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Conlangs/IAL.md
| ... | ... | @@ -28,6 +28,10 @@ A typical syllable structure is CV(C). Any consonant can be used as the onset (i |
| 28 | 28 | Given some combinations are not allowed (yi iy wu uw), The total unique syllable count is about 1200 |
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| 30 | 30 | ### Core words vs loanwords |
| 31 | +The words are divided into two main categories: core words and loanwords. Core words are words created a priori for the language, they are meant to represent concepts, and while inspired by natural languages, they are not intended to be thought as an actual borrowings. Loan words are words which try to transcribe the original word as close as possible using the available phonology. They are meant as labels for a particular type of thing, and 95% of the time need a core word as a suffix to describe it. **Loanwords should use endonyms instead of English names** (if applicable). Example use cases for loanwords are: |
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| 32 | +- Place names: Poska (Poland), Inlan (England), Nipon (Japan), Xonguwo (China) |
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| 33 | +- Language names: Poski (Polish), Inlix (English), Italyano (Italian), Nipongo (Japanese), Xonwen or Kanyu (Chinese) |
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| 34 | +- Nationalities: Polaka (Polish), Inlix (Englishman), Italyano (Italian), Niponxin (Japanese), Xonguwoxen (Chinese) |
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| 32 | 36 | ### Minimal pairs |
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