Paul B.
@sovest555.bsky.social
Hello there. I will mostly be using this account to post about linguistics and my two conlangs, #phori and #aurem.
(Note: some posts/reposts may be 18+)
(Note: some posts/reposts may be 18+)
#ConlangNovember 25: Funny enough, there are not exactly any taboo terms specifically in #phori. That said, it is generally considered insulting to refer to an intelligent being, especially another speaker of the language, in inanimate case since animacy is intrinsically connected to willpower...
#ConlangNovember 25: Today's topic is taboos. What words or phrases in your language are considered inappropriate, repugnant or sacrilegious to say in the culture of its speakers? (Totally not asking you to teach us how to swear in your conlang…)
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#Writing #WritingPrompt #Conlangs #Worldbuilding
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 AM
#ConlangNovember 25: Funny enough, there are not exactly any taboo terms specifically in #phori. That said, it is generally considered insulting to refer to an intelligent being, especially another speaker of the language, in inanimate case since animacy is intrinsically connected to willpower...
So I started making the calendar for the world that #phori and #aurem originate from. Here's the basics:
- 260 days
- 8 'months' and 4 seasons
- 10 days in a week -> 26 weeks in a year
Still working on names for the months and weekdays, as well as relevant holidays.
#conlanging #worldbuilding
- 260 days
- 8 'months' and 4 seasons
- 10 days in a week -> 26 weeks in a year
Still working on names for the months and weekdays, as well as relevant holidays.
#conlanging #worldbuilding
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 AM
So I started making the calendar for the world that #phori and #aurem originate from. Here's the basics:
- 260 days
- 8 'months' and 4 seasons
- 10 days in a week -> 26 weeks in a year
Still working on names for the months and weekdays, as well as relevant holidays.
#conlanging #worldbuilding
- 260 days
- 8 'months' and 4 seasons
- 10 days in a week -> 26 weeks in a year
Still working on names for the months and weekdays, as well as relevant holidays.
#conlanging #worldbuilding
Revisting iterative aspect slightly in #phori...
The proximal and distal senses of this aspect are often used when the speaker is describing events in a recursive timeline. This mostly manifested in the modern language after the infamous Reality War...
The proximal and distal senses of this aspect are often used when the speaker is describing events in a recursive timeline. This mostly manifested in the modern language after the infamous Reality War...
November 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Revisting iterative aspect slightly in #phori...
The proximal and distal senses of this aspect are often used when the speaker is describing events in a recursive timeline. This mostly manifested in the modern language after the infamous Reality War...
The proximal and distal senses of this aspect are often used when the speaker is describing events in a recursive timeline. This mostly manifested in the modern language after the infamous Reality War...
#ConlangNovember 24: I will only speak to #phori for this since it has the most distinct cases. First off, there is not really a concept of 'traditional' genders like male or female persay as the native speakers are agender but do present gender when they are assuming another form.
#ConlangNovember 24: How does your language reflect the culture of its speakers? For example, are there certain idioms that reference a particular aspect of their culture?
#Writing #WritingPrompt #Conlangs #Worldbuilding
#Writing #WritingPrompt #Conlangs #Worldbuilding
November 24, 2025 at 5:42 AM
#ConlangNovember 24: I will only speak to #phori for this since it has the most distinct cases. First off, there is not really a concept of 'traditional' genders like male or female persay as the native speakers are agender but do present gender when they are assuming another form.
I will be using these prompts for both #phori and #aurem over the course of December. Hopefully, both lexicons will have some interesting entries throughout the month.
#lexember #conlanging #linguistics
#lexember #conlanging #linguistics
Hey folks! I'm working with a bunch of conlanging and worldbuilding creators on some #Lexember prompts! I'm going to be posting short-form videos every day with my words and the prompts that inspired them. Follow along and share your own words! #conlang #linguistics youtu.be/sfHGuRbb1OI
Get Ready for Lexember 2025!
I'm teaming up with @MadelineJamesWorldbuilds, Jake and Miles of @LetsHaveaBouba, @Dedalvs and Jessie Peterson of @LangTimeStudio, and @Biblaridion to bring you prompts for Lexember!
I'll be…
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I will be using these prompts for both #phori and #aurem over the course of December. Hopefully, both lexicons will have some interesting entries throughout the month.
#lexember #conlanging #linguistics
#lexember #conlanging #linguistics
#ConlangNovember 23:
This is a tricky subject when it comes to #phori since many of its onomatopoeic words fall into the NSFW spectrum. I will share a root word that should be fine though...
Ulo̤, which means "tentacle/tendril". It is meant to emulate the sound of the appendage writhing about...
This is a tricky subject when it comes to #phori since many of its onomatopoeic words fall into the NSFW spectrum. I will share a root word that should be fine though...
Ulo̤, which means "tentacle/tendril". It is meant to emulate the sound of the appendage writhing about...
#ConlangNovember 23: Today's subject is onomatopoeias. What words in your language were formed to resemble the thing they describe? I'll also open it up to pictograms in your language's script, if you want to discuss that.
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#Writing #WritingPrompt #Conlangs #Worldbuilding
November 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM
#ConlangNovember 23:
This is a tricky subject when it comes to #phori since many of its onomatopoeic words fall into the NSFW spectrum. I will share a root word that should be fine though...
Ulo̤, which means "tentacle/tendril". It is meant to emulate the sound of the appendage writhing about...
This is a tricky subject when it comes to #phori since many of its onomatopoeic words fall into the NSFW spectrum. I will share a root word that should be fine though...
Ulo̤, which means "tentacle/tendril". It is meant to emulate the sound of the appendage writhing about...
Time to revisit verbs in #phori...
Overall, there are two tenses: past and non-past. As for aspect, there are three main forms of imperfectives: progressive (ongoing/in-progress), habitual (happened before and may happen again), and iterative (happening in rapid succession).
Overall, there are two tenses: past and non-past. As for aspect, there are three main forms of imperfectives: progressive (ongoing/in-progress), habitual (happened before and may happen again), and iterative (happening in rapid succession).
November 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Time to revisit verbs in #phori...
Overall, there are two tenses: past and non-past. As for aspect, there are three main forms of imperfectives: progressive (ongoing/in-progress), habitual (happened before and may happen again), and iterative (happening in rapid succession).
Overall, there are two tenses: past and non-past. As for aspect, there are three main forms of imperfectives: progressive (ongoing/in-progress), habitual (happened before and may happen again), and iterative (happening in rapid succession).
#ConlangNovember 22:
As I have mentioned before, #phori and #aurem are effectively sister tongues despite being from different language families technically. Some examples of influence upon one another below...
As I have mentioned before, #phori and #aurem are effectively sister tongues despite being from different language families technically. Some examples of influence upon one another below...
#ConlangNovember 22: What other languages have the speakers of your language interacted with, and how have these other languages influenced it? What words has your language borrowed from them? Or other ways they've left their mark on it?
#Writing #WritingPrompt #Conlangs #Worldbuilding
#Writing #WritingPrompt #Conlangs #Worldbuilding
November 22, 2025 at 5:28 AM
#ConlangNovember 22:
As I have mentioned before, #phori and #aurem are effectively sister tongues despite being from different language families technically. Some examples of influence upon one another below...
As I have mentioned before, #phori and #aurem are effectively sister tongues despite being from different language families technically. Some examples of influence upon one another below...
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