Atlinthaian (or Modern Atlinthaian) is one of two official languages spoken in Atlinthaia today (alongside
Shugbo.) It evolved from
Middle Atlinthaian, though is heavily influenced by
Imk. The language likely evolved during the
Southern Conflict.
Spelling & Phonology
Consonant inventory:
↓Manner/Place→ |
Bilabial |
Alveolar |
Palatal |
Velar |
Glottal |
Nasal |
m |
n |
ɲ |
ŋ |
|
Stop |
p b |
t d |
|
k g |
|
Fricative |
|
|
ʃ ʒ |
|
h |
Approximant |
|
|
j |
|
|
Vowel Inventory:
|
Front |
Back |
High |
i i: |
|
Low-mid |
ɛ |
ɔ ɔ: |
Low |
a a: |
|
Syllable structure: (C)(C)V(C)(C)
Grammar:
Nouns are marked for gender and number
gender: masculine, feminine
number: singular, dual, plural
Modern Atlinthaian (as opposed to previous versions) has definite and indefinite articles which also mark gender and number
Pronouns mark person, number, and inclusivity
Possessive determiners are also marked for person, number, and inclusivity
Verbs mark tense and aspect
tense: past, present, future
aspect: perfective, imperfective, continuous
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