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An auxiliary language used by [[Virushi]]. | An auxiliary language used by [[Virushi]]. | ||
| − | Virsashi is only one of many languages on [[Virshash (world)|Virshash]]. It originated from a creole between several powerful city-states as a compromise language for the purposes of cooperation and trade. Its structure reflects a typical Virushi attitude toward life. | + | Virsashi is only one of many languages on [[Virshash (world)|Virshash]]. It originated from a creole between several powerful city-states as a compromise language for the purposes of cooperation and trade. It has since evolved to serve as a language by which non-Virushi Imperials and Virushi may more easily communicate. Its structure reflects a typical Virushi attitude toward life. |
Humans may learn ''Virsashi'', just as Virushi may learn human languages. The only problem is that Virushi have very deep voices, to the point that their speech sometimes slips into a subsonic range, inaudible to Human hearers. Likewise human conversations are often too shrill for Virushi. | Humans may learn ''Virsashi'', just as Virushi may learn human languages. The only problem is that Virushi have very deep voices, to the point that their speech sometimes slips into a subsonic range, inaudible to Human hearers. Likewise human conversations are often too shrill for Virushi. | ||
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== Basic Sentence Form == | == Basic Sentence Form == | ||
| − | Basic | + | Basic Virsashi sentences place the object before the verb, and the subject after the verb. Here are examples: |
OBJECT. VERB. SUBJECT. | OBJECT. VERB. SUBJECT. | ||
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== Pronouns == | == Pronouns == | ||
| − | Respect is natural for Virushi, and | + | Respect is natural for Virushi, and the Virsashi pronoun use makes this painfully clear. It's the part of the language where human language learners complain most often. |
Note that there is only one "speech register" for the second and third persons, and that is of high honor and respect. First person singular is the only pronoun with a bare form, and is frequently simply dropped in a sentence. First person plural is treated with a complicated mix of high respect and disdain. | Note that there is only one "speech register" for the second and third persons, and that is of high honor and respect. First person singular is the only pronoun with a bare form, and is frequently simply dropped in a sentence. First person plural is treated with a complicated mix of high respect and disdain. | ||
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== Verb Mode == | == Verb Mode == | ||
| − | '''Advice'''. | + | '''Advice'''. Virsashi has no regular command form of their verbs. The closest they get is the suffix -(l)eh which gives an "advisory mode" to the verb. |
A basic sentence like: | A basic sentence like: | ||
Latest revision as of 02:38, 28 June 2024
An auxiliary language used by Virushi.
Virsashi is only one of many languages on Virshash. It originated from a creole between several powerful city-states as a compromise language for the purposes of cooperation and trade. It has since evolved to serve as a language by which non-Virushi Imperials and Virushi may more easily communicate. Its structure reflects a typical Virushi attitude toward life.
Humans may learn Virsashi, just as Virushi may learn human languages. The only problem is that Virushi have very deep voices, to the point that their speech sometimes slips into a subsonic range, inaudible to Human hearers. Likewise human conversations are often too shrill for Virushi.
Sound Inventory[edit]
Initial consonants: DN F GH GN H L Q R S SH TH TL V W Y Final consonants: D GH H N L Q R SH "Continental" Vowels: A (28%), E (4%), I (26%), U (42%)
Basic Sentence Form[edit]
Basic Virsashi sentences place the object before the verb, and the subject after the verb. Here are examples:
OBJECT. VERB. SUBJECT. Reghina shirqul yar-thaq. Regina travels-to-it this-ship. = This ship travels-to Regina.
VERB. SUBJECT. Wuruleh ighlalathighi. Eat (advisory) You. = You should eat.
Pronouns[edit]
Respect is natural for Virushi, and the Virsashi pronoun use makes this painfully clear. It's the part of the language where human language learners complain most often.
Note that there is only one "speech register" for the second and third persons, and that is of high honor and respect. First person singular is the only pronoun with a bare form, and is frequently simply dropped in a sentence. First person plural is treated with a complicated mix of high respect and disdain.
Ighlalathighi Your honorable respectfulness (singular) Dnishlathighi Your honorable respectfulnesses (plural) Ulshudaqqash Her honorable respectfulness (singular) Ashgnaqqash His honorable respectfulness (singular) Utlitlilgni Their honorable respectfulnesses (plural) Qar I Qushhughquyingi We Er It (inanimate singular) Ad They (inanimate plural)
Verbs[edit]
Intransitive verb roots are typically of the form CV-CV. For example:
Vasa To hide. Wuru Eat.
Transitive verb roots are typically of the form CVC-CVC. For example:
Shirqul Travel-to.
Verbs which also represent multiple events take the suffix -hu. A reflexive or reciprocal quality uses the suffix -vu. For example:
Vasahu. To hide often. Vasavu. To hide together. Shirqulhu. To travel-to <somewhere> often. Wuruhu. To eat often. Wuruvu. To eat together. Yashhu. To rain often. Yashvu. "Rain upon rain" -- e.g. to rain as a chain reaction.
Verb Mode[edit]
Advice. Virsashi has no regular command form of their verbs. The closest they get is the suffix -(l)eh which gives an "advisory mode" to the verb.
A basic sentence like:
OBJECT. VERB. SUBJECT. Reghina shirqul yar-thaq. Regina travels-to-it this-ship. = This ship travels-to Regina.
Can be given an "advisory tone" by adding -(l)eh like so:
OBJECT. VERB. SUBJECT. Reghina shirquleh yar-thaq. Regina travel-to-it-advisory this-ship. = This ship ought to travel-to Regina.
Uncertainty. The verbal suffix -(i)re adds uncertainty to the statement.
Reghina shirqulire yar-thaq. = This ship probably travels-to Regina.
Verb Person[edit]
Verb stems can be conjugated for person.
It or they (inanimate) 0- (bare verb stem) (also used with a pronoun to specify person) I -'qar We Qu'- You (singular) Ig'- You (plural) Dni'- He or they Ul'- She Ash'-
Examples.
Ig'vasaleh. You should hide. Ul'vasaleh. He (or they) should hide. Vasaleh'qar. I should hide. Vasa. It hides (or they hide).
Note that the "I" pronoun is the only one that goes on the end of the verb.