sycTechnical 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.
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| Standard | |
| 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؟ |
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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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