LangKurz
Langkurz, also stylized as langkurz, is a theoretical concept in linguistics describing a compact notation system intended to facilitate multilingual communication by reducing common utterances to short symbolic tokens. In a Langkurz framework, frequently used phrases and sentence frames are associated with a small shared lexicon, while language-specific markers indicate grammar and pronunciation. The goal is to speed up comprehension and production across languages while preserving essential meaning.
Structure and use: A Langkurz system typically comprises three elements: a universal core vocabulary of high-frequency
Origins and status: The concept has appeared in theoretical discussions about efficient multilingual discourse and in
Relation to other ideas: Langkurz relates to phrasebooks, controlled natural languages, and interlingua concepts, as well