derinamos

Derinamos is a constructed language (conlang) created for speculative fiction and linguistic experimentation. It is notable for its mix of agglutinative morphology and flexible syntax, with a predominantly subject–verb–object (SVO) base order. The language has been described as balancing expressiveness with learnability, appealing to both worldbuilders and language enthusiasts.

Derinamos uses a five-vowel system: a, e, i, o, u, with five to seven consonants including p, t, k, s, l, m, n, r, and a glottal stop. Syllables are typically CV or CVC, with consonant clusters limited to two elements. Stress is phrasal, usually on the penultimate syllable, though certain affixes can shift it.

Nouns in Derinamos lack gender marking; plurality is indicated with a suffix or by numeral quantifiers. The language is analytic in predicate structure but employs affixal morphology for tense and aspect on the verb, with suffixes or clitics marking past, present, future, and evidentials (direct, inferred). Adjectives typically follow nouns and agree in definiteness with demonstratives. The language also features postposed modifiers and serial verb constructions to express sequence of actions.

Orthography is Latin-script-based with optional diacritics; a compact syllabary is used in inscriptions within the fictional culture. The standard alphabet outlines 20 to 24 symbols depending on analysis.

Derinamos has a small but active community of learners and writers online. It is primarily documented in hobbyist wikis and forums, rather than formal publications. Within its fictional universe, Derinamos serves as a lingua franca among coastal trading communities and scholars.