samTechnical information about ISO 639 language code sam
The table below provides technical details for the Samaritan Aramaic language, designated by the sam code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
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| Standard | |
| Name | Samaritan Aramaic |
| Text direction | Right-to-Left |
| Related languages | Jewish Palestinian AramaicChristian Palestinian AramaicClassical Syriac |
| Key facts | Used primarily for liturgical reading and study by the Samaritan communityWritten in the distinct Samaritan alphabet that preserves features of ancient Paleo-HebrewThe best-known text is the Samaritan Targum, an Aramaic translation of the PentateuchGrammar shows heavy influence from Samaritan Hebrew due to centuries of bilingual useIt is no longer spoken as a native tongue but is learned as a heritage language. |
| Sample phrase | ࠘ࠋࠌࠀ ࠋࠊ? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Samaritan Aramaic language, identified by the code sam, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Extinct' by its type.
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