tsiTechnical information about ISO 639 language code tsi
The table below provides technical details for the Tsimshian language, designated by the tsi code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
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| Standard | |
| Name | Tsimshian |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | MetlakatlaHartley BayKitkatlaLax Kw'alaams |
| Related languages | Nisga’aGitxsanSouthern Tsimshian |
| Key facts | Classified as a member of the Tsimshianic language family, distinct from larger neighboring familiesWritten with a modified Latin script that includes symbols like ̱ (macron below) and ʼ to mark glottal soundsGrammar is polysynthetic and often arranges sentences in verb–subject–object orderPhonology features ejective stops, uvular consonants, and a contrast between plain and glottalized sonorantsRevitalization efforts include community-run immersion camps, online courses, and a widely used Sm’algyax dictionary app |
| Sample phrase | Luulgit! Aam sagwa? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Tsimshian language, identified by the code tsi, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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