ISO 639
Language
- Alpha-2 Code (ISO 639-1) — a two-letter sequence
- Alpha-3 Bibliographic Code (ISO 639-2/B) — a three-letter sequence
- Alpha-3 Terminology Code (ISO 639-2/T) — a three-letter sequence; in most cases, this will be the same as the Alpha-3 Bibliographic Code
Additional published properties include:
- Name [en] (ISO 639-1; ISO 639-2)
- Name [fr] (ISO 639-1; ISO 639-2)
Examples
| Alpha-3/B Code | Alpha-3/T Code | Alpha-2 Code | Name [en] |
|---|---|---|---|
| dut | nld | nl | Dutch; Flemish |
| eng | eng | en | English |
| tlh | tlh | — | Klingon; tlhIngan-Hol |
Technical Notes
- Language Codes — official documentation from the publishing authority