Language code: nbl
Technical information about ISO 639 language code nbl
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The table below provides technical details for the South Ndebele language, designated by the nbl code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
|
| Standard | |
| Name | Official South Ndebele Native IsiNdebele |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | NdzundzaManala |
| Related languages | Northern NdebeleZuluXhosaSwati |
| Key facts | Classified as a Southern Nguni language yet shows strong Sotho–Tswana influenceClick consonants are rare and mainly appear in loanwordsOral heritage includes distinctive clan-based praise poetry (iimbongo)Bright geometric house-front murals are culturally tied to the language, which has specialised terms for shapes and coloursA unified orthography was only standardised in the late 20th century, so many elders first learned to read in other regional languages. |
| Sample phrase | Lotjhani, unjani? |
| Character encodings | |
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The South Ndebele language, identified by the code nbl, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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