smnTechnical information about ISO 639 language code smn
The table below provides technical details for the Inari Sami language, designated by the smn code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
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| Standard | |
| Name | Inari Sami |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Related languages | Northern SamiSkolt SamiKildin Sami |
| Key facts | Belongs to the Eastern Sámi subgroupAbout 400–450 native speakers remainUses a Latin-based alphabet with extra letters such as á, â, đ, ŧ and ŋA complete Bible translation appeared in 2019, boosting written useUNESCO classifies it as severely endangered |
| Sample phrase | Bures! Kuáđi lieh? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Inari Sami language, identified by the code smn, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
smn-FI – Inari Sami (Finland)
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