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Atlinthaian

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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