Language code: gba
Technical information about ISO 639 language code gba
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The table below provides technical details for the Gbaya (Central African Republic) language, designated by the gba code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
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| Standard | |
| Name | Gbaya (Central African Republic) |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | BodoeBokotoBoso (Bossangoa)Kara (Kàrà)Mbodomo |
| Related languages | SangoMandja (Manza)NgbakaYakaBaka |
| Key facts | Gbaya is a tonal language, typically employing two or three distinct level tonesIt belongs to the Ubangian branch of Niger–Congo, though some linguists argue Ubangian may form a separate familyThe language is written with an extended Latin alphabet that marks tones and implosive consonantsRich oral traditions include epic tales and proverb‐based storytelling passed on by specialist narratorsModern Gbaya shows significant lexical borrowing from both Sango (the regional lingua franca) and French. |
| Sample phrase | Bôlɛ̂, ŋgà wɛ́? |
| Character encodings | |
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The Gbaya (Central African Republic) language, identified by the code gba, falls under the 'Macrolanguage' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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