Phasnoshi
The language spoken by now the extinct Phasnosh Empire.
Phonology
The Phasnosh language, called "Phasnoshi," has a unique sound profile:
- Vowels: a, e, i, o, u, ɛ (like "bet"), ɔ (like "bought")
- Consonants: p, t, k, m, n, ŋ (like "sing"), f, v, s, h, j (like "yes")
- Diphthongs: ai, au, oi
- Phonological features:
- Soft consonant mutation (e.g., "k" becomes "g" between vowels)
- Vowel length distinction (long vowels are indicated by a macron: ā, ē, ī, ō, ū)
Vocabulary
Greetings
- Zha'thik (ZHA-theek) - Hello
- Thik'zha (THEEK-zhah) - Goodbye
Common Words
- Ka'rak (KA-rak) - Empire
- Sha'ril (SHAR-eel) - People
- Ti'neth (TEE-neth) - Land
- A'kor (AH-kor) - Sun
Dictionary
Common Phrases
Phrases
- A'thik e'sharen (AH-theek EH-shah-ren) - The sun rises (lit. "Sun-present-rises")
- Sha'ril ta'zhin (SHAR-eel TAH-zheen) - My people's honor
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