khaTechnical information about ISO 639 language code kha
The table below provides technical details for the Khasi language, designated by the kha code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
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| Standard | |
| Name | Khasi |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | KhynriamBhoiWarLynngngam |
| Related languages | Pnar (Jaintia)LyngngamMon |
| Key facts | Khasi is an Austroasiatic language that forms its own isolated cluster in the Khasi–Jaintia HillsIt marks four grammatical genders functioning as noun classifiers rather than biological sexA matrilineal culture shapes extensive kinship vocabulary and usageThe Latin-based orthography was introduced by Welsh missionaries in the 19th centuryKhasi distinguishes vowel length and employs glottalized coda consonants, both of which are phonemic. |
| Sample phrase | Khublei, kumno phi long? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Khasi language, identified by the code kha, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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