Language code: syc

Technical information about ISO 639 language code syc

The table below provides technical details for the Classical Syriac language, designated by the syc code from the ISO 639-2 standard.

Code

syc

Name

Classical Syriac

Text direction

Left-to-Right

Language varieties
Western SyriacEastern Syriac
Related languages
Imperial AramaicJewish Babylonian AramaicMandaicAssyrian Neo-AramaicTuroyo
Key facts
Serves as the classical liturgical and literary form of Aramaic for several Eastern Christian churchesThe Peshitta Bible and many early Christian theological works were composed in Classical SyriacEarliest securely dated Syriac inscription is the Edessa inscription of 6 CESyriac manuscripts were key transmitters of Greek science, medicine and philosophy to the Islamic worldWritten in three primary scripts: Estrangela, West Syriac Serto and East Syriac Madnhaya.
Sample phrase

ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܝܟ، ܐܝܟ ܐܢܬ؟

Character encodings

UTF-8, UTF-16, UTF-32

Supported in Localizely

The Classical Syriac language, identified by the code syc, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Historical' by its type.

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