Language code: nde
Technical information about ISO 639 language code nde
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The table below provides technical details for the North Ndebele language, designated by the nde code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
|
| Standard | |
| Name | Official North Ndebele Native IsiNdebele |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | Zimbabwe NdebeleBotswana Ndebele |
| Related languages | ZuluSouthern NdebeleXhosaSwati |
| Key facts | Emerged in the 19th-century after followers of King Mzilikazi split from the Zulu kingdomKeeps the three click consonants (c, q, x) characteristic of Nguni languagesUses a rich noun-class system typical of Bantu languages, with prefixes marking class and agreementVocabulary and grammar remain mutually intelligible with Zulu to a high degreeTraditional praise poetry (izibongo) is an important vehicle for oral history and social commentary |
| Sample phrase | Sawubona, unjani? |
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The North Ndebele language, identified by the code nde, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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