hilTechnical information about ISO 639 language code hil
The table below provides technical details for the Hiligaynon language, designated by the hil code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
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| Standard | |
| Name | Hiligaynon |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | IloiloNegrosCapizBacolodGuimaras |
| Related languages | Kinaray-aCapiznonCebuanoAklanonWaray-Waray |
| Key facts | Belongs to the Central Philippine branch of the Austronesian familyExtensive Spanish influence has contributed thousands of loanwordsReduplication of roots conveys emphasis, plurality or continuityTypical clause order is verb–subject–object but discourse particles allow flexibilityThe epic Hinilawod, at about 29,000 lines, is among the longest folk narratives in the Philippines |
| Sample phrase | Hello, kamusta ka? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Hiligaynon language, identified by the code hil, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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