Frågespråket

Frågespråket, also known as the question language, is a constructed language designed to facilitate clear and concise communication, particularly in the context of asking questions. It was developed by linguist and philosopher Gösta Engquist in the 1960s. The language aims to minimize ambiguity and maximize the efficiency of information exchange by using a structured syntax and a limited vocabulary.

The core principle of frågespråket is that every sentence is a question, and the structure of the sentence determines the type of question being asked. For example, the sentence "Hur mycket är det?" translates to "How much is it?" and asks about the quantity of something. The language uses a small set of question words, such as "hur" (how), "vad" (what), "vem" (who), "var" (where), "när" (when), and "varför" (why), which are combined with verbs to form questions.

One of the key features of frågespråket is its simplicity and regularity. The language has a consistent grammar, with no gender, number, or case distinctions, and no irregular verbs. This makes it an ideal tool for teaching language structure and for use in cross-cultural communication.

Frågespråket has been used in various educational and research settings, including language teaching, cognitive psychology, and artificial intelligence. Its structured approach to questioning has also been applied in fields such as survey design and market research, where clear and unambiguous questions are crucial.

Despite its potential benefits, frågespråket has not gained widespread adoption as a spoken or written language. However, it continues to be studied and used in academic and research contexts, serving as a model for the design of efficient and unambiguous communication systems.