English ISO Language Code: en / eng
English = en (ISO 639-1, alpha-2), eng (ISO 639-2, alpha-3). Language family: Indo-European.
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| ISO 639-1 (alpha-2) | en |
|---|---|
| ISO 639-2 (alpha-3) | eng |
| Language family | Indo-European |
Frequently asked questions
What is the language code for English?
English is 'en' in ISO 639-1 (2-letter) and 'eng' in ISO 639-2 (3-letter).
What is the difference between en and en-US?
'en' is the bare language code; 'en-US' adds a region subtag for American English (BCP 47).
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