Re: Slang, idioms etc. in conlangs

Dalmatian has at the moment (excuse me if this might be offensive, but I
think if we're going to use the words, then give a proper translation!)

miarda - shit
ciavu - bloke
giucla - bitch (both senses)
pizda - cunt
himmelherrgott! - dammit!
a futua - to fuck
futuai mama! futuai mama da tu!
giuva - literally, louse; also used to refer to an unpleasant person
stupidu - stupid
ura - whore
ciaya - lass

On Fri, 30 Mar 2001, andrew wrote:

> Am 03/26 13:30  Mark Hutchinson yscrifef:
> > Has anyone out there made up much slang/idiomatic phrases for their conlangs?
> > Cos I'm a bit of a newbie and would like some tips on slang, idioms etc. I
> > have a pretty complex inflecting language, and I want a less formal version
> > for use in the race's normal life. Any tips?
> >
> Brithenig seems to have picked up more off-colour words since the last
> time this question was asked.
>
> a'll diawl!  bugger it!
> cach  shit, shitty (adj), dammit!
> crest  dude
> ffuder ill pygn  to abuse oneself
> ffuded, maldith  bloody
> gafar to have done (trans.)
>
>
> - andrew.
> --
> Andrew Smith, Intheologus                       hobbit@earthlight.co.nz
>
> Lent: Living in Borrowed Time
>
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