diff --git a/language/oop5/traits.xml b/language/oop5/traits.xml
index dc84d925bf..1e15ea507f 100644
--- a/language/oop5/traits.xml
+++ b/language/oop5/traits.xml
@@ -358,9 +358,7 @@ class MyHelloWorld {
   <sect2 xml:id="language.oop5.traits.static">
    <title>Static Trait Members</title>
    <para>
-    Static variables can be referred to in trait methods, but cannot be
-    defined by the trait. Traits can, however, define static methods for
-    the exhibiting class.
+    Traits can define both static members and static methods.
    </para>
    <example xml:id="language.oop5.traits.static.ex1">
     <title>Static Variables</title>