Re: Translation challenge: Fiat lingua

On 7/7/06, Sai Emrys <sai@...> wrote:
> Pretty simple (yeah right):
>
> 1. Translate the phrase "Fiat lingua" into your language(s). Feel free
> to use a culturally appropriate analogue as you see fit.
gjâ-zym-byn:

!gjâ krĭ-o mwe.
language creation-to IMP

= Make (a) language, or, I must make (a) language, or,
Let (a) language be made.

There is no verb, since the postposition "krĭ-o" is specific
enough by itself.

> 3. If you're willing, include a note about whether I can use it in
> future LCC material. (I'd like to make a spread from the responses...)
Yes.

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Jim Henry
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