panTechnical information about ISO 639 language code pan
The table below provides technical details for the Panjabi, Punjabi language, designated by the pan code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
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| Standard | |
| Name | Official Panjabi, Punjabi Native ਪੰਜਾਬੀ |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | MajhiDoabiMalwaiPuadhi |
| Related languages | Hindustani (Hindi/Urdu)SaraikiDogriSindhi |
| Key facts | Punjabi is the only major Indo-Aryan language that is fully tonalIt is commonly written in two distinct scripts—Gurmukhi in India and Shahmukhi in PakistanThe language distinguishes three lexical tones: high-falling, low-rising and levelMany early literary works are preserved in the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib (1604)Punjabi vocabulary blends Sanskrit roots with extensive Persian and Arabic borrowings |
| Sample phrase | ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ? |
| Character encodings | |
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The Panjabi, Punjabi language, identified by the code pan, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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