Now I wonder what writing system to use for Žukadim. So far I have only used the latin alphabet, and I enjoy its aesthetics for this language. It also makes sense as the first outside writing system the conculture is likely to have encountered (British/Dutch sailors). This places the adoption of a writing system late already, which is fine with the ( Read more... )

Started having a go at sound change - that stuff is hard D: But it's fun, leads to interesting differences. So far it is all working backwards because Žukadim came before Proto-Lang.

( Sound Change Samples )

A current news article in Žukadim. The Timexivas state is constantly torn by civil unrest between the two main ethnic groups and their religions (Niruž and Marimik). Deaths and injuries are relatively common, especially among youths and young adults. This article shows some journalistic features, as well as the distinction between "niružan" (a ( Read more... )

A Žukadim fairytale originating with the Nemu. Its English translation sounds quite stilted to keep it reasonably accurate, but the story itself is told in a narrative style slightly different from that of English. Native fairytales usually end with a sentence or two that conclude the story and offer up a moral. This particular tale explains the ( Read more... )

Unlike the Žukadim version, there is no real reason for this song to exist, but for the fact that it's one of my favourite songs and is an interesting translation challenge. The Ang Loi version Pink Floyd's "The Thin Ice" is a bit less literal than the Žukadim and features a couple of more recent English borrowings. There is no full translation ( Read more... )

Another traditional Jǔo Páng Zǔh song or poem from Ang Loi. Known as "Monk-in-Training", it scolds rash boys such as the addressee of the piece, and is often recited to young boys when they express interest in becoming a trainee monk, or when they are accepted into a temple to begin training. Ang culture places a strong emphasis on the roles of ( Read more... )

Another song in Žukadim, but this one is not so traditional! After years of resistance, Énilekim finally allowed foreign popular music onto its soil. However to discourage westernisation, monitor content and build up a local industry, for almost two decades all foreign music was translated into Žukadim and re-recorded by local artists. Now, many ( Read more... )

A traditional Ang Loi song or poem, recounting a fight between two sisters. It is known as "Ugly Sister". It fits a typical meter of Ang Loi verse known as the Jǔo Páng Zǔh (seven-eight verse, from the number of syllables per line).

( Sí Pūa Mîn )

Post for 29/3/10

Another traditional lullaby, this one a Timé one. As such it is sung in standard Žukadim.

( Jonemut Xékojuč )

A traditional Hivas lullaby sung in a more standard dialect. Here, nemuda is in a dialectical (Hivažukad) form of the imperative - in standard Žukadim it would be said jonemut.

( Mužinec Nemuda )