alanlarnn

alanlarnn is a constructed language (conlang) developed for speculative fiction and linguistic experimentation. It has a defined phonology, grammar, and vocabulary and is discussed in online conlang communities and reference guides. The name alanlarnn is a coined form created from invented morphemes and carries no direct link to any natural language.

Origin and development: alanlarnn emerged in online forums in the 2010s as a project to test cross-cultural communication and machine-translation friendly design. The language was intended to be learnable by hobbyists while offering features that illustrate common conlang techniques, such as regular affixation and clear syntax. The community surrounding alanlarnn has produced grammars, dictionaries, and sample texts to support learners and researchers.

Phonology and script: alanlarnn has a modest phoneme inventory, including about 15 consonants such as p, t, k, m, n, s, l, r, f, and h, and vowels a, e, i, o, u. Syllables are typically CV or CVC, with stress usually placed on the penultimate syllable. The writing system uses a Latin-based alphabet with optional diacritics to mark vowel quality or stress, and there is no standard non-Latin orthography in common use.

Grammar and syntax: The core word order is subject–object–verb (SOV). Adjectives typically precede nouns, and postpositions mark case and spatial relations. Verbs encode tense, aspect, and mood through affixes or clitics, while nouns show limited plural marking. The pronoun system includes a distinction between inclusive and exclusive first-person plural.

Usage and resources: alanlarnn has a modest online presence with grammar sketches, dictionaries, and sample texts. It is primarily used in fan fiction, role-playing, and linguistic hobbyist contexts, serving as an example of practical conlang design.