Re: Toki Pona survey

Toki!

After some people already answered to Jeffrey, I'd also like to
comment on Toki Pona, too.

First of all: a very nice language. :-)

I like:
   - simplicity
   - grammar and the source of the words.
   - size of basic dictionary
   - that it is used and even has Wikipesija pages
   - isolating type

I dislike:
   - sound, as with most minimal phonologies.  It has this typical
     minimal phonology sound. :-)

     I blame no-one, I think it's inherent: I tried to do minimal
     phonology langs as well, but I could not get rid of that very
     same typical sound unless I'd have /E, y, 1, M, q, ?\, h, X/ or
     something...

   - V (vowel only) syllables

   - pidgin grammar.  Maybe it will manage to become a creole.

   - the use of /e/ and /o/ not being minimal.  With only < 120 words,
     no ambiguities would occur with a sound shift /e/ -> /i/, /o/ ->
     /u/. :-) (-> Tuki Puna)

   - too many three-syllable words. :-)


jan Inki li wili tuki i tuki puna.

(I don't like 'Inki'... :-))

**Henrik

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