Re: Slang, idioms etc. in conlangs

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.
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Andrew Smith, Intheologus                       hobbit@earthlight.co.nz

Lent: Living in Borrowed Time

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