Alnabildii

Alnabildii is a term used in speculative linguistics and world-building to denote a hypothetical language or language family associated with the fictional Alnabildi peoples. Because it does not correspond to any attested natural language, its characterization varies across sources and is often used as a test case in constructed-language discussions.

In most fan-created grammars and guides, alnabildii is described as an agglutinative language with a relatively rich case system and a flexible word order, commonly analyzed as SOV, though some treatments allow for variations. The language is typically described as polysynthetic or at least possessing complex verb morphology, with evidential and tense-aspect markers.

Phonology and script: Descriptions usually propose a consonant inventory with a mix of plosives, fricatives, and occasional ejectives, plus a vowel system that supports vowel harmony in some versions; orthography ranges from a Latin-based alphabet with diacritics to a dedicated script developed by world-builders.

Geography and speakers: In fictional settings, Alnabildi speakers are imagined as inhabiting a cluster of isles in a remote sea region, with communities ranging from a few hundred to several thousand speakers in different narratives.

Cultural and uses: The language is often tied to myths, poetry, and oral tradition within the imagined culture; it is also used in role-playing games and as a vehicle for conlang practice.