tukielin

Tukielin is a constructed language created by Mika P. Nieminen. It belongs to the a priori language family, meaning its vocabulary and grammar are not derived from any existing natural language. Tukielin was developed with the intention of being logical and easy to learn, aiming for a high degree of regularity in its structure.

The phonology of Tukielin is relatively simple, utilizing a set of sounds common to many languages. The grammar features a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) word order, which is a common but not universal feature among natural languages. Tukielin employs an agglutinative morphology, where grammatical functions are expressed by adding suffixes to root words. This allows for the creation of complex words from simpler components, conveying a lot of information within a single word.

Nieminen has published materials and a lexicon for Tukielin, making it accessible to those interested in exploring the language. The language has a small but dedicated community of speakers and learners who engage with it online. Tukielin is primarily used as a personal project and for linguistic experimentation, rather than for widespread communication. Its development continues to be a testament to the creative possibilities within language construction.