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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:40 pm
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I don't know about you guys, but often, conlanging for me can seem a bit formulaic. Like an equation in which the parts make a definite and easily recognisable meaning. If they don't, you might work out a way for them to. But obviously it can be a bit different IRL.
For example, with Australians, our intonation can change the meaning of a sentence between asking a question and prompting agreement.
"How hot is it today?" could be interpreted as a question about the level of heat expected for the day. With only slight emphasis change, it is basically saying "Today is very hot, isn't it?"
Do you guys take into account regional dialects and the breaking down of specific structures over time and influence?
Do you evolve and deconstruct your conlang as your relationship with it grows?
I suppose my question extends to your purpose for making a conlang. If you're creating one for a species in a world, or a secret code between friends, then you might not worry about distorting, contorting, crunching and squeezing your language into an authentically garbled piece of culture.
Hope this post made some sense.
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:07 pm
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:49 am
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:46 pm
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