Intersentaalinen

Intersentaalinen, often abbreviated as IS, is a constructed auxiliary language created by the Dutch linguist and educator Albert P. Schultze. Schultze began developing the language in the early 20th century, with his initial work published in 1912. The aim of Intersentaalinen was to provide a simple, logical, and easily learnable international auxiliary language for communication between people of different linguistic backgrounds.

The grammar of Intersentaalinen is characterized by its regularity and simplicity. It features a limited number of grammatical rules, avoiding many of the irregularities found in natural languages. The vocabulary is largely derived from European languages, with a significant influence from Romance languages like Latin and French, as well as Germanic languages. This approach was intended to make the language more familiar to a wider range of potential users. Schultze also emphasized a phonetic spelling system, meaning that words are pronounced as they are written, further contributing to its ease of learning.

While Intersentaalinen gained some initial interest and was supported by a small community of enthusiasts, it did not achieve widespread adoption compared to other constructed languages like Esperanto. Despite its limited success, it remains an interesting example of the many attempts to create a universal language. The principles behind its design, particularly its focus on grammatical simplicity and phonetic clarity, reflect common goals in the field of international auxiliary language development.