miniatureconlangs
A blog about imaginary typology in imaginary languages.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Detail #117: Several Degrees of Definiteness vs. Lexical Distinctions
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In a language with two levels of definiteness (definite vs. indefinite), a third level (specific) could be semi-present for some constituent...
Detail #116: Some Unusual Things to Grammaticalize
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Distinguish a few types of relative size of subject to object with regards to kinetic verbs! (May be distinguished by differential object ma...
Detail #115: Local Cases
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This is basically an idea that takes what is sort of present already (to some extent) in Finnish and puts it on steroids. Imagine a case s...
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Detail #114: Aspect Shenanigans
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Imagine a language that distinguishes punctual from non-punctual, but which exact type of punctuality is being discussed is not normally spe...
Detail 113: Imperative as a Case
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Imagine a case that marks out a specific noun as an answer to a question or as a suggestion or order. I.e. Which one should I take? That...
On Bringing Kids up in Conlangs (Index, Introduction and statement of purpose)
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Time to invite some controversy, I guess. During my stints on the facebook conlang group, one topic that has regularly popped up has dealt...
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Monday, October 27, 2014
Plans for the next twelve months
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This blog is just about to turn two years. I figure presenting some plans for the incoming year may be a good idea. So, here's the ...
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