Template:Language

Use this template to add basic information about languages.

Template parameters

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