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Language code: gil

Technical information about ISO 639 language code gil

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The table below provides technical details for the Gilbertese language, designated by the gil code from the ISO 639-2 standard.

Code

gil

Name

Gilbertese

Text direction

Left-to-Right

Language varieties
Northern GilberteseCentral GilberteseSouthern Gilbertese
Related languages
MarshalleseChuukesePohnpeianKosraean
Key facts
The language has a very small alphabet of 13 lettersReduplication is widely used to mark plurality, intensity and aspectStress almost always falls on the penultimate syllableFirst-person plural pronouns distinguish inclusive vs. exclusive formsIt is the only Micronesian language known to allow word-initial geminate consonants.
Sample phrase

Mauri, ko na bane ni mauri?

Character encodings

UTF-8, UTF-16, UTF-32

Supported in Localizely

The Gilbertese language, identified by the code gil, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.

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