bhoTechnical information about ISO 639 language code bho
The table below provides technical details for the Bhojpuri language, designated by the bho code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
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| Standard | |
| Name | Bhojpuri |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | Northern BhojpuriSouthern BhojpuriWestern BhojpuriNagpuria Bhojpuri |
| Related languages | HindiAwadhiMagahiMaithiliKhortha |
| Key facts | Belongs to the Eastern Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European familyHas a rich oral tradition of folk songs such as Birha, Kajri and ChaitiHistorically written in Kaithi script, though Devanagari is now most commonServes as a heritage language for sizable diaspora populations in Mauritius, Fiji, Suriname and the CaribbeanSupports a thriving regional film and music industry popularly dubbed “Bhojiwood.” |
| Sample phrase | नमस्ते, रउआ कइसन बानी? |
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The Bhojpuri language, identified by the code bho, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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