Paul B.
@sovest555.bsky.social
Hello there. I will mostly be using this account to post about linguistics, especially about conlanging (since I am working on one atm), but may occasionally include writing and anime posts.
(Note: some posts/reposts may be 18+)
(Note: some posts/reposts may be 18+)
As stated in my previous post, I have been working on a "sister tongue" for Phorī. Let me introduce you all to the language of the Golden Star Empire, otherwise known as #aurem.
While Phorī can largely be considered an isolate language, Aurem has been established as a Romance-inspired language.
While Phorī can largely be considered an isolate language, Aurem has been established as a Romance-inspired language.
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
As stated in my previous post, I have been working on a "sister tongue" for Phorī. Let me introduce you all to the language of the Golden Star Empire, otherwise known as #aurem.
While Phorī can largely be considered an isolate language, Aurem has been established as a Romance-inspired language.
While Phorī can largely be considered an isolate language, Aurem has been established as a Romance-inspired language.
#ConlangNovember 21:
One common root in #phori is Bil [biɫ], which translates to skull, or more specifically the cranium. So far, words derived from it are...
Ga᷈mbil, "ossuary"
Szabil, "louse"
Bilde, "brain-dead"
Zho̤bili᷈r, "undead skeleton"
#conlanging #linguistics #lexicon
One common root in #phori is Bil [biɫ], which translates to skull, or more specifically the cranium. So far, words derived from it are...
Ga᷈mbil, "ossuary"
Szabil, "louse"
Bilde, "brain-dead"
Zho̤bili᷈r, "undead skeleton"
#conlanging #linguistics #lexicon
#ConlangNovember 21: This week's prompt is 'bone'. Your choice how to interpret. You could give the translation, use it in a sentence in your conlang, or just take it as a starting point for inspiration for something conlang-related to discuss.
#Writing #WritingPrompt #Conlangs #Worldbuilding
#Writing #WritingPrompt #Conlangs #Worldbuilding
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 AM
#ConlangNovember 21:
One common root in #phori is Bil [biɫ], which translates to skull, or more specifically the cranium. So far, words derived from it are...
Ga᷈mbil, "ossuary"
Szabil, "louse"
Bilde, "brain-dead"
Zho̤bili᷈r, "undead skeleton"
#conlanging #linguistics #lexicon
One common root in #phori is Bil [biɫ], which translates to skull, or more specifically the cranium. So far, words derived from it are...
Ga᷈mbil, "ossuary"
Szabil, "louse"
Bilde, "brain-dead"
Zho̤bili᷈r, "undead skeleton"
#conlanging #linguistics #lexicon
#ConlangNovember 20:
I probably have covered this before somewhat in #phori, but in response to this prompt, here are some of them again:
Hello: "Eye᷈" (IFM)/"Eye᷈te" (FM)
Goodbye: "Bo̤l" (IFM)/"Bo̤lem" (FM)
Thank You: "Òwel" (IFM)/"Òwelann" (FM)
Sorry: "Bāre᷈n"
Yes/No: "Ye᷈l"/"Sha᷈k"
(1/2)
I probably have covered this before somewhat in #phori, but in response to this prompt, here are some of them again:
Hello: "Eye᷈" (IFM)/"Eye᷈te" (FM)
Goodbye: "Bo̤l" (IFM)/"Bo̤lem" (FM)
Thank You: "Òwel" (IFM)/"Òwelann" (FM)
Sorry: "Bāre᷈n"
Yes/No: "Ye᷈l"/"Sha᷈k"
(1/2)
#ConlangNovember 20: What are some common expressions in your language? Hello, goodbye, please, thank you, you're welcome, sorry, yes, no. If I were traveling to a place that speaks your language, what expressions would I need to know?
#Writing #WritingPrompt #Conlangs #Worldbuilding
#Writing #WritingPrompt #Conlangs #Worldbuilding
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
#ConlangNovember 20:
I probably have covered this before somewhat in #phori, but in response to this prompt, here are some of them again:
Hello: "Eye᷈" (IFM)/"Eye᷈te" (FM)
Goodbye: "Bo̤l" (IFM)/"Bo̤lem" (FM)
Thank You: "Òwel" (IFM)/"Òwelann" (FM)
Sorry: "Bāre᷈n"
Yes/No: "Ye᷈l"/"Sha᷈k"
(1/2)
I probably have covered this before somewhat in #phori, but in response to this prompt, here are some of them again:
Hello: "Eye᷈" (IFM)/"Eye᷈te" (FM)
Goodbye: "Bo̤l" (IFM)/"Bo̤lem" (FM)
Thank You: "Òwel" (IFM)/"Òwelann" (FM)
Sorry: "Bāre᷈n"
Yes/No: "Ye᷈l"/"Sha᷈k"
(1/2)
A couple diagrams regarding affix order of #phori I drew up recently. #conlanging #linguistics #morphology
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A couple diagrams regarding affix order of #phori I drew up recently. #conlanging #linguistics #morphology
Animacy in #phori has received some key tweaks.
Firstly, the existing animacy suffixes ([-(w)ʊɾ(i)] and [-(j)ɔɾ(ə)]) have become the Oblique markers, while the nominative markers are [-ɪ] for animate subjects and [-ø] (which is the modern replacement for /œ/) for inanimate subjects.
Firstly, the existing animacy suffixes ([-(w)ʊɾ(i)] and [-(j)ɔɾ(ə)]) have become the Oblique markers, while the nominative markers are [-ɪ] for animate subjects and [-ø] (which is the modern replacement for /œ/) for inanimate subjects.
November 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Animacy in #phori has received some key tweaks.
Firstly, the existing animacy suffixes ([-(w)ʊɾ(i)] and [-(j)ɔɾ(ə)]) have become the Oblique markers, while the nominative markers are [-ɪ] for animate subjects and [-ø] (which is the modern replacement for /œ/) for inanimate subjects.
Firstly, the existing animacy suffixes ([-(w)ʊɾ(i)] and [-(j)ɔɾ(ə)]) have become the Oblique markers, while the nominative markers are [-ɪ] for animate subjects and [-ø] (which is the modern replacement for /œ/) for inanimate subjects.
In regards to modern #phori, a few key sound changes have occurred. /x/ and /ɣ/ have been assimilated into [k] and [g] respectively. Many of the dipthongs and affricates once present have either been assimilated or separated into a consonant-glide combination. The one exception is /ʧ/ or "ch".
November 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
In regards to modern #phori, a few key sound changes have occurred. /x/ and /ɣ/ have been assimilated into [k] and [g] respectively. Many of the dipthongs and affricates once present have either been assimilated or separated into a consonant-glide combination. The one exception is /ʧ/ or "ch".
Hey, it has been a while since I posted on here regarding my conlang, Phori. In the meantime, not only have I further tweaked #phori to a "modern" dialect, but I also created a sister tongue which is Romance-inspired known as #aurem. More on that later. #linguistics #conlanging
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Hey, it has been a while since I posted on here regarding my conlang, Phori. In the meantime, not only have I further tweaked #phori to a "modern" dialect, but I also created a sister tongue which is Romance-inspired known as #aurem. More on that later. #linguistics #conlanging
#linguistics #conlanging #phori
Another feature present in Phori that is actually one I adapted somewhat from Japanese is Proximity.
Namely, most terms that indicate things that are close to the speaker begin with "p", while those that are not usually begin with "b".
Another feature present in Phori that is actually one I adapted somewhat from Japanese is Proximity.
Namely, most terms that indicate things that are close to the speaker begin with "p", while those that are not usually begin with "b".
April 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
#linguistics #conlanging #phori
Another feature present in Phori that is actually one I adapted somewhat from Japanese is Proximity.
Namely, most terms that indicate things that are close to the speaker begin with "p", while those that are not usually begin with "b".
Another feature present in Phori that is actually one I adapted somewhat from Japanese is Proximity.
Namely, most terms that indicate things that are close to the speaker begin with "p", while those that are not usually begin with "b".
#linguistics #conlanging #phori
As I have alluded to before, the R-snarl sound is a bit of a tricky rhotic in Phori to pin down.
For a while, I've used creaky voice applied to a voiceless uvular trill to emulate the extra distortion present in the pronunciation. e.g. [ʀ̰̊]
As I have alluded to before, the R-snarl sound is a bit of a tricky rhotic in Phori to pin down.
For a while, I've used creaky voice applied to a voiceless uvular trill to emulate the extra distortion present in the pronunciation. e.g. [ʀ̰̊]
April 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
#linguistics #conlanging #phori
As I have alluded to before, the R-snarl sound is a bit of a tricky rhotic in Phori to pin down.
For a while, I've used creaky voice applied to a voiceless uvular trill to emulate the extra distortion present in the pronunciation. e.g. [ʀ̰̊]
As I have alluded to before, the R-snarl sound is a bit of a tricky rhotic in Phori to pin down.
For a while, I've used creaky voice applied to a voiceless uvular trill to emulate the extra distortion present in the pronunciation. e.g. [ʀ̰̊]
#linguistics #conlanging #phori
After some thought, I realized that Phori may actually distinguish in terms of animacy beyond simply pronouns. This goes beyond simply "personhood" for them; rather, it is more a 'sapience', or conduit of willpower, distinction.
After some thought, I realized that Phori may actually distinguish in terms of animacy beyond simply pronouns. This goes beyond simply "personhood" for them; rather, it is more a 'sapience', or conduit of willpower, distinction.
April 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
#linguistics #conlanging #phori
After some thought, I realized that Phori may actually distinguish in terms of animacy beyond simply pronouns. This goes beyond simply "personhood" for them; rather, it is more a 'sapience', or conduit of willpower, distinction.
After some thought, I realized that Phori may actually distinguish in terms of animacy beyond simply pronouns. This goes beyond simply "personhood" for them; rather, it is more a 'sapience', or conduit of willpower, distinction.
#linguistics #conlanging
This site was brought to my attention the other day, and I have found it somewhat useful in distinguishing what certain tricky sounds might be. That said, given the notation for the sound resembling R-Snarl is less official, I may keep my notation for now.
jbdowse.com/ipa/
This site was brought to my attention the other day, and I have found it somewhat useful in distinguishing what certain tricky sounds might be. That said, given the notation for the sound resembling R-Snarl is less official, I may keep my notation for now.
jbdowse.com/ipa/
IPA Charts with Audio
Extensive charts of the International Phonetic Alphabet with audio samples.
jbdowse.com
April 22, 2025 at 3:26 AM
#linguistics #conlanging
This site was brought to my attention the other day, and I have found it somewhat useful in distinguishing what certain tricky sounds might be. That said, given the notation for the sound resembling R-Snarl is less official, I may keep my notation for now.
jbdowse.com/ipa/
This site was brought to my attention the other day, and I have found it somewhat useful in distinguishing what certain tricky sounds might be. That said, given the notation for the sound resembling R-Snarl is less official, I may keep my notation for now.
jbdowse.com/ipa/
#linguistics #conlanging #phori
Regarding [ɔ]~[ɔː] (long and short alternation), I have two main rules to apply: Penultimate Shortening and Pre-Long Shortening.
Regarding [ɔ]~[ɔː] (long and short alternation), I have two main rules to apply: Penultimate Shortening and Pre-Long Shortening.
April 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
#linguistics #conlanging #phori
Regarding [ɔ]~[ɔː] (long and short alternation), I have two main rules to apply: Penultimate Shortening and Pre-Long Shortening.
Regarding [ɔ]~[ɔː] (long and short alternation), I have two main rules to apply: Penultimate Shortening and Pre-Long Shortening.
#phori #linguistics #conlanging
As I've mentioned before, Phori tends to be "gender neutral" in that there is no male/female/etc. expressed directly in its lexicon.
Thus, when translating texts that used gendered speech, there are often two approaches...
As I've mentioned before, Phori tends to be "gender neutral" in that there is no male/female/etc. expressed directly in its lexicon.
Thus, when translating texts that used gendered speech, there are often two approaches...
April 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
#phori #linguistics #conlanging
As I've mentioned before, Phori tends to be "gender neutral" in that there is no male/female/etc. expressed directly in its lexicon.
Thus, when translating texts that used gendered speech, there are often two approaches...
As I've mentioned before, Phori tends to be "gender neutral" in that there is no male/female/etc. expressed directly in its lexicon.
Thus, when translating texts that used gendered speech, there are often two approaches...
#phori #linguistics #conlanging
A couple more key sound changes...
First, most cases of lengthened vowels are either geminated (duplicated phoneme) or diphthongized.
A couple more key sound changes...
First, most cases of lengthened vowels are either geminated (duplicated phoneme) or diphthongized.
April 11, 2025 at 4:53 AM
#phori #linguistics #conlanging
A couple more key sound changes...
First, most cases of lengthened vowels are either geminated (duplicated phoneme) or diphthongized.
A couple more key sound changes...
First, most cases of lengthened vowels are either geminated (duplicated phoneme) or diphthongized.
#linguistics
I believe that every aspect of language, whether natural or constructed, has some degree of reason behind it, even if it is otherwise not apparent based on provided data. What may be perceived as "randomness" is merely the result of the overall pool of speakers.
I believe that every aspect of language, whether natural or constructed, has some degree of reason behind it, even if it is otherwise not apparent based on provided data. What may be perceived as "randomness" is merely the result of the overall pool of speakers.
April 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#linguistics
I believe that every aspect of language, whether natural or constructed, has some degree of reason behind it, even if it is otherwise not apparent based on provided data. What may be perceived as "randomness" is merely the result of the overall pool of speakers.
I believe that every aspect of language, whether natural or constructed, has some degree of reason behind it, even if it is otherwise not apparent based on provided data. What may be perceived as "randomness" is merely the result of the overall pool of speakers.
#phori #linguistics #conlanging
One sound change that may occur in modern iterations of Phori is Velar Fortis, namely the priority of Velar stops over the fricatives.
One sound change that may occur in modern iterations of Phori is Velar Fortis, namely the priority of Velar stops over the fricatives.
April 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#phori #linguistics #conlanging
One sound change that may occur in modern iterations of Phori is Velar Fortis, namely the priority of Velar stops over the fricatives.
One sound change that may occur in modern iterations of Phori is Velar Fortis, namely the priority of Velar stops over the fricatives.
After skimming through my copy of The Art of Language Invention, I am unsure if, should I develop a writing system for #phori, I will end up going with an alphabet, an abugida, or a syllabary. Partially because I am unsure of the orthographic segments at the moment...
#conlanging #linguistics
#conlanging #linguistics
April 8, 2025 at 6:20 AM
After skimming through my copy of The Art of Language Invention, I am unsure if, should I develop a writing system for #phori, I will end up going with an alphabet, an abugida, or a syllabary. Partially because I am unsure of the orthographic segments at the moment...
#conlanging #linguistics
#conlanging #linguistics
#phori #linguistics #conlanging (no longer #dailyphori since posts are sporadic now)
A few things that have come to mind today before the clock ticks to morrow....
First, if "to be" (eu) is the only verb, I.E. X is Y, then it can be omitted in casual speech for brevity.
A few things that have come to mind today before the clock ticks to morrow....
First, if "to be" (eu) is the only verb, I.E. X is Y, then it can be omitted in casual speech for brevity.
April 8, 2025 at 6:13 AM
#phori #linguistics #conlanging (no longer #dailyphori since posts are sporadic now)
A few things that have come to mind today before the clock ticks to morrow....
First, if "to be" (eu) is the only verb, I.E. X is Y, then it can be omitted in casual speech for brevity.
A few things that have come to mind today before the clock ticks to morrow....
First, if "to be" (eu) is the only verb, I.E. X is Y, then it can be omitted in casual speech for brevity.
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
An interesting phenomenon I experienced when sounding out the comitative present tense of "meet", achwodi [ˌɑt͡ʃ·ˈwɔ·di] last night.
Namely, there was some bidental percussiveness ([ʭ]) present when pronouncing the affricate some of the time.
An interesting phenomenon I experienced when sounding out the comitative present tense of "meet", achwodi [ˌɑt͡ʃ·ˈwɔ·di] last night.
Namely, there was some bidental percussiveness ([ʭ]) present when pronouncing the affricate some of the time.
April 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
An interesting phenomenon I experienced when sounding out the comitative present tense of "meet", achwodi [ˌɑt͡ʃ·ˈwɔ·di] last night.
Namely, there was some bidental percussiveness ([ʭ]) present when pronouncing the affricate some of the time.
An interesting phenomenon I experienced when sounding out the comitative present tense of "meet", achwodi [ˌɑt͡ʃ·ˈwɔ·di] last night.
Namely, there was some bidental percussiveness ([ʭ]) present when pronouncing the affricate some of the time.
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
A couple more cases/tenses that I think would be appropriate to add to the language would be the Reflexive Case/Tense (REFL) for verbs and the Allative case (ALL) for indirect objects.
A couple more cases/tenses that I think would be appropriate to add to the language would be the Reflexive Case/Tense (REFL) for verbs and the Allative case (ALL) for indirect objects.
April 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
A couple more cases/tenses that I think would be appropriate to add to the language would be the Reflexive Case/Tense (REFL) for verbs and the Allative case (ALL) for indirect objects.
A couple more cases/tenses that I think would be appropriate to add to the language would be the Reflexive Case/Tense (REFL) for verbs and the Allative case (ALL) for indirect objects.
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
Well, not really daily, since I took a two-day gap in posting.
Anyways, here's a quick one.
When two or more adjectives occur in a given phrase, each one except the one closest to the modified noun gets shifted into an adverbial state with the "-inn" affix.
Well, not really daily, since I took a two-day gap in posting.
Anyways, here's a quick one.
When two or more adjectives occur in a given phrase, each one except the one closest to the modified noun gets shifted into an adverbial state with the "-inn" affix.
April 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
Well, not really daily, since I took a two-day gap in posting.
Anyways, here's a quick one.
When two or more adjectives occur in a given phrase, each one except the one closest to the modified noun gets shifted into an adverbial state with the "-inn" affix.
Well, not really daily, since I took a two-day gap in posting.
Anyways, here's a quick one.
When two or more adjectives occur in a given phrase, each one except the one closest to the modified noun gets shifted into an adverbial state with the "-inn" affix.
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
Another topical word, considering the downpour occurring as I type this...
Shes [ʂɛʃ] is the word for rain, although it is more commonly used in its verb form, shessu [ˈʂɛ·ˌʃːu].
Another topical word, considering the downpour occurring as I type this...
Shes [ʂɛʃ] is the word for rain, although it is more commonly used in its verb form, shessu [ˈʂɛ·ˌʃːu].
April 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
Another topical word, considering the downpour occurring as I type this...
Shes [ʂɛʃ] is the word for rain, although it is more commonly used in its verb form, shessu [ˈʂɛ·ˌʃːu].
Another topical word, considering the downpour occurring as I type this...
Shes [ʂɛʃ] is the word for rain, although it is more commonly used in its verb form, shessu [ˈʂɛ·ˌʃːu].
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
With the beginning of April, I think talking about a few other plant/flower names is suitable!
Yupa [ˈju·pɐ] - Morning Glory
Zheril [ʒə·ˈɺiɫ] - Wisteria
Thiwa [ˈði·ˌwɑ] - Flower/Bouquet
With the beginning of April, I think talking about a few other plant/flower names is suitable!
Yupa [ˈju·pɐ] - Morning Glory
Zheril [ʒə·ˈɺiɫ] - Wisteria
Thiwa [ˈði·ˌwɑ] - Flower/Bouquet
April 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
With the beginning of April, I think talking about a few other plant/flower names is suitable!
Yupa [ˈju·pɐ] - Morning Glory
Zheril [ʒə·ˈɺiɫ] - Wisteria
Thiwa [ˈði·ˌwɑ] - Flower/Bouquet
With the beginning of April, I think talking about a few other plant/flower names is suitable!
Yupa [ˈju·pɐ] - Morning Glory
Zheril [ʒə·ˈɺiɫ] - Wisteria
Thiwa [ˈði·ˌwɑ] - Flower/Bouquet
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
The "wug" test
Eu wug.
ɜː wug.
be-PRES "wug"-NOM
(There) is a wug.
Ouwun eu szoyk wug.
o͡ʊwəɳ ɜː ʐʰɔ͡ɪk wug.
now be-PRES second "wug"-NOM
Now (there) is a second wug.
Eu szei wugszen.
ɜː ʐe͡ɪ wugʐɛɳ
be-PRES two "wug"-PL-NOM
(There) are two wugs.
The "wug" test
Eu wug.
ɜː wug.
be-PRES "wug"-NOM
(There) is a wug.
Ouwun eu szoyk wug.
o͡ʊwəɳ ɜː ʐʰɔ͡ɪk wug.
now be-PRES second "wug"-NOM
Now (there) is a second wug.
Eu szei wugszen.
ɜː ʐe͡ɪ wugʐɛɳ
be-PRES two "wug"-PL-NOM
(There) are two wugs.
March 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
The "wug" test
Eu wug.
ɜː wug.
be-PRES "wug"-NOM
(There) is a wug.
Ouwun eu szoyk wug.
o͡ʊwəɳ ɜː ʐʰɔ͡ɪk wug.
now be-PRES second "wug"-NOM
Now (there) is a second wug.
Eu szei wugszen.
ɜː ʐe͡ɪ wugʐɛɳ
be-PRES two "wug"-PL-NOM
(There) are two wugs.
The "wug" test
Eu wug.
ɜː wug.
be-PRES "wug"-NOM
(There) is a wug.
Ouwun eu szoyk wug.
o͡ʊwəɳ ɜː ʐʰɔ͡ɪk wug.
now be-PRES second "wug"-NOM
Now (there) is a second wug.
Eu szei wugszen.
ɜː ʐe͡ɪ wugʐɛɳ
be-PRES two "wug"-PL-NOM
(There) are two wugs.
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
Basic Phrases in Phori that have been designated thus far...
Hello - E'we /ɛʔwə/
Farewell - N'boe /ɳəʔbœ/
(My) name is [X] - Eu pheun [X] /ɜː ɸɜəɳ [X]/
Where is the toilet? - Eu dokc rem? /ɜː dɔx ɾɛm?/
(Note: Interrogatives in Phori have rising tone)
Basic Phrases in Phori that have been designated thus far...
Hello - E'we /ɛʔwə/
Farewell - N'boe /ɳəʔbœ/
(My) name is [X] - Eu pheun [X] /ɜː ɸɜəɳ [X]/
Where is the toilet? - Eu dokc rem? /ɜː dɔx ɾɛm?/
(Note: Interrogatives in Phori have rising tone)
March 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#dailyphori #linguistics #conlanging
Basic Phrases in Phori that have been designated thus far...
Hello - E'we /ɛʔwə/
Farewell - N'boe /ɳəʔbœ/
(My) name is [X] - Eu pheun [X] /ɜː ɸɜəɳ [X]/
Where is the toilet? - Eu dokc rem? /ɜː dɔx ɾɛm?/
(Note: Interrogatives in Phori have rising tone)
Basic Phrases in Phori that have been designated thus far...
Hello - E'we /ɛʔwə/
Farewell - N'boe /ɳəʔbœ/
(My) name is [X] - Eu pheun [X] /ɜː ɸɜəɳ [X]/
Where is the toilet? - Eu dokc rem? /ɜː dɔx ɾɛm?/
(Note: Interrogatives in Phori have rising tone)