ChamanKir Language in Iouran | World Anvil

ChamanKir

Bearfolk languages are a family of related dialects. ChamanKir is the language of the metropolitan Gherau.  

Insults

The hole's still there, but the well is dry.
What an idiot.
Badger
Moron, implying someone is less than sentient
Moon-faced
Ugly
Hargapti
Someone who looks for trouble or a scandalmonger, lit. "rubbish collector", a profession similar to a rag-and-bone or mudlark
Unanchored
Heartless or devoid of depth, implying someone's soul never took root
Amber-brained
Stupid or blindly devoted
Koh-dropping
Idiot
Ass-sniffer
unevolved or unsophisticated, referring to the Eswe ritual for greeting new children
Growing a tail, are you?
You're full of yourself (like the tailed Vessuna)
Ragwheel
Insenstive to the point that it would be better if someone were dead, referencing the extinct Lashe
Strong like bull, smart like plow
This is self-explanatory, yes?
Hugger
An offensively ignorant and insensitive person who doesn't understand personal space
Honey-lover, honey-loving
Moron or sycophant, implying a throwback to pre-sentience
If I shook you really hard and looked into your eyes, would I see a tiny glass mountain with snow falling on it?
You're an idiot. (This references the popular snow globes of the Maajit)
Formless
Shifty or untrustworthy, comparing someone to a Borrower

Vocabulary

kov - brother
kas - sister
kan - teacher
Common Phrases
Kikun huhmadut'yu
May your table be full (common goodbye phrase)
Common Female Names
Advah, Yinde, Rihem, Hiva
Common Male Names
Asadut, Vahud, Shuhmid, Mala
Common Unisex Names
Dekruħ, Rangan, Edhu, Ormu

Comments

Author's Notes

Apologies to Janet, who inspired the "badger" insult by suggesting that the next bearfolk ethnicity should be a mustelid. XD And thanks to Bookkeeper for suggesting it.


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Jul 25, 2018 14:03

Boy, you can really string these on in Shakespearean fashion for some truly scathing remarks. "You formless, unanchored ragwheel!"

Jul 25, 2018 14:07 by Skeptical Bunny

<3 <3 <3