Nóyatûkâh - Conlang Profile

Nóyatûkâh - Conlang Profile

Language Name	Nóyatûkâh
Language Author	J. S. Burke
Year Began	1995
Site	Nóyatûkâh
Broken Link	No
Site Language	English
Language Type	fictional diachronic language
Uniqueness	Nóyatûkâh is a large, long-term work-in-progress. Begun 1995; Grammar written 2003. The grammar is being compiled from hundreds of pages of sketches and notes written over the last eight years. This is slow-going, and it may be months before the language assumes semi-final form. Until then, most details are subject to change (especially the exact forms of words). The PDF will be updated regularly; right now, it ends abruptly and includes references to sections that have not been written yet. I welcome comments and questions. ("Nóyatûkâh" is the Web-friendly spelling; the circumflex, which here indicates vowel devoicing, is more properly a dot above. It is so represented in the grammar.)
Language Sources	Nóyatûkâh's two primary real-world inspirations are Cheyenne and Mohawk. The phonology is heavily inspired by Cheyenne, while the grammar owes its biggest debt to Mohawk. Lesser inspirations include Miami and Wiyot. The native alphabet is modeled on the Cree syllabary.
Design Principles	Nóyatûkâh is a fusional polysynthetic head-marking language with kinesthetic roots. It is pitch-accented and makes heavy use of noun incorporation.
Interest Of Others	Anyone interested in the Algonquian, Wakashan or Iroquoian languages; especially those interested in the theory that some or all of these indigenous languages are kinesthetic-based.
Dictionary	No
Etymologies	No
Grammar	Yes
Sample Texts	No
Unique Script	No
Primer	No
Babel Text	No
Submitted By	Jeff Burke
Date Submitted	Thursday, April 24, 2003
Updated By	J. Burke
Date Edited	Thursday, April 24, 2003
Description Of Update	The language now has an "entrance page" with a mini FAQ.
Date To Headline	Thursday, April 24, 2003

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