ondolkodom

Ondolkodom is a constructed language, or conlang, created by the Russian linguist and science fiction writer Nikolai Shmatkov. It is designed to be a logical and culturally neutral language, with a phonetic orthography and a grammar that is largely consistent and regular. The name "Ondolkodom" is derived from the words "ondo" (thought) and "kodom" (language), reflecting its purpose as a tool for clear and precise communication.

The vocabulary of Ondolkodom is based on a set of root words that are combined using a system of affixes to create new words. This approach allows for a large number of words to be generated from a relatively small set of roots. The language also features a system of grammatical gender, with nouns being classified as either masculine, feminine, or neuter.

Ondolkodom has a subject-verb-object word order, and its verbs are conjugated to indicate tense, aspect, and mood. The language also features a system of evidentiality, which allows speakers to indicate the source of their knowledge about a particular fact. For example, a speaker might use a special verb form to indicate that they have witnessed an event directly, or that they have heard about it from someone else.

Ondolkodom has a small but dedicated community of speakers and enthusiasts, who use the language for communication, artistic expression, and linguistic experimentation. While it is not widely spoken, it is an interesting example of a constructed language that is designed to be logical, consistent, and culturally neutral.