fölül

félél is a fictional linguistic feature used in worldbuilding and speculative linguistics. It denotes a grammatical category that marks a midway or partially related state between two referents. As a bound morpheme, félél can attach to nouns to express partial possession or affiliation, and to verbs to indicate a partially completed or ongoing action that involves more than one participant. The exact interpretation of félél can vary by dialect or discourse context.

Etymology and form: The form is invented for explanatory purposes. In many descriptions, félél is said to derive from a hypothetical root fél- meaning "half" and a suffix -él indicating state or condition in the imagined language. Orthographically, félél is commonly written with an accented e, though alternative spellings may appear in different dialects within the fictional world.

Usage and examples: In noun phrases, a noun + félél signals partial possession or shared ownership. In verb phrases, a verb + félél marks an action that is ongoing but not fully completed, often with a sense of involvement by multiple parties. The exact semantics depend on the surrounding grammar and pragmatics of the imagined language. For instance, constructions labeled with félél are typically glossed as "partially X" or "in the process of doing X with others."

Cultural and narrative context: In fictional cultures that use félél, language and social structure are interconnected. The marker can reflect norms around property, collaboration, and negotiation, or be tied to ritual practices that emphasize balance between individuals or groups.

See also: Conlang, Morphology, Partiality markers.