Language Identification
'Vanakkam', 'Merci', 'Asante': which language is it?
About Language Identification
Recognise 'hello' and 'thank you' in more than 25 languages, from Tamil and Bengali to Swahili, Turkish and Māori. Each answer is a real greeting, so you'll pick up a few useful words for your next trip.
How to play Language Identification
- Pick the language a greeting or 'thank you' comes from.
- Choose a mode: Classic (10 timed questions), Speed run (60 seconds), Survival (three lives) or Daily (the same questions for everyone today).
- Tap an answer or press 1–4. Faster correct answers score more, and three in a row adds a streak bonus.
- Review every answer at the end, and share your daily result without spoilers.
Language Identification FAQ
Is there a daily Language Identification challenge?
Yes. Daily mode gives everyone the same questions each day, resetting at your local midnight, with a shareable result grid.
Is Language Identification free to play?
Yes. Language Identification is free in your browser on OFF PLAY, with nothing to download or install.
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