tsnTechnical information about ISO 639 language code tsn
The table below provides technical details for the Tswana language, designated by the tsn code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
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| Standard | |
| Name | Official Tswana Native Setswana |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | NgwatoKwenaRolongNgwaketseTlhapingTawanaTlokwaTlharo |
| Related languages | Southern SothoNorthern SothoLoziKgalagadi |
| Key facts | Tswana is a tonal Bantu language where pitch can change meaningIt employs a noun-class system with about 18 classes that control agreement across the sentenceFirst orthography was developed in the 19th century by Lutheran and London Missionary Society writersThe aspirated lateral affricate spelled “tlh” is a characteristic sound absent from many other Bantu tonguesBasic word order is subject–verb–object, but extensive verbal morphology allows flexible focus. |
| Sample phrase | Dumela, o tsogile jang? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Tswana language, identified by the code tsn, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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