Frsi

Frsi is a constructed language created for linguistic typology studies. It was designed to explore how a regular, agglutinative system can function in a compact lexicon. The project presents Frsi as a standalone language rather than a derivative of any natural tongue.

Name and classification: The label Frsi is a coined term chosen to be pronounceable; it does not correspond to a known language family. The language features a core lexicon of roughly three thousand roots and a system of affixes for word formation.

Phonology: Frsi has 22 consonants and five vowels, with no phonemic tones. Syllables are typically CV or CVC, and consonant clusters are limited. Stress is phonemic and falls on the penultimate syllable in most words.

Grammar: Frsi is largely agglutinative with suffixing. It follows a subject–object–verb order. Nouns are marked for number and case; verbs encode tense, aspect, and mood with suffixes and auxiliary particles. Pronouns distinguish inclusive and exclusive first person plural, and evidentiality is expressed through verb affixes.

Morphology and syntax: Determiners are demonstratives rather than articles; adjectives generally agree with nouns in number. There is no grammatical gender. The lexicon expands mainly through affixation and compounding.

Writing system: Frsi uses a Latin-based script with diacritics to indicate vowel length and stress. The orthography is regular, with one letter per phoneme. A reference orthography and learner guides are maintained by a small community.

History and status: Frsi was introduced to the conlang community as a case study in regular morphology. It has an online presence with dictionaries and grammars, and is used in workshops and hobbyist projects.