fakoj

Fakoj is a constructed language (conlang) developed for worldbuilding and speculative fiction. In its fictional setting, fakoj is the native language of the Fakoi people who inhabit the Fakoi Archipelago in the northern seas. The language is commonly described as agglutinative with a suffixing morphology and a subject–object–verb (SOV) base word order. Its phonology features a modest consonant inventory and five vowel phonemes, with vowel harmony affecting suffix vowels.

Morphology and syntax are designed to be transparent for learners. Nouns inflect for number and case via suffixes, while pronouns appear as independent elements and cliticized forms. Verbs encode tense, aspect, mood, and evidentiality through suffix sequences, with auxiliary constructions marking more complex temporal relations. Adjectives and other modifiers typically follow their nouns, and possessive relationships are expressed with noun suffixes or possessive pronouns integrated into noun phrases. The default sentence structure remains SOV, though statements with discourse emphasis may exhibit flexible word order.

Writing systems for fakoj are described as using a Latin-based alphabet with diacritics to mark vowel quality and stress. In-universe texts also reference a historic syllabary used in older inscriptions, sometimes depicted in ceremonial or religious contexts. Learner materials in the conlang community often include pronunciation guides, morphology charts, and sample dialogues to illustrate how the suffix chains function across different verb tenses and evidential layers.

Usage and reception: In the fictional world, fakoj functions as the language of daily life, education, media, and governance among the Fakoi. Outside the fiction, it attracts interest from conlang enthusiasts and language hobbyists who study its typology, propose alternative phonologies, and contribute to fan-made grammars and dictionaries.