langlevend

Langlevend is a fictional constructed language designed for linguistic illustration and conlang communities. It originated as part of a collaborative project called the Langlevend Initiative, launched in the early 2010s by enthusiasts and scholars.

Phonology and script: Langlevend is written in a Latin-based script with 26 letters plus diacritics. It has five vowels with length distinctions marked by diacritics, and around 20 consonant phonemes, including plosives, fricatives, and nasals. The language is non-tonal.

Grammar: The basic word order is subject–verb–object. It employs a mild case system with post-nominal particles to indicate grammatical roles. Verbs mark tense and aspect with affixes, while mood is expressed with auxiliaries. Nouns form plurals with a suffix.

Lexicon and word formation: The vocabulary mixes simulated roots from several language families to illustrate cross-linguistic influence. New words are created by compounding and derivational affixes, with regular phonotactics to encourage learner intuition.

Usage and reception: Langlevend is primarily used in online forums, workshops on language construction, and introductory textbooks. It is not a natural language; its purpose is demonstration and experimentation with linguistic typology and conlang design.