Template:Language

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Use this template to add basic information about languages.

Template parameters

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
familycolorfamilycolor

Defines the colour of the header rows. This should correspond to the language family listed below.

Stringrequired
namename

The common name of the language

Stringrequired
nativenamenativename

The name of the language in the language.

Stringrequired
pronunciationpronunciation

How to pronounce the native name, in IPA symbols.

Stringsuggested
extinctextinct

Is this language extinct? If yes, include a non-blank value for this.

Unknownoptional
eraera

If this language is extinct, during what period of time was it used?

Stringoptional
Language Familyfamily

What grouping is this language a part of?

Stringrequired
Dialectsdialects

List any notable dialects or children of this language. If pages exist for them, add links.

Stringoptional
Signed formsign

If the language has an associated sign language, list it

Unknownoptional
Written Formscript

In what alphabet or syllabary is this language written?

Stringoptional
regionregion

Is this language native to a particular region?

Stringoptional
Primary Official Languagenation

Is this the official language of any nations? If a page exists for the nation(s), link it.

Stringoptional
Minority Statusminority

Is this a recognised minority language in any nations? If a page exists for the nation(s), link it.

Stringoptional
Native Speakersethnicity

Is this language primarily spoken by a particular race or ethnicity? List them. Link the pages if they exist.

Stringoptional
speakersspeakers

How many people consider this their first or primary language?

Numberoptional
mapmap

A map of areas in which this language is spoken. Just the image name, not the whole file tag. Ex: party.jpg

Fileoptional
mapcaptionmapcaption

A caption for the map, if it needs one.

Stringoptional
noticenotice

Further notes about the language, if necessary. Remember, this is an article about the language. Do not reproduce it in the box!

Stringoptional