chtniej
Chtniej is a fictional word introduced in linguistic pedagogy to illustrate the formation of comparative adverbs in a Slavic-inspired constructed language (conlang). The term has no attested usage in natural languages and is used solely for instructional purposes. In the constructed system, chtniej is formed from a hypothetical verb stem chtn- with an adverbial comparative suffix -iej, designed to resemble patterns found in real languages while remaining clearly artificial.
Phonology and orthography: The segment chtn- combines a consonant cluster often used in conlangs to demonstrate
Usage: Chtniej is employed in textbooks and online tutorials to discuss how a language can mark degree
See also: Constructed language, Linguistics pedagogy, Slavic-inspired conlangs, Glossary of linguistic terms.