Template:Language
Use this template to add basic information about languages.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| familycolor | familycolor | Defines the colour of the header rows. This should correspond to the language family listed below. | String | required |
| name | name | The common name of the language | String | required |
| nativename | nativename | The name of the language in the language. | String | required |
| pronunciation | pronunciation | How to pronounce the native name, in IPA symbols. | String | suggested |
| extinct | extinct | Is this language extinct? If yes, include a non-blank value for this. | Unknown | optional |
| era | era | If this language is extinct, during what period of time was it used? | String | optional |
| Language Family | family | What grouping is this language a part of? | String | required |
| Dialects | dialects | List any notable dialects or children of this language. If pages exist for them, add links. | String | optional |
| Signed form | sign | If the language has an associated sign language, list it | Unknown | optional |
| Written Form | script | In what alphabet or syllabary is this language written? | String | optional |
| region | region | Is this language native to a particular region? | String | optional |
| Primary Official Language | nation | Is this the official language of any nations? If a page exists for the nation(s), link it. | String | optional |
| Minority Status | minority | Is this a recognised minority language in any nations? If a page exists for the nation(s), link it. | String | optional |
| Native Speakers | ethnicity | Is this language primarily spoken by a particular race or ethnicity? List them. Link the pages if they exist. | String | optional |
| speakers | speakers | How many people consider this their first or primary language? | Number | optional |
| map | map | A map of areas in which this language is spoken. Just the image name, not the whole file tag. Ex: party.jpg | File | optional |
| mapcaption | mapcaption | A caption for the map, if it needs one. | String | optional |
| notice | notice | Further notes about the language, if necessary. Remember, this is an article about the language. Do not reproduce it in the box! | String | optional |