himTechnical information about ISO 639 language code him
The table below provides technical details for the Himachali languages, Western Pahari languages language, designated by the him code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
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| Standard | |
| Name | Himachali languages, Western Pahari languages |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | KangriMandealiKullu PahariChambealiChurahiBhattiyaliBhadrawahiPangwaliGaddi (Gaddiyali)Siraji |
| Related languages | DogriPunjabiHindiGarhwaliKumaoni |
| Key facts | Traditional indigenous script is Takri, though Devanagari is now predominantMany Western Pahari varieties are classed as definitely or severely endangered by UNESCOVocabulary shows a blend of Sanskritic roots with unique local developmentsOral traditions include rich ballads (jagar) and seasonal folk-songsMutual intelligibility among the dialects is high, yet speakers maintain strong separate identities. |
| Sample phrase | नमस्कार, तुंदा हाल केना सै? |
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The Himachali languages, Western Pahari languages language, identified by the code him, falls under the 'Collective' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Genetic' by its type.
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