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About Wals
WALS Online is a comprehensive database that provides structural properties of languages, including phonological, grammatical, and lexical features. It is maintained by a team of authors and offers tools for browsing and searching through various language structures.
Explore the structural properties of languages from around the world.
What You Can Do
- Browse language features and chapters
- Search for specific languages
- Access citation information
- Download data sets
- View references and authors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WALS Online?
WALS Online is a database that catalogs the structural properties of languages, compiled from descriptive materials.
How can I search for languages?
You can search for languages using the 'Languages' option in the navigation bar.
Is there a way to cite WALS Online?
Yes, it is important to cite the specific chapter you are referencing, along with the general work if citing data from multiple chapters.
Who maintains WALS Online?
WALS Online is published by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and edited by Matthew S. Dryer and Martin Haspelmath.
Can I download data from WALS Online?
Yes, WALS Online provides options for exporting and downloading data sets.