braTechnical information about ISO 639 language code bra
The table below provides technical details for the Braj language, designated by the bra code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
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| Standard | |
| Name | Braj |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | Western BrajEastern Braj |
| Related languages | Standard Hindi (Khari Boli)AwadhiBundeliKanauji |
| Key facts | Classical literary medium of North India from the 15th to 19th centuriesCore language of Krishna-bhakti poetry by saints like Surdas and MirabaiRetains older diphthongs (ai, au) that merged in modern Standard HindiMany Hindi film songs adopt Braj words to evoke rustic or devotional themesStill spoken across the historic Braj region around Mathura–Vrindavan. |
| Sample phrase | राम-राम, तू कइसे है? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Braj language, identified by the code bra, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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