mahTechnical information about ISO 639 language code mah
The table below provides technical details for the Marshallese language, designated by the mah code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
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| Standard | |
| Name | Official Marshallese Native Kajin M̧ajeļ |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | RālikRatak |
| Related languages | Kiribati (Gilbertese)NauruanChuukesePohnpeianKosraean |
| Key facts | Marshallese keeps a rare contrast between voiced and voiceless apical consonants within MicronesiaVowel length and quality are phonemic and shown with macrons or cedillas in writingIt distinguishes inclusive versus exclusive forms of “we”Traditional vocabulary is rich in ocean-navigation terms and weather descriptionsModern Marshallese has absorbed many loanwords from English and Japanese. |
| Sample phrase | Iakwe, eṃṃan ke? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Marshallese language, identified by the code mah, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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