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Constructed Languages

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Welcome to !conlangs@mander.xyz! This community is geared towards people who seek to discuss artificial languages or create and showcase their own.

Rules

  1. Be nice to each other. Respect each others opinions and artistic choices.
  2. Stay on topic, if you wish to discuss general linguistics, check out !linguistics@mander.xyz (Kbin link)
  3. No low effort posts and comments. This also includes memes.
  4. When referencing real life linguistics, make sure to cite your sources.

For conlanging resources, check the Megathread.

Related Communities

For linguistic memes check out !linguistics_humor@sh.itjust.works (Kbin link)

For worldbuilding discussion check out !worldbuilding@lemmy.world (Kbin link) Feel free to discuss the setting of your conlangs in our community, though.

Happy conlanging!

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[–] lvxferre@mander.xyz 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I'll use the opportunity to list a few resources that people might find useful:

  • The Language Construction Kit. It's written mostly for newbies starting out on this vice. Yes, vice, because conlanging is addictive (ask Tolkien).
  • The Index Diachronica. It lists sound changes by family and sound, so if you're evolving your conlang from another, it gives you a good idea on what would feel natural.
  • The International Phonetic Alphabet chart. You don't need to know the IPA to make your own conlang, but it's a great way to refer to the sounds that you might include in your conlang.
  • This glossary of linguistic terms is a lot like the above, except for linguistic vocab in general.

And while I don't plan to be active on moderation duties in this community, for everyone here: don't be afraid to ask for my help on questions regarding phonology and evolution! I have a decent grasp on both matters, I did use them for my own conlangs, and I enjoy talking about this stuff.

Happy conlanging!