enujcy

Enujcy is a constructed language created for speculative fiction and linguistic experimentation. It originated from a collaborative online community and has been developed as a tool for worldbuilding and language play. The design aims for regular phonology, agglutinative morphology, and a flexible syntax that supports expressive storytelling while remaining approachable for learners.

Phonology and writing: Enujcy consists of a modest set of vowel phonemes and a larger set of consonants, including plosives, fricatives, nasals, and liquids. The writing system uses the Latin alphabet, with optional diacritics to mark vowel quality or stress. Stress is predictable and typically falls on the penultimate syllable, aiding pronunciation and rhythm.

Morphology and syntax: The language is largely agglutinative, building meaning through a sequence of affixes attached to base words. Nouns are marked for number with suffixes that indicate singular or plural, and definiteness is expressed with a dedicated suffix. Verbs encode tense, aspect, mood, and evidentiality through prefixes and suffixes, with common markers for past and completed actions, among others. Adjectives usually follow the nouns they modify, and possessors precede possessed nouns. The canonical basic word order is subject–verb–object, though some flexibility exists for discourse or stylistic purposes.

Pronouns have independent forms and can be integrated into verb morphology. Enujcy also supports simple nominal and verbal pluralization, as well as compound word formation through productive affixation and compounding rules. The overall design emphasizes regularity to aid learning and consistency across texts.

Usage and resources: Enthusiasts contribute grammar notes, dictionaries, and example texts, ranging from short dialogues to longer narratives. Learning resources are hosted on community wikis and forums, making enujcy accessible to beginners and language hobbyists, while providing material for advanced practice and worldbuilding projects.