Latinisht

Latinisht is a term used in conlang and linguistic contexts to describe a Latin-inspired constructed language (conlang). It is not a single, standardized language but rather a family of projects that aim to blend Latin roots with modern grammar and vocabulary to facilitate reading and writing with a Latin flavor while remaining approachable for learners of Romance languages and English.

Design and features commonly associated with latinisht include the use of the Latin alphabet, often with optional diacritics, and a preference for regular, regularized morphology. Grammars typically emphasize a fixed word order, frequently a subject–verb–object (SVO) pattern, with simplified noun inflection and more regular verb conjugations than Classical Latin. Articles, where present in a given project, are drawn from Romance languages, or treated as optional, to aid readability. The lexicon relies on Latin roots but also incorporates modern borrowings to cover contemporary concepts.

Phonology and orthography in latinisht projects usually retain Latin-like consonant inventories and vowel systems, sometimes rounding or aspirating sounds to accommodate modern loanwords. Stress is commonly predictable, and diacritics are used sparingly to mark vowel quality or loanword pronunciation.

Usage and communities around latinisht are centered on experimentation, teaching materials, and creative writing. Because there is no single normative form, individual projects vary in scope and rules. Latinisht is often presented as an educational or literary aid rather than a replacement for Latin, offering a bridge between classical forms and modern expression. It remains one of several Latin-based conlangs used for approachable Latin-inspired communication.