xalTechnical information about ISO 639 language code xal
The table below provides technical details for the Kalmyk, Oirat language, designated by the xal code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
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| Standard | |
| Name | Kalmyk, Oirat |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | Torgut (Kalmyk)DörbetBuzavaÖöldZakhchin |
| Related languages | Khalkha MongolianBuryatDaurDongxiang |
| Key facts | Historically written in the Clear Script (Todo Bichig), now mainly in CyrillicThe only Mongolic language traditionally spoken in EuropeKeeps more vowel-length contrasts than standard MongolianClassified by UNESCO as definitely endangeredFamous for the epic cycle Jangar, still recited by bards. |
| Sample phrase | Сайн байнаш, чинимн бәә? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Kalmyk, Oirat language, identified by the code xal, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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