Zarmalanguage

Zarmalanguage is a constructed language (conlang) created for world-building and linguistic experimentation. It aims for a regular, learnable grammar and a compact phonology while preserving expressive depth. Since its introduction to online conlang communities, it has been used in fiction, language-learning exercises, and demonstrations of linguistic design.

Phonology and writing: Zarmalanguage has five vowels (a, e, i, o, u) with length indicated by diacritics (ā, ē, ī, ō, ū) in some texts. Its consonants include p, b, t, d, k, g, m, n, l, s, r, f, h, and w. Stress is typically on the penultimate syllable. The standard orthography is Latin-based, with diacritics used to mark length or tone in extended materials.

Grammar: The language follows a relatively strict SVO order in neutral clauses. Nouns lack case inflection; plurality is marked with a suffix such as -en or by determiners. Adjectives follow their nouns. Verbs encode tense, aspect, and mood through prefixes and suffixes, and evidential clitics indicate how information was obtained. Pronouns include inclusive and exclusive forms in the first person plural.

Usage and community: Zarmalanguage is primarily studied in online conlang circles and in amateur fiction and world-building projects. Advocates highlight its regular morphology and phonological simplicity, while some note limited use outside creative contexts. Hobbyist grammars, dictionaries, and sample texts are maintained by volunteers.

Variants: Minor dialectal differences exist, but Zarmalanguage remains a niche conlang with no native-speaking community. It continues to expand through community-driven documentation.