basTechnical information about ISO 639 language code bas
The table below provides technical details for the Basa (Cameroon) language, designated by the bas code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
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| Standard | |
| Name | Basa (Cameroon) |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | BasaáYasúMulen |
| Related languages | DualaBakokoAboBassa Bati |
| Key facts | Classified as Bantu Zone A (A43)has about 15 noun classes controlling agreementemploys a Latin-based script with diacritics to mark tone and vowel qualityrich oral tradition featuring call-and-response songs and proverbsused in community radio and adult-literacy programs to promote intergenerational transmission. |
| Sample phrase | Mbolo, o mɛ̀nɛ́? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Basa (Cameroon) language, identified by the code bas, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
bas-CM – Basa (Cameroon)
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