Re: Translation challenge: Fiat lingua

Hi Sai,

On Fri, 7 Jul 2006 Sai Emrys 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.
>
> 2. If you can / if applicable, put it in your conscripts as well.
>
> 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...)
1.  Uiama uses the causative ungendered singular
of the verb "mb", "to be (essentially)":

 "umb turu" = "fiat lingua" = "let there be language"
 u-mb-ø-ø tu-ru
 cause-to_be_(essentially)-3ø-S sound-reach

Uiama has four genders: MFNø.  Since the creative
command "cause to be (X)" is a "third-person" imperative
for *no* person, the only appropriate gender is the null
gender ø.

The Singular number is marked by the absence of
a number morpheme for Dual, Trial, paUcal or Plural
number; or, as some are wont to say, by the presence
of a zero morpheme.

 "turu" ("language; speak")
 = "tu" ("sound") + "ru" ("reach, extend, stretch")

More language details are available at:
 http://conlang.pbwiki.com/Uiama

2.  No conscript yet available.

3.  Feel free.

Regards,
Yahya


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