ipkTechnical information about ISO 639 language code ipk
The table below provides technical details for the Inupiaq language, designated by the ipk code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
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| Standard | |
| Name | Official Inupiaq Native Iñupiaq |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | North Alaskan InupiaqSeward Peninsula Inupiaq |
| Related languages | InuvialuktunInuinnaqtunInuktitutKalaallisut |
| Key facts | Belongs to the Inuit branch of the Eskimo–Aleut family and retains some mutual intelligibility with Canadian InuvialuktunThe standardized Latin-based orthography employs special characters such as ġ, đ, ł, ñ and ŋ to mark consonant distinctionsIt is polysynthetic, allowing a single word to express what would be an entire English sentenceThe traditional numeral system is vigesimal (base-20), though decimal numbers are increasingly usedRevitalization efforts include community radio shows, immersion classes and smartphone keyboards supporting the full character set |
| Sample phrase | Kamai, qanuġisitin? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Inupiaq language, identified by the code ipk, falls under the 'Macrolanguage' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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