glaTechnical information about ISO 639 language code gla
The table below provides technical details for the Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic language, designated by the gla code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
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| Standard | |
| Name | Official Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic Native Gàidhlig |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | Northern Scottish GaelicCentral Scottish GaelicSouthern Scottish Gaelic |
| Related languages | IrishManx |
| Key facts | Evolved from Old Irish between the 10th–12th centuriesOrthography was modernised in the 1981 spelling reform, trimming many silent lettersFeatures initial consonant mutation (lenition) indicated by adding ‘h’Traditional numerals use a vigesimal (base-20) structure for counting peopleUNESCO classifies it as “Definitely endangered”. |
| Sample phrase | Halò, ciamar a tha thu? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic language, identified by the code gla, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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