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419scambaiterKoko

PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:34 pm


Alphabet:
A- ah in caught
B- b in bed
Ch- in chair
D- d in door
E- e in head
F- F in Friend
G- g in go
H- h in huge or ich
I- ee in meet
J- J in Jam
K- K in Kitten
L- l in held
M- m in mum
N- ny in onion
O- oh in boat
P- P in Peter
R- trilled like in Spanish
S- sh in Shine
T- T as in Teddy bear
U- oo but longer
V- as in Vet
W- as in Wet
Y- as in Yet
Z- s as in set




Diphthongs

Ai- "ei" in height, or "y" in the word "My"
Ei- "ey" in "Hey"
Oi- "oy" in "boy"
Ui- "wee" in the word "Wheat" or the french "Oui"
Au- "ow" in Cow








IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), Diphthongs, and other fun stuff.

A a:
B b
Ch tʃ
D d
E ɛ
F f
G g
H/ɦ/
I i:
J dʒ
K kʰ
L l
M m
N n
O o
P pʰ
R r or ʁ (Certain dialects)
S /s/ at the beginning of a word or /z/ at the middle or end of a word
T tʰ
U u
V v
W w
X x
Y ʉː
Z /z/ at the beginning of a word or /s/ at the middle or end of a word

Diphthongs
Ai- aɪ
Ei- eɪ
Oi- ɔɪ
Ui- "wee" in the word "Wheat" or the french "Oui"
Au- aʊ
Yu-jʉː
Consonant Combinations:
Ng- /ŋ /
Nw-
Nb-
Np-
Ny- /ɲ/

Phonological constraints:
C(V)V(n) (C)+V+V(C)+C(V) (s)+(C)+(l,r,w,y)+(V)+V+(C)+(C)+(C)

Illegal combinations: (At the beginning of a word) MT, DV, BV, ZV, ZR, ZM, ZB, ZP, ZN, ZX, ZK, ZL, ZW, LM, PM, TZ, PZ, NT, MR, MB, MS, MK, MX, MP, LM, LN, LP, LS, LK, LV, SX, KX, VX, RX, RP, PK, WV, VW,

Morphology: Agglutinative

Syntax:

Word Order: VSO (Verb-Subject-Object):
PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:58 pm


Verbs: All verbs in Karani are not conjugated. You must use the object to express the when something happened.
Duhi- to be
Kamas- to have
Unik- to see
Oipa-to make/do
Huaefe- to care for (someone, animal, etc)
Ufeaniz- to eat
Nozkaiz- to drink
Feddre- to swim, dive, water ski (any type of activity in the water)
Soliz- to be sunny, clear up, to be hot outside
Amehi-to rain (anything to do with rainy weather)
Muun- to keep something refridgerate something, to put something in the freeze, to heat up something in the microwave (on a stove, and other cooking related activity)
Salak- to turn on (The TV, Computer, Lights, Machine, etc.)
Gohana- to leave, to drive, to travel, to mow the lawn, to catch the bus, etc.)
Abazi- to speak, talk, chat (including forums, chatrooms), scream, make noise, sing
Rezzuli- to wear clothes, costumes, etc.
Fiteoni- to record something (lit. to video something), to write down, prescribe, (other verbs relating to something document, note-taking related)
Okaste- to greet, say hi, to say good bye, to end a conversation
Ipukua- to need, want, desire
Nerili- to do outdoor activities (Gardening, walk, biking, plant, etc)
Hiruoe- to cure a disease, to feel better, to not be sick
Erasa- to delete, supress, erase, hide, cover up
Rehniz- to cause harm to somebody (Abuse, hit, attack, rape, cut, to make someone sad etc.)
Garuchigo- to be employed, to work for money, to enslave someone, to be busy
Iskimingo- Everything related to fire
Hunaki- to meet, introduce, gather, collect, agree
Bukisanalo- to end, kill, die, murder, injure, prevent someone from doing something
Trevolabi-to use the internet in order to get something done, research, search, google, look up, use a dictionary, or thesaurus.
Nomichapa-to drink something
Takutta- to eat something (also refers to cannibalism if you want)
Krumahi- to try at something and fail, to be weak at something, something that is difficult for you to accomplish, to be unlucky
Gubeno- to try at something and win, to be lucky, be good at something,
Krachonwe- to control/take control/play god over/to be bossy/to force someone do something (whether they want to or not)/ to be superior and therefore boss someone around
Npukuro- to put on clothes/glasses/a watch/purse/shoes/socks/etc
Jawugwiko- take off/rip off clothing/shoes/watch/purse/socks/etc/
Wenbipakosu- to travel via aircraft (helicopter/airplane/etc), to fly, to drive/navigate a(n) airplane/helicopter
Ernipakosu- to travel by sea (Boats, etc)
Luesno- to travel by land (Car/Truck/by foot/etc), to drive, to walk, to jog, to run
Ogiweklo-to tell time
Fasenyoli- to ******** up/scratch/bite/punch/kick/etc.
Fasenotile- to exercise, to do sports, to play outside, to hike, to camp, to picnic
Nassaklikki- to send something electronically (Fax, cell phone, internet, etc)


419scambaiterKoko


419scambaiterKoko

PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:14 pm


Days of the week

Unikalino- Monday
Zostezno- Tuesday
Kolisuno- Wednesday
Redopno- Thursday
Nepolino- Friday
Anuibano- Saturday
Fedranilo- Sunday

To expess "on Monday" all you have to do is add "nali" right after the day, month, etc.

Months:
Dehunike- January
Huliba- February
Naribez- March
Zanihuki- April
Tehuui- May
Nezfer- June
Mabbifune- July
Lalaninik- August
Sebesla- September
Garogirk- October
Zolstania- November
Guhnia- December

Sunkelpa- Yesterday
Kelis- Today
Helkien- Tomorrow
Swaunib- Tonight
Anzelkwa- This afternoon
Elki- Now
Railungoa- This week
Sniswalnit- This month
Humarian- This year
Raimahat- Next week
Sniswalat- Next month
Humarnat- Next year

Railu-Week
Sniswa- Month
Huma-Year
PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:27 pm


Greetings:

Zalopinba?- How are you? (Formal)
Zalos?- How's it going? (Informal)
Hulani!- Good morning
Huswa!- Good evening/night
Huahihi-Good afternoon
Leomes!- Goodbye
Dauzes- Good night (when going to sleep)

419scambaiterKoko


419scambaiterKoko

PostPosted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:16 pm


Language difficulties (Being unable to communicate in Karani)


Abazi noi Einlishimakka?- Do you speak English?
Abazi noi (Insert language here)- Do you speak (insert language here)?
Terizba ka leni uhuras?- Do you understand me?
Abazi koltsu Karani- I only speak a little/I don't speak much Karani
Beana (insert word here) Karani neu karuchi?- What does (insert word) mean in Karani?
Ipukua Karani ka leni shoan- I would like to practice Karani
Ipukua Karani chaunisugalu- Let's practice Karani
Abazi dalatap zeze oipa shoan? - Could you please speak more slowly
Abazi dondon shoan?- Could you repeat that?
Fiteoni shoan?- Could you write that down?
Abazizazi _______annui?- How do you pronounce______?
Fiteoni _________annui?- How do you write______?
PostPosted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:59 pm


SOCIAL>Meeting people:

Rarra-Yes
Unnu-No
Zeze-Please
Kahalai- Thank you (formal)
Kahai- Thank you (Colloquial/informal)
Kai- Thank you (Slang)
Oitur- Excuse me(could I get past)
Nwani- I'm sorry
Oi-Excuse me (to get attention)
Zalopinba?- How are you? (Formal)
Zalos?- How's it going (informal)
Hwara ka leni?- Good and you?
Zelu-Fine
Hwara- Good
Shoni- Bad
Devolta- Okay/So-so
Shonibarbossa-Awful/Horrible/Worse day of my life
Hwaranossa- Ecstatic/awesome/fantastic/best day ever
Twakka unsani annui?- What is your name?
Unsani(Insert name here)- My name is _______
Hwarossa hunaki- Nice you meet you/Nice to have met you
Hunaki tubraska______ shoan-I'd like to introduce you to (Insert person's name here)
Kalolap- Bon voyage( Have a great trip)
Kroshe....-This is my....
Fiyos- Child (Children)
Okanori- Wife
Sanwaknula- Husband
Gaushozunara-Boyfriend (intimate)
Gaushounnuzura- Friend (That is a boy but not romantically involved)
Linzunara- Girlfriend (Intimate)
Linunnuzuna- Friend (That is a girl but not romantically involved)
Erwarrkasi- Colleague


Addressing People (Honorifics)
(Name)+nampausii- Mr. (Name)
(Name)+urusasa- Miss. (Name)
(name)+tera- (Married used for both male and females)
(Name)+gerinkappa (Someone higher up then you (Work or School wise)
(Name)+kuslaufiyo- (Someone underneath you socially)
(Your name)+hunishanta (You lowering yourself for someone else)

419scambaiterKoko


419scambaiterKoko

PostPosted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:24 pm


Making Conversation:

What a beautiful day!- Hwarossa dengi tadna!
Nice/Awful weather isn't it? Dengi ka leni (Hwarossa/Shonibarbossa)
Do you live here? Bonde kokko laile?
Where are you going? Gohana stainas anku?
Do you like it here?Skipukua kokko?
I love it here.-Skipukua kokko ninika
Are you here on holiday? hellitage kokko duhi
I'll send you the photo- Foto fiteoni trevolabi
Do you have Facebook(Myspace/Mixi/Social network site account)? Kamas Soshalnetwarrkal akaunto?
That's (beautiful/Ugly) isn't it?- Kroshe (Kirewar/Walashong) tadna
I'm here.....Kokko......
On business-Bizines ku
For a holiday-Naporti ku
To study-Trevolabi ayuk fiteoni
How long are you here for? Jikangurai duhi annui
I'm here for (insert time interval)-_____jikangurai duhi
Where are you from?Kuuhi gohana laile annui
I'm from (insert country here)Kuuhi____laile
How old are you? Sai annui?
I'm_____years old-____sai
He/She/It/They/Them are_______years old____sai
Too old! Ufulaura!
I'm younger than I look! Koisi lamoikas!
Keep in touch- Kemkitener
PostPosted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:24 pm


Cardinal Numbers:

0-Nuli
1- Adina
2-Ngua
3-Cherez
4-Oisen
5-Buhul
6-Nwaiya
7-Zehu
8-Narnar
9-Yunfi
10-Kikilos
11- Adinakikilos
12-Nguakikilos
13-Cherezkikilos
14-Oisenkikilos
15-Buhulkikilos
16-Nwaiyakikilos
17-Zehukikilos
18-Narnarkikilos
19-Yunfikikilos
20-Kikingualos
30-Kikicherezlos
40-Kikioisenlos
50-Kikibuhulos
60-Kikinwailos
70-Kikizehulos
80-Kikinarlos
90-Kikiyunfilos
100-Nulinulikikilosadina
1,000-Nulinulikikolosadinakikilos
1,000,000-Nulikikilosnuliadinanulikikilos

419scambaiterKoko


419scambaiterKoko

PostPosted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:04 am


Seasons:

Samyukyu-Winter
Taisuhare- Summer
Atafuhanta- Spring
Akinbangwe- Fall/Autumn

Occupations:

I'm a....-.....duhi
Biznesankengauzo- Businessman
Biznesankenlinzu- Businesswoman
Nwaniguwe-Chef
Chokolatiye- Chocolate Maker
Zevalihevarsi- Civil servant
Borgauzo-Farmer (male)
Borlinzu- Farmer (Female)
Abazinagulati- Interpreter
Nozkaiziye- Bar tender
Ufeanizorani- Waiter
Ufeanilinzuni- Waitress
Yornuarizto- Journalist
Arbaidar- Manual Worker
Trevolabi anuku shoan?- Why are you studying?
Arbaidergoet- Retired
Leraar- Teacher
Sutrevoenpi- Student
Arbaiderlos- Unemployed

LOCAL TALK


Hey!- Kiosos!
Great- Subrantaztih
Sure-Yuloongne
Maybe- Afehpi
No way!- Karoti ngepegere!
Go ahead- Toosoo!
Just a minute- Fregenkamans
Just joking- Chotanmgayo!
It's OK- Kwanguleo!
No problem- Unnuprobelem

Family

Fiyos-Child (Children)
Okanori- Wife
Sanwaknula- Husband
Gaushozunara- Boyfriend (intimate)
Gaushonnuzura- Friend (Male but not intimate)
Linzunara- Girlfriend (intimate)
Linunnuzuna- Friend (Female but not initmate)
Okamos- Sister (Older)
Sannos- Brother (Older)
Sankuslaufiyo- Brother (Younger)
Okakuslaufiyo- Sister (Younger)
Manakka- Middle child
Gulanpri- Oldest child
Laufibaui- Youngest child
Okasiang- Daughter
Sansiang- Son
Haka- Mother
Chito- Father
Furusaichito-Grandpa
Furusaihaka- Grandma
Subrasaichito- Great grandpa (and others before him)
Subrasaihaka- Great grandma (and others before her)
Kamihaka- Godmother
Kamichito-Godfather
Hakanookamos- Aunt (On your mother's side who is older than your mom)
Hakanookakuslaufiyo- Aunt (On your mom's side who is younger than your mom)
*Note for father's side just add chitono instead of hakano
Chitozusanhakano- Uncle (on your mom's side who is younger than your mom)
Chitouenosanhakano- Uncle (on your mom's side who is older than your mom)
Chitochitozusan- Uncle (On your dad's side who is younger than your dad)
Chitochitouenochitono- Uncle (On your dad's side who is older than your dad)
Manasi- Cousin (Female)
Kusali- Cousin (Male)
PostPosted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:48 pm


Adjectives: Unlike verbs in Karani, adjectives are inflected and usually follow this pattern:

-onii (plain form)-oni(stem)--uik (present)-yunika-(conditional form)-mainagai(negative form)-maingatta(negative past)-palngwe("want" form)-deitlu (Resultant state, the action is still going on)-nartel (Forced to end)


Kaitonii-Strict
Subaronii- Great
Ahuonii- Cold
Chaionii- Hot
Adadakaonii- Warm
Tutuonii-Dirty, slutty, unpure (religion, unorganic produce), unclean (like a kitchen), unpleasant to the eye
Denponii-Bright
Sawuonii-Convenient
Fugnakut- Complicated, hard, difficult, impossible
Figiunii (Exception conjugate the same way but instead of "o" put "u" instead)-Cheap, inexpensive
Dagaii (Another exception, just remove the "on" when conjugating it)-Expensive, high, unfairly priced, rip-off
Kloponii- Thick
Giregonii- Beautiful, pretty, gorgeous, eye-candy, pleasant to the eye
Rurungulonii-Handsome (Used to describe males only), attractive, hunky
Ehukuonii- Hottie, Babe, Beautiful (Used to describe females only)
Noonii-Large
Chionii- Small
Nainei (Exception replace "onii" with "nei")- Polite
Fruktnainei (*See Nainei and conjugate the same way)- Impolite, rude, someone who intends to slander others
Snoniigata (conjugate the middle part of the adjective "onii" part)-Scary
Kwakoii- (conjugate without the "n")-Cute
Uwagonii- Cool, awesome
Subrantazih (use "azhi" to replace "onii")-Great
Ubolu- Promising ("olu" replaces "onii")'
Angonii-Safe
Abuwonii- Dangerous
Gewabu- Strong ("abu" replaces "onii")
Pokuronii- Disgusting, ugly, foul, smells bad, unpleasant to look at
Nadeyonii- Weird, out of the ordinary, something that appears to be suspicious, caution
Guweronii- White (This can apply to people too)
Kurohii- Black ("h" replaces "n" in onii- This can also apply to people)
Juyosonii- Think
Wagatonii- Young
Furkanonii- Old
Choshinoii (omit "n" and conjugate the same way)- Careful, cautious
Sarunii ("u" replaces "o" in onii)- Light, easy to lift
Futonii- Heavy, difficult to lift
Chantanonii- Easy, Simple
Huwapukuro- Lonely ("kuro" replaces "onii")
Asaisai- Friendly (Never conjugated-exception)
Kimiyormoneyonii- Rich (Corrupted from the English phrase "Give me your money" + onii) (Pronounced: Kee mee yohr moh nay)
Owonii-Big/huge/giant/gigantic/large
Twulpanii-Complicated (replace "o" with "a" in onii)
Uzakpuonii- Annoying, disturbing, obnoxious,
Fredonii- Fresh (Fruit, Food, etc)
Buponii- Sweet
Oizoinii- Sour (Omit "o")
Kawanii-Skillful, good at something
Agamayonii- Smart
Ahunii- honest
Kuisronii- Sunny
Ameronii- Rainy
Hupendonii- Inconvenient
Chinestaiyuonii-Kind , gentle
Mautakonii- Luxurious
Ribbadonii- Magnificent
Gizuyonii- Necessary, required
Eduwonii- Mild
Sfeikukonii-Perfect, no flaws, ideal, idyllic
Gekkionii-Healthy
Antaionii- Generous/lenient
Shureshwasonii- Happy
Kahanoiin- Sad/Depression (move the "n" to the end)
Ebwegonii- Busy
Akanoiin- Stressful
Dafaaronii- Disliked
Skiissonii- Liked
Kassemonii- Famous
Hoorssionii- Free (not busy)
Ufeskiisonii- Delicious
Toiin- Far
Lufuanii- durable
Tadanii- Clean

419scambaiterKoko


419scambaiterKoko

PostPosted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:07 pm


Counters: Quantity can described by specifying a number and adding a counter.

Electronics (TV/Computer/Internet/Radio/Phone/Dryer/Washer/etc) -nsampu
Animals/Insects/living things (except humanoid like creatures)-pabu
Humans/Humanoid creatures (Vampires/Mermaids/Angels/Demons/Fairies etc)- Jito
Written materials (Books/Paper/Essays/Journal (Blogs use "-nsampu because they are typed on computer./Notebook/ Feminine Hygiene products (Fingernail clippers, shavers, hairspray, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, tooth paste, soap)- malau
Bottled drinks- kottai
Water/Liquids in anything other than a bottle (Except cleaning products) -kilosu
Clothing/Bed/Blankets/Pajamas- shomekki
Lotions/Moisturizers/Sunscreen/Tanner- kalamuo
Food/Candy/Things you eat-grochait
Cup/Glass/Dishes/Kitchenware- npoisama
Bags/Purses/Handheld things that aren't electronic/Hats/Gloves/Make-up/etc-awakunbi
PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:21 am


Ordinal Numbers:

Attinange-First
Guangwe- Second
Erechez- Third
Senoi-Forth
Buluch- Fifth
Yawain- Sixth
Huzehu- Seventh
Nanal- Eight
Yunifi- Ninth
Kikikwi- Tenth
Attikiki- Eleventh
Guankiki- Twelfth
Erechezki- Thirteenth
Senokki- Fourteenth
Buhuchkiki- Fifteenth
Yawakki- Sixteenth
Huzehuki- Seventeenth
Nanalki- Eighteenth
Yunifiaki- Nineteenth
Guangweki-Twentieth
Guangwekiattinange- Twenty-first
Erechezweki- Thirtieth
Senoweki- Fourtieth
Buluchweki- Fiftieth
Yawaiweki- Seventieth
Nanaweki-Eightieth
Yunifikiwe- Ninetieth
Kikiwekattinange- Hundredth
Guangewekikiweattinange- Two hundredth
Erechezwekikiweattinange- Three hundredth
Senokkiwekikiweattinange- Four hundredth
Kikiwekikiweattinangekikiwar- Thousandth
Kikiwarsionkikweattinangelt- Millionth
Kikiwarwarattu- Billionth
Kikikiwarerechez- Trillionth
Kikikisenowarr- Quadrillionth

419scambaiterKoko


419scambaiterKoko

PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:38 am


Personal Pronouns: These aren't really necessary unless you want to emphasize who it is you are talking to. Some countries where Karani is spoken do require you to use these but it also has to do with the dialects used in those countries.

Napiwa- I/me
Kulus- You
Kanjoo- She/her
Garle- He/him
Eru- It
Napiwachi- We/us
Achiaiza- They/Them



Possessive Pronouns:


My/Mine- Pano
Your/Yours- Prechez
His- Hanobi
Hers- Refi
Their/Theirs- Ibui
Its- ahan
PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:15 pm


Demonstrative Adjectives:

Kawo- This;These
Sawo- That; Those (Nearby or just mentioned)
Yuno- That; Those (Further away)

Kawo denshu- This train
Sawo Yunalisu- That purse
Yuno autobassu- That bus (over there)

Particles:

Eche- Follows the word it is negating unless there is an adjective then you inflect the adjective.
E- Follows nouns and means "to" and "for"
Ku- Follows the indirect object of a sentence. Or means on/to/for/at (referring to a location).
Tadna- Follows the noun and add emphasis to what is being said/It can also replace the "ka leni" particle in certain circumstances.
Ka leniQuestion tag: Isn't it?/Haven't we?/Haven't you?/etc.
Neu by, by means of, with, in, at, on
Shoan- Politeness marker. Makes the sentence/question more polite
Chaunisugalu- "Let's" This particle is always at the end of the sentences and changes the verb to the "let's" form.
Noi in/on or follows the verb of the sentence
Kuen 1.)Indicates a hypothetical situation usually following an adjective or verb: "Even if (you) were to..." 2.) In an adversative use: "Even though"
Zangu- "Since/because"-1) Indicates a reason or cause. 2)"by/from the fact
Kuzasana- "Probably, I suppose"
Kamone- "Might" The probability is 50% or lower
Hainma- "Maybe, perhaps"
Nbabe- "I wonder" (Monologue question only)
Kunga- 1) Indicates a limit imposed on something. 2). "Only" or "Just" 3). Refers to a degree of something that can't be surpassed. "As much as..."
Uka- Follows whatever you are emphasizing.
Opu- It lists nouns, phrases, and clauses like the English "and" but it refers more to a category and makes the thing more vague.
Re- It lists nouns phrases, and clauses like the English "and" but unlike it's counterpart "Opu" it refers to specific, and clearly defined things.
Futu- 1) Makes a comparison. "than" 2). "From" (as in To: Emma, From: Kate)
Ma- but, however

419scambaiterKoko


Song Wei

PostPosted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:38 pm


Oh wow!! this is amazing!! I think I will bookmark this page lol

Can I ask where you got your main inspiration for all of this? I cant really tell for sure what linguistic background this is, but that is why it is so amazing!
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