kacTechnical information about ISO 639 language code kac
The table below provides technical details for the Jingpho, Kachin language, designated by the kac code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
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| Standard | |
| Name | Jingpho, Kachin |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | Jinghpaw (Standard/Central)GauriHka-Hku (Khakhu)HtingnuDulengDingga |
| Related languages | ZaiwaLashiMaruLhaovoRawang |
| Key facts | Part of the Jingpho–Luish branch of the Sino-Tibetan familyWritten with both a Latin-based orthography and a script adapted from BurmeseTone language with three to five lexical tones depending on dialectEmploys verb-final (SOV) word order and extensive postpositionsFunctions as a lingua franca among several ethnic groups in the Kachin Hills and adjoining areas |
| Sample phrase | Shangai, n hpe ai re? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Jingpho, Kachin language, identified by the code kac, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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