lajiranksien

Lajiranksien is a constructed language created for the fictional planet Lajira in the science fiction universe surrounding the Lajira project. It is presented as the native tongue of the Lajirans, spanning coastal cities and inland settlements in the narratives. The name appears to be built from the planet's name plus a fictional suffix, suggesting a designation for “speech” or “language” within the world’s linguistic system.

Phonology and writing: The language features a compact phoneme inventory with five vowels and a consonant set that includes p, t, k, m, n, s, l, r, and a few fricatives. Syllable structures typically conform to CV or CVC patterns. Lajiranksien is described as largely agglutinative; nouns mark number and case, while verbs encode tense, aspect, mood, voice, and evidentiality through affixes and clitics. The default word order is subject–object–verb, with adjectives and demonstratives following nouns.

Lexicon and variation: Much of the vocabulary is built through productive compounding and affixation. There are regional dialects, including a conservative urban form and a more analytic rural variety. Pronouns distinguish inclusive and exclusive forms, and politeness levels affect verb endings and pronoun choice in formal contexts.

Usage and reception: In the fictional canon, lajiranksien appears in novels, games, and reference guides, serving to enrich world-building and character dialogue. Language-learning materials and fan resources describe pronunciation, grammar, and common phrases, treating lajiranksien as a living conlang rather than a fully natural language.