootstrap/js/modals/checkout.js b/koha-tmpl/opac-tmpl/bootstrap/js/modals/checkout.js
index 09bea14da0..e1bfe78b2b 100644
--- a/koha-tmpl/opac-tmpl/bootstrap/js/modals/checkout.js
+++ b/koha-tmpl/opac-tmpl/bootstrap/js/modals/checkout.js
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ $(document).ready(function() {
         } else if (code == 'ISSUED_TO_ANOTHER') {
             result += _("This item appears to be checked out to another patron, please return it to the desk");
         } else if (code == 'RESERVED' || code == 'RESERVED_WAITING') {
-            result += _("This item appears to be reserved for another patron, please return it to the desk");
+            result += _("This item appears to be on hold for another patron, please return it to the desk");
         } else if (code == 'TOO_MANY') {
             result += _("You have reached the maximum number of checkouts allowed on your account");
         } else if (code == 'AGE_RESTRICTION') {