Clarification Needed on Subtitle Language Codes (UK vs UKR vs RUS)

[rcsnoopdog 17]

Hi, I need clarification on how Emby reads subtitle language tags inside MKV/MP4 files.

I’m seeing the following subtitle codes in my library:

• EN / ENG

• UK

• UKR

• RUS / RU

I want to confirm what each one actually means.

Specifically:

• Does UK mean English (United Kingdom) or Ukrainian?

• Does UKR always mean Ukrainian?

• Does RUS / RU always mean Russian?

• Would a file tagged by a torrent uploader as “UK” normally be interpreted by Emby as English?

I’m trying to make sure my Ukrainian users see the correct language options, so I need an authoritative answer on how Emby interprets these tags.

Thanks.

[GrimReaper 5071]

8 minutes ago, rcsnoopdog said:

Does UK mean English (United Kingdom) or Ukrainian?

Ukranian.

8 minutes ago, rcsnoopdog said:

Does UKR always mean Ukrainian?

Yes.

8 minutes ago, rcsnoopdog said:

Does RUS / RU always mean Russian?

Yes.

8 minutes ago, rcsnoopdog said:

Would a file tagged by a torrent uploader as “UK” normally be interpreted by Emby as English?

Kindly do not discuss torrenting on these forums.

 

Emby uses ISO 639 two/three-letter language codes, append your subtitle files accordingly.

List of ISO 639 language codes 

Edited 57 minutes ago by GrimReaper

[rcsnoopdog 17]

4 minutes ago, GrimReaper said:

Ukranian.

Yes.

Yes.

Kindly do not discuss torrenting on these forums.

 

Emby uses ISO 639 two/three-letter language codes, append your subtitle files accordingly.

List of ISO 639 language codes 

Thank you & Sorry