#rra language

[oneeyecatnamedkay]

I know, my handwriting looks terrible. But at least it has all (classic dialect) alphabet and some funny evolution of letters and words.

And version with alphabet only.

[lastintheserverbox]

[The smaller crustacean that had been part of all this had been watching everything unfold. It was a bit overwhelming after everything he had learned, but this younger emailer had still wanted to be of use.]

[He quickly typed up a private message to that jellyfish.]

It might be incompatibility issues. How long has it been since she's been up and running like this..? There could be a lot of factors to it like outdated software meshing incorrectly with the new stuff, or misplaced files...

...I know you probably don't like. Want uhm. Want unprompted advice but...

...

I really wanna help.

- 💾

[Jade paused]

"...I'm afraid it's something more serious.

Her original RRA.

Wasn't really...the same as making us.

It was...

Just her.

I could never wake Minette. Because it her that he took. So I tried. To code her from scratch."

[she watches the clownfish say something in french, but it sounds less like how it should, and more like it was run through an automatic language program]

"but I don't think...a program can write a human, like a human can write us."

[artistjust]

No 1 ladies detective agency

#No 1 ladies detective agency series#

Mma Precious Ramotswe solves cases for wives whose husbands have gone missing, for a school teacher whose son has disappeared by finding the kidnappers, for a wealthy father whose 16-year-old daughter is frustrating him by going out on her own. This is one of the most common forms of address in the novels. Setswana term of respect for a woman the equivalent term for a man is Rra.

#No 1 ladies detective agency series#

Motswana woman who is the protagonist in the series and whose story is told in the first novel from birth to opening the detective agency. The novels have been adapted for radio by the author and for television. Critical reception has matched the sales of the novels, generally positive, and considering the strength of the novels to be in the characters and Mma Ramotswe's wisdom rather than in the specific mysteries solved in each novel. In 2004, sales in English exceeded five million, and the series has been translated to other languages. The readership was at first small, then gained abruptly in popularity in the US and in England, beyond the author's home in Scotland. Each book in the series follows from the previous book. The novels are as much about the adventures and foibles of different characters as they are about She feels a detective needs to know about people more than anything to solve problems for them. Gaborone, to buy a house for herself and an office for her new business. Mma Ramotswe starts up her detective agency using the inheritance from her father to move to the capital city, The country of Botswana is in a sense a character as well, as it figures prominently in the stories. Mma Precious Ramotswe is the main character in this series. Twenty-two novels have been published in the series between 19. The series is named after the first novel, published in 1998. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is a series of novels byīotswana and featuring the character Mma Precious Ramotswe.

[artificialintelligencebangalore]

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Ever since the dawn of computer science, people have been trying to create artificial intelligence (AI). But what is artificial intelligence, exactly? And how does it help us in our day-to-day lives? This blog will help you understand the basics of AI and its various applications. You'll also learn about the different types of AI and the ways in which it can help us in business. So sit back and read on to learn all you need to know about artificial intelligence!

What is artificial intelligence? Artificial intelligence is a computer program that can learn and make decisions for itself. Applications of artificial intelligence include a wide range of industries, from healthcare to finance to marketing. AI has the potential to make a significant impact in many different areas of our lives, and we are just starting to scratch the surface. With continued development and expansion, artificial intelligence will only become more valuable and helpful. So, why not learn more about it? Start by learning the basics, and then dive deeper to see how it can be used in your specific field of interest.

Types of artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence is a field of study that investigates the ways in which computers can be made to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. There are a number of applications for AI, including self-driving cars and smart home devices that can communicate with other devices in your home. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, so too will the ways it is used in business and everyday life. Some of the most common uses of AI include natural language processing and machine learning, which are used to improve customer service and make online shopping easier. So, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned computer user, learning about artificial intelligence is a great way to stay ahead of the curve.

How artificial intelligence helps in business Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of computer science that deals with the simulation of intelligent behavior. This includes the creation of computer programs that can Reason, Reflect, and Act (RRA) like a human. This is a big deal for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it helps businesses to make better decisions with the data they collect. Secondly, it automates certain processes in a business, making it more efficient and faster. As businesses adopt AI, it will only become more powerful and beneficial for both organizations and their customers.

The future of artificial intelligence The future of artificial intelligence is a big topic of discussion. There are many potential applications for it, including healthcare and finance. As AI becomes more advanced, it will have a major impact on our economy and society as a whole. So, what is artificial intelligence, and what are some of the key features? Here are four key features of AI:

Frequently Asked Questions

How does AI work? In a nutshell, AI works by a machine that can learn and work on its own. It helps to automate repetitive tasks and allow machines to process large amounts of data. This allows AI to understand natural language, parse different types of information, and make decisions on its own.

What is AI supposed to do? AI, or artificial intelligence, is a computer system that can function and learn like a human. It is designed to help humans in a variety of tasks, from data entry to automating tedious work. Apart from helping humans with mundane tasks, AI has the potential to transform many other industries like healthcare, transportation and logistics.

What are some of the potential dangers of using AI? There are a few potential dangers of using AI, including misuse and abuse. In terms of misuse, an AI could be used to make decisions that could endanger human lives or violate human rights. For example, a machine learning algorithm could be used to decide who should live and who should die in a war. Another danger is the development and use of autonomous military robots. Such robots would have the ability to independently learn and make decisions on their own, which could potentially lead to unforeseen consequences. For example, a militarized machine learning algorithm could be used to make battlefield decisions faster and more efficiently than a human can. Lastly, artificial intelligence can also lead to unforeseen consequences that we may not be able to predict or control. This might include widespread cybercrime or massive data breaches.

Should I be worried about robots taking over the world? At this point, there is no evidence to suggest that robots will take over the world anytime soon. However, some people are still concerned about how this technology could potentially lead to negative consequences down the line. However, AI does have the potential to cause some damage in the short term. For example, a machine learning algorithm may make a mistake that harms a human being or damages a machine. However, in the long run, AI has the potential to play a big role in making our lives easier and more efficient. For example, it can help us make better decisions by providing us with data that we didn't previously have access to or by automating certain tasks that we find tedious. Moreover, AI can be used to solve various humanitarian issues like helping refugees or disaster victims receive aid in a more efficient way. So at this point in time, it's impossible to say for sure if robots will take over the world. However, based on current trends and research, it seems unlikely that this will happen any time soon.

Is there anything else I should know about AI before deciding whether or not it's a good fit for my business? There are a few things you should know about AI if you're thinking of using it in your business. First of all, there are many different types of AI, each with its own set of capabilities and applications. Some common ones include natural language processing (NLP), image recognition, and machine learning. Understanding the different aspects of AI and how it can be used in your business is an important first step. This will help you make better strategic choices that will support growth. Furthermore, AI is not just about computers making decisions for us - it has the ability to learn and evolve on its own. This makes it a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes.

[rrasado]

-I'm sorry seductive wHAT NOW?

[leviskokoro]

KOKORO 500 EVENT :: THANK YOU FOR 500 FOLLOWERS!!

event duration: Feb 17 - Feb 25 (GMT + 8 / Philippines Timezone)

A special thanks to everyone for all the support in getting here. I legit couldn't get here without you all. First off, I would like to recommend some of my favorite blogs to visit for content as well as some of my friends who have supported me while I wasn't feeling emotionally well.

Kokoro Headcanons/Scenarios

People are allowed to send requests for the dorm leaders! Here are the rules and please respect them:

no NSFW (Yandere is allowed though)

don't make the s/o overly specific because that would count as oc-coded. One or two attributes are allowed

I will be making most of these headcanons as genderneutral as I can so that anyone can enjoy them

Kokoro Matchups (3/5)

I will be accepting 5 matchup requests. Sorry I can't really do more than 5 since I'm sort of busy with schoolwork. Here's the info that I'll be needing in your matchup request:

Personality

Hobbies

Talents

What you’re looking for in a partner

What you offer in a relationship

Your love language

The love language you want your partner to have

What makes you tick/What makes you keep going in life

Worst fears

Life philosophy or life motto

What turns you off from someone

What makes you like someone

Other stuff you feel is necessary

Kokoro Sleepover

Feel free to ask me any questions! Some examples can be "What was your inspiration for this fic?" or "What advice would you give for writing?"

Kokoro Icons (1/5)

I'll be accepting 5 requests to make icons of whichever twst character is asked!

Kokoro Shoutouts

@twisted-n-thirsty (NSFW) / @twisted-whimsies :: Brew is a talented writer and is someone I enjoy talking to a lot! Densest of Them All hooked me in and I've loved her writing ever since.

@sherbet-shark :: Twist is a dear friend who has done a lot for me and the server. She's been a wonderful support for everyone in the twisted friends server and I'm sure other people. Her writing is phenomenal, especially during ebg when she wrote all those letters. Also, she’ll be doing a milestone event soon so please check her out and send some requests in!

@forcebewitht :: My wifey, My Vil kinnie, what can't you do? I admire her immensely for how much talent, brightness, and confidence she has. We've done a lot together and I'll never forget the fantastic fics that she wrote for me.

@sourpterodactyl :: Sour has always been so determined to help everyone out and I admire her greatly for that. She's a big help to the entire server and has always been there for me when I needed it.

@rrasado :: Rras is one of the people that showed up a lot in my notifs before the server and I always appreciated her support. It’s always a joy seeing her art in the channels and I adore Phoebe!

@luvielle :: Luvi is a fantastic artist and I love her for how amazing her writing and rping is, as well as her supportive personality that makes members feel welcome in the server.

@creamy--sad :: Quality writing and quality friend. He’s someone special to me because he’s been able to make me feel so special as well.

@twstpasta :: Mac is absolutely hilarious and a fantastic content creator in the twst community. I almost screamed irl when I saw that they joined the server

@dreamii-yume (DARK CONTENT WARNING) :: I saw their works in AO3 and was blown away by the quality writing. I’ve been a follower for a while now and it’s always great to see their posts on my dash

@twstedforyou (DARK CONTENT WARNING) :: Freaking amazing yandere art and probably one of the best blogs I’ve seen on any fandom. I adore their yokai au and am excited to see more.

@lovee-infected :: I adore her analyses and content. It was such an honor to have her give feedback on my Vil and Leona analysis post. I was super happy when she joined the server too!

And that’s the end of this post! I would add more people but unfortunately tumblr would kick my ass if I added too many people ;w;

Thanks again to everyone for the support and I’m so overjoyed that you all love my content. I hope to continue making stuff that people in the community will enjoy.

[elsanna-shenanigans]

February Contest Submission #5: Welcome

words: ca. 3,100 setting: mAU lemon: no cw: no warnings apply

<I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land in which this story was written and shared, and pay my respects to their Elders, past, present, and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, culture, and hopes of all Indigenous Australians. I acknowledge that this land is, and always will be, the land of the Jagera/Yuggera people, and that sovereignty was never ceded.>

*

“A snake made the world?”

Anna inhaled, then exhaled through her nose. Kristoff scratched idly at his stubble while they waited for their coffees to be made, standing around the uni café.

“It’s a mythos, Kris,” she said after a moment. “Just like Christian God, or Allah, or- I dunno. Whatever specific being any other major religion thought made the world.”

“But a snake.”

“Rainbow Serpent, actually. And it’s really interesting, if you bothered to listen.”

He opened his mouth to retort, but was cut off when their names were called and two coffees placed on the counter. Anna took the chance, moving forward and grabbing her own cup and a few extra sugar packets. By the time Kris had caught up to her, she’d already dumped two into her drink, gently stirring it with a paddle-pop stick.

“I did listen,” he said, clearly intent on continuing the conversation. “And doesn’t the story go that the land and shit already existed but the big snake made mountains and valleys and stuff?”

Taking a sip of her drink, more to waste time than anything, Anna had to concede that he wasn’t wrong, per-se. He was just missing all the nuances of the topic, though!

“Look, I just thought it was cool, is all,” she said once she’d finished the mouthful of, frankly, fairly mediocre coffee. Nice and sweet, though. “Like, out of the seven-hundred-ish tribes– uh. Mobs. Most of them have an origin story that’s so similar. Across the whole country! But the languages they use are completely different – did you know the name of the language is traditionally based on their word for ‘no’? I just… thought it was cool.”

“It is cool, Anna,” Kristoff said, shooting her a small smile. “And I know learning about all this stuff means a lot to you.”

Swallowing again, though more from the dryness that had suddenly appeared in her mouth, Anna nodded. “Well, Mum isn’t around to teach me this stuff anymore. But I don’t wanna miss out and regret it forever.” Suddenly, she perked up. “Hey, did I tell you? I’m going to a thing today!”

“A thing?”

Nodding – so emphatically that she spilled her coffee, the brown liquid sloshing over the side of the cup and landing with a splat on the floor – she grinned up at her friend. “Yeah! It’s this traditional Indigenous show-thing? I can’t really remember what it’s about, but it wasn’t too expensive and they’re doing everything – a Welcome to Country, and stories and bush tucker, and I think they said a corroboree at the end?”

“That sounds really cool, Anna,” Kris said, just as his watch beeped at him. “You’ll have to tell me all about it. Uh. After class.”

Sighing, but this time with a smile, Anna waved him off – spilling her drink again in the process. “See you later, dude,” she said. She probably had to start getting ready, anyway.

Throwing the remnants of her coffee in the bin, Anna made her way back home. A forty-minute bus ride home, only to take a quick shower (how fortunate the drought of her youth had trained her in the art of 3-minute washes…) before heading back out again. It was cooling off, but she knew the evening wouldn’t get cold by any stretch of the word. It smelled like it was going to rain, and she heard the kookaburras again as if to confirm the thought.

Kookaburra laughing means it’s gonna rain, she thought to herself. 

It was another forty-minute ride on the bus, and Anna felt herself becoming giddier and giddier with excitement. It’s one thing to learn about this sort of stuff in class. Now, she gets to experience some of it.

Even the first few splatters of rain on the window of the bus can’t dampen her mood.

*

By the time she arrived, the small drizzle had turned into a full-fledged shower. It wasn’t a storm – it felt a little early in the season (or late in the year) for that – and it would probably pass soon. She was glad she wore closed-in shoes, though, because it turned the earth into a sticky, muddy substance that stuck to everything.

There was only one other girl her age, and though Anna didn’t want to seem too invested, she was also cognisant enough to recognise that she’d rather interact with her than with any of the other people. A glance at the assembled crowed, standing under a large tent as protection from the rain, only confirmed her suspicions: there was at least one tour group, mostly made up of retirees; a school group, probably from the city’s Boys Grammar school, judging by the pretentiousness (and the uniforms). And the girl.

Not that she needed to worry about it. It was very much a group thing in that they weren’t asked to find partners or actually even talk to each other – not at first. First it was a respectful silence – and for Anna, a respectful reverence – as an Elder stood before them to give an official Welcome to Country. He described the land, before White colonisers; the shape of it, the boundaries between Turrbal Country and Jagera Country; the Meeanjin people, who weren’t able to claim Native Title for the land that still was theirs. Even the private school boys were silent, weren’t even fidgeting. Anna had to blink a little harder than usual, and she didn’t stop until he’d finished his piece.

No one clapped, but then, they weren’t supposed to.

A sudden flash of anger overtook her, and she had to face the ground just so she wouldn’t ruin this moment for everyone else. Why had her mum kept this from her? Why did she have to go searching, find out herself? How could they have grown up, let her grow up, not knowing a thing about her heritage??

“Hey, you okay?”

Jerking her head up, Anna found herself having to blink once more to force the angered tears away. The girl she’d noticed earlier was standing in front of her; everyone else had moved on, walking over the red land and towards a building.

“Y-yeah,” she responded. “I’m just…”

“It’s a lot, isn’t it?” The girl looked over her shoulder at the crowd. “C'mon, I don’t think you want to miss this next part.” With a quick, but sincere, smile, the girl turned around and began the return to the group. Anna followed, a few steps behind.

“I don’t?”

The girl shook her head. “I’m Elsa, by the way.”

“Anna. Nice to meet you.”

Elsa just smiled at her, slowing down enough to let Anna fall into step beside her. 

*

Elsa was right: she did not want to miss this.

Once they regrouped, everyone was led into a darkened room. There was a star projector in the centre, a surprisingly real-looking, but definitely fake, fire built around it. They’d lit incense, or something, and when the door behind Anna closed and she was asked to sit on the floor, she found it really easy to imagine being here, back in the long ago.

It wasn’t the Elder who spoke this time. Another man, several years younger, came to sit in front of everyone. He had no shirt on, but his chest was painted in various pigments of ochre and white, only just distinguishable in the dim light of the fake fire and stars (and, Anna realised when she turned around, the fire exit sign). Elsa was sat behind her; she lifted her eyebrows once, still smiling, and Anna hurriedly turned back to the speaker in front her her.

And boy, did he speak. He told the story of the Rainbow Serpent, who carved the mountains and the valleys, and who tickled the frogs until they laughed, and the water that had been kept in their fat bellies burst and filled the tracks that had been made. He spoke about the animals that followed the Rainbow Serpent, who obeyed her and were rewarded by becoming human; those who did not would be made stone again.

But he spoke of other stories, too, ones she hadn’t heard before. He spoke about the Three Brothers, who were found mixing with women of another skin-group – a serious offence – and found their lives forfeit, as there were strict rules around marriage and mingling. Another person came up after that, a young woman, who told the story of Mundiba and they Honey, which was a cautionary tale against greediness and selfishness, as he had been asked to collect honey but had kept it for himself. A spirit had grown suspicious, and upon witnessing Mundiba taking the honey, had sung to the trees to trap Mundiba, where he had perished.

The last tale that was told, just as the retirees were losing focus and the boys began squirming, was the tale of the two wise men and seven sisters. Another origin story, Anna thought, and enjoyed it all the same because it spoke of people who weren’t people. This story, the audience was told, was from Wong-Gu-Tha country. 

In the beginning, it says, the Creator sent two spirit men, Woddee Gooth-tha-rra, to shape Yulbrada, the Earth. They came from the far end of the Milky Way, and were tasked with making the hills and valleys. They made the cliffs and the oceans, the plains and the mountains. And when their work was almost complete, the Creator sent seven sisters, who were stars of the Milky Way, to make the land beautiful with flowers and trees, springs and billabongs, and all the birds and animals and all the creepy things.

Anna had to stifle a little smile when the woman said that. Not that she had to – the woman was smiling, clearly enjoying telling the story, perhaps more than Anna was enjoying hearing about it.

The sisters were making the Honey Ants when they became thirsty, and asked the youngest to find some water for them all to drink. She dutifully took her dish and went off, in the direction her sisters had sent her, to find water.

The Woddee Gooth-tha-rra were in the bushes, spying on the women, and followed the youngest went she went for water. They did not hide, and she fell in love with the two spirit men, and they her. The six sisters left became worried because the youngest had been gone so long. 

They had all been warned by the Creator that, should such a thing happen, they wouldn’t be able to return to the Milky Way. The youngest sister remained on Yulbrada with the two men, and became mortal. They became the parents of the earth, and made the laws and the people of the desert.

The woman fell silent as she finished her story, and Anna was left thinking. It was a creation myth so similar to Eden, but different. People came from the Heavens, but it wasn’t a punishment to remain on earth. They weren’t cast out for the knowledge they gained, but instead had to embrace it. It was love that made the people, not the wrath of any god.

It was a comforting thought.

*

After the stories, they were treated to a didgeridoo player, as well as a demonstration of spear-throwing, weaponry, and warfare stuff. They returned outside, the storm having passed and the remaining clouds providing just enough cover from the would-be blistering sun Anna was less invested, but the school boys definitely perked up. Actually, regardless of her open interest, she still found herself perking up. The storytelling, while interesting, had little action and more atmosphere. This had action.

She found herself sitting next to Elsa again, a question burning the tip of her tongue. When there was a short break while some of the boys asked questions about the weapons, there was a window to actually ask.

“How did you know I’d like that?" 

Elsa hadn’t been paying attention, naturally, and looked a little surprised when she turned to Anna. A smile graced her face; she looked comfortable.

"Everyone does. Even the kids, even if they thought it was a little boring.”

“Well, you were definitely right,” Anna said, an easy smile lifting to her own face. “Have you been here before?”

Before Elsa could answer, their attention was called for the next activity. A small wave of disappointment urged through Anna – she wanted to talk! – before she chastised herself. She had come here to learn all this stuff, even in this vaguely touristy way. She did not come here to make friends.

But… perhaps that would just be a happy bonus as everyone was led to a fire-pit and she realised that the next activity was lunch. An activity in which everyone was able to – nay, encouraged to – talk to everyone else.

Anna wasn’t going to talk to the school kids, and she held little interest in talking to the retirees. She didn’t even have to seek out Elsa; the other woman had left a spot next to her open, and was already looking at Anna and smiling.

They didn’t speak until after the food had been distributed: damper and dukkah – and a plate of different dips and chutneys on the side; skewers of kangaroo, crocodile, and emu; as well as more typical roasted meat. Potatoes and gravy, and all flavours she’d never tried before.

“This looks amazing,” Anna said to herself, eyes as round as the plates in which the food had been served. There was a light laugh from next to her, and she turned to find Elsa smiling.

“It tastes even better,"  she said. "And I know because I have been here before. Only once or twice, but it was enough to get me to come back.”

Anna thought back to how much this had cost her – well worth it, but it wasn’t cheap either – and then to the woman next to her. “It’s been amazing so far,” she agreed.

“And it gets better and better. This is probably the best one I’ve been to.” She said it without taking her eyes from Anna, who felt her cheeks burning. Was this woman flirting with her?

And then Elsa bit her bottom lip, still smiling, and nodded towards the food. “Go on, try it. I bet it’ll be the best you’ve ever had.”

Okay, yep, definitely flirting. Probably as red as a beet, and a shade that couldn’t just be blamed on the sun, Anna ducked her head and focussed on the damper. It came apart easily in her hands, and she dipped it in some of the… chutney?

“So, is this your first time here? What made you want to try it out?”

Elsa asked the questions just as Anna lifted the bread to her mouth. She’d definitely taken too large a bite, and probably looked silly. A possum in the headlights, with bulging cheeks and wide eyes. With some difficulty, she swallowed.

“Y-yeah,” she said, reaching for her cordial. “My um. My mum passed away recently and when I was going through her stuff I found some pictures and documents about where I- where she came from. Wanted to… reconnect, I guess?”

Elsa nodded along as Anna spoke. “I’m sorry for your loss,” she said, and she actually sounded like she meant it. “How are you finding it?”

It was impossible to tell if Elsa were talking about the death, or the discovery, so Anna chose to focus on the latter. “Well, I was really excited at first. I wanted to learn the language and talk to the Elders – I’m already doing Indigenous Studies at uni, so the chance to learn about it all from a personal perspective was really nice.”

“But…?”

“But Mum was Nunukul, so there’s no more language. I know they have the Quandamooka centre over at Straddie – uh, Minjerribah – but I don’t know if that’s the same. Jandai is not my people, or my language.”

Elsa nodded, taking another bite of her food. She was already half-finished, while Anna had been so focused on talking she’d barely started.

“I know what you mean,” Elsa said when she swallowed. She spoke slower than Anna, more thoughtfully; it gave Anna a chance to catch up with her food, at least. “My father is Tjungundji, so all I really have for that is some stupid word lists by old white people, sealed away in Canberra and gatekept by those same old white people.”

A bitterness seeped into her voice; a tempered fury that Anna was]s only just learning exists in her, too. A righteous anger over how much had been taken, not just from her, but from her people, and all other peoples who had been here before.

But she needed to look for the positives. She didn’t know much about Elsa’s mob, but she had been researching her own. She was lucky enough that not everything was taken or destroyed.

“It’s amazing what we’ve been able to recoup,” she said softly, thoughtfully. “I don’t think my grandma, or even my mum, really, could have imagined that their culture could be separated. It’s why they didn’t pass it down. But it is; it’s here and alive. Even though no one speaks Nunukul anymore, and it wasn’t really written down, we have the songs and stories of those people, even in English. I know the snake is my totem, even though I’m terrified of snakes. And I just think it’s amazing how much we’ve been able to put back together even after it all shattered. Things like this, today, are amazing, honest attempts at reconciliation.”

Elsa snorted gently, a smile on her face. “’Reconciliation’, eh? That’s the buzzword of the century.” Anna laughed and nodded. 

“I like to think it’ll keep getting better. Two years ago I’d have never even thought to do this – Indigenous history was just a boring subject in school. But next week I’m getting a snake tattoo, which is terrifying, and it’s been designed by an Indigenous artist and it’s something on me that they can’t take away.” She sighed. “We need to stop taking so much away.”

They fell into silence for a moment, finishing up the meals on their plate. It was a thoughtful silence, comfortable, before Elsa broke it.

“So, you’re terrified of snakes and tattoos. Why are you getting both? Why not choose another design?”

She asked the question so sincerely, honestly. That was all that was really needed, Anna realised. A genuine desire for understanding that, as wonderful as she believed Australian culture to be, she often found sorely lacking. The “she’ll be right” attitude that blinded people to problems. To truths and solutions.

“Because,” Anna said, smiling. Elsa looked right back at her, the expression mirrored on her face, and regardless of the flirting earlier, Anna thought that, at the very least, she had made a friend. “A snake made the world.”

[trans-advice]

Hey that part about not misgendering mean trans people. Does that also mean you can't call a mean trans guy a b!tch or say that's he's being b!tchy?

It's complicated.

By the way, I'm going to use SpanishDict translations in order to disect the various meanings of that word. I've used it for many years & I get amazed at how they point out the various meanings a word can have. It also allows me to have shorter words to type out for each definition.

If you use b*tch for cis men too then you stand a chance since within your language it's a gender neutral term.

Problems are that to use SpanishDict for minute b*tch can mean: cabr*n, put@, & perra.

The order roughly has the meaning of:

jack*ss/abuser

wh*re/prostitute/s*ut, (this is when the term is feminine)

dog/yapper/r*pe-victim/breeding-object

Now here's the kicker: the masculine version of b*tch specifically the put@ meaning translates roughly as f*g*** which honestly is very similar to how english works with using b*tch on guys instead of gals. As we know from discussions about toxic masculinity & even the social studies book "dude, you're a [f*g]" that slur while it could be used to keep everyone humble if everyone is the same, it also gets used to treat guys like trash can scapegoats in a similar way s*ut is used for gals. It also bullies gender non-conformists on the reasoning that heterosexuality is a gender role & gender roles are true (which they're not, but cisheterosexism sadly exists)

Now here's the other thing with communication: when it's ambiguous, you're saying it all!

Also in personal experience, my family considers b*stard & b*tch to be the same thing except b*stard is masculine & b*tch is feminine. It means abuser not prostitute/s*ut in my family & thereby translates as c*brón/c*brona. However, based on the fact that b*stard & b*tch are gendered terms in my family I think if you call a guy a b*tch you're invoking f*g-slur rhetoric & if you call a gal a b*stard you'd be invoking family rejection rhetoric even if it's not in the original sense. (back in the day like the 1950s a "b*stard" also meant someone conceived out of wedlock & was mainly used to bully single-mothers. Now it doesn't mean that as much since single/unmarried mothers & parents are more common & are now respected as hard workers & the insult could technically be thrown at same-sex parents, basically it's more condemning to think that's a basis for an insult than not.)

Also these days you basically call someone a yapper, worrier, alarmist, fake news, fool, cr*zy, der*nged, etc if you want to complain about them complaining or coming to you. These insults indeed ableist & anti-whistleblower, so they still bring more people into it. However, these somewhat separate it from the misogyny within the b*tch insult. However, yapper often refers to dogs a lot more & thereby the connection to p*rra could be considered misogynist. Also if it's connected to puppies it could be connected to ageism against young people.

You can also use a*sho*e & j*ck*ss if they keep coming up with orders etc while not respecting your workflow such as information overflow.

You maybe could still use b*tch etc, but considering the amount of consciousness in this era about much r*pists get away with, it doesn't hit the mark well enough.

In fact, I started a trend in my family to just use the term b*stard as gender neutral for c*brón/c*brona. This worked out well because we believe we need to respect r*pe victims & that single parents are commendable.

TLDR: I recommend you use a more precise insult. It's not misgendering, but the part of the insult that invokes gnc (to toxic masculinity) does use gender invalidation mechanisms in its insult & so you'd be better finding an insult that gets across that meaning but still.

Good Luck, Peace & Love,

Eve

[astralshipper]

oof okay i’m gonna be annoying rlly quick and explain some stuff abt my girl Lette to yall!! there’s not really any place you can learn abt her online other than just reading the book she’s from, so if yall ever wonder who i’m talking about, i’m gonna explain a lot of it under the cut!! slashes are added to make it harder to find in fandom tags, in case anyone ever searches them lakjfd. don’t feel like u have to read this, i kinda just wanted to talk abt her....

okay so lette is from this book series called the dragon lords. basically it’s about this land where a group of dragons have taken over ruling humans in a place called the Kondo/rra Valley. The group of dragons is called the Dragon Conso/rtium. The dragons each have a piece of land that they rule over, and they basically rule as tyrants and tax their citizens until there’s nothing left. The main character, Will, used to own a farm in the dragon Matt/rax’s land, but when he was wrongly accused of not paying his taxes, he attacked the consortium guards and they burned his farm down, making him flee.

Basically he runs off and meets Lette and her friend Balur!! Balur is a humanoid lizard creature called an Anales/ian, from the Anales/ian Desert. They are incredibly protective of their family, or tribe, and they are also basically like machines of war. They’re big, they’re strong, and they like to kill things. Lette is Balur’s tribe. 

Lette and Balur used to be adventurers and mercenaries. They would go around, killing and stealing basically, and they would get paid for it by whoever hired them. Lette began to feel uncertain about that life and Balur begrudgingly followed her as they set off to find a new start in Kondo/rra Valley. Instead, they found Will in a cave full of goblins, which didn’t live for very long after Lette and Balur arrived. 

Basically the rest of the book details their crew of five (two more people show up, Quirk and Fir/kin) traversing the land and trying to steal their gold back from the dragons. I won’t spoil anything else abt it in case yall ever read it.

OKAY MORE ABT LETTE SPECIFICALLY!!! She’s a master mercenary. She dual wields her blades, a sword in one hand and a knife in the other, and she can kill basically anything you put to her. She’s got a really quick wit, a smart mouth, and a particular love for foul language (mood). She’s hardened herself to violence and put on a rough exterior of sass and quick quips, but literally she’s so soft I can’t believe it. She’s lived her life so long with just constantly having to be on edge in case of attack, that every little move has her clutching her blades. But she always feels bad about it and she thinks abt how maybe she’s just destined to be a killer and I :(((((((( also, she can drink a whole town dry. and most importantly, i love her lots

[orotakha]

Spherus Magna Word Etymologies

Before my next Skrall Language post, I decided to go ahead and compile my etymologies for the varius Agori words told to us circa 2009-2010. Something to note is that beyond etymological use, I will not be listing my independantly constructed agori words in this post, so keep that in mind and keep an eye out for whenever I may post my Agori vocabulary words.

Places and Things

Aqua |n.| "water" [from an ancient and long drawn out history of etymologies that span accross the Agori world. aqua < okwa < ëkwa < l'ëkwa < lek-wa < lhek < fvlueng < fulu enh < ƕo-u nhe, with the very oldest words for water not being nounal by nature, but instead adverbial and verbal, which meant something close to "ebb and flow"]

Bara |n./adj.| "barren, desolate" [a word from contectually one of four functional etymologies ba-sa "weight of will" ba-ra "weight of the untamed", bar-ah "weight of living", bi-ar-ah "reaching/clambering towards living", with ba-sa and ba-ra being the basis for the modern word bara, meaning the affect of the will of the element lords over the word and or of the literal nounal word 'desert', whilst bar-ah and bi-ar-ah becoming the words bara and the less common word biara often found amongst northern Agori populations in the mountainous wilds and cold plains near-to Bota Magna and the northern frost]

Bota |n./adj.| "plant, green" [from ṽbohtwa from ṽbohata-wa "expanse of growing life" with ṽbo "to grow" and ähata "living essence/matter", and the affix -wa "wide, expanse, in total"]

Spherus |n.| "sphere" "created" [spherus < sophereo < so-paher "to create land", so "body of land" not to be confused with so from saha, but rather on it's own from sa "will, desire", and paher from peaher "born of living formulation" and the nounal ending -eo into -us, subjunctive with the notion of rolling clay or mud into a ball]

Magna |adj.| "Great" [from mak-(a)n-a, mak "high, particular" from ma-ak "denoted flow", and an "individual/general collective denotative stem" and -a "singulative genitive particle"]

Exsidian |n.| "stolid reliable substance" [from exsidi-an, with exsidi coming from ex-sit-i following the same semantic definition as exsidian proper, along with the denotative end affix -an along with i giving it a nominal objective genitive plural form]

Atero |pn.| "center-land home" [from ateir/teira with the common root 'teir' to mean land, with the singulative genitive/innate present particle a-, alongside the solidifying subjunctive particle -o to give the word weight that this land is relevant to the center of all with the meaning having a semantic shift over the eras into what it is now]

Vulcanus |pn.| "Flow of the Vulka River" [from Vulka modified with the genitive collective form of Vulkanoi, ultimately stemming from the name of an invading eastern Bone Hunter group known as the Vülka Horde in eras past, with the word form of vulcanus in the literal sense of the volcanic river flow coming from vluliganis < vlu-l-igna-n-is "the flow of fire"]

Tajun |pn.| "settlement near-to the shore" [from a linguistical alteration of thal ginun > thalgiun > tajiun > tajun, with thal meaning "shore" and ginun coming itself from a phonetic conjunction of geinu-tha "race of-to" < geinuna < ginun]

Tesara |pn.| "our (last) home" [from Vasi Agori tezs-arah tezs "collective-genitive possessive" and arah from arraha "land of life" from earlier ar-ra-äha "retaining the wild life"]

Iconox |pn.| "White Quartz Mountains" "the glistening peaks" "The Mined Peaks" [from ikon-ox, with ikon coming from iko-n and earlier i-ko, ultimately coming to ko(-r) meaning "gleaming, crystal, gem, rising stone", along with the superlative subjunctive particle i and the devotative affix an, modified by the nominal ending -eo which shifting linguistically to the ending -ox]

Roxtus |pn.| "rusted-blackened heights" [from roshtakh which was a colloquial Agori back-translation/transliteration of Dìqiúshùyán Agori rháǒshtiex, from rháǒsh-tiex with rháǒsh meaning "summit, peak, height" and tiex "rusted, corroded, blackened", this is in reference to the fact of the head of the prototype robot having become coroded but just on the surface level, however the nature of the actual black spikes themselves are left ambiguous at this earliest meaning, suggesting a perhaps later point of origin]

Baranus |n.| "chariot, carrier" lit. "the weight of one" [from bar-an-us, ba(r) "weight, body", -an "being, individual" and -us "nominative particle"]

Cendox |n.| "serpent strike" [from cendox < senden-ox, literally "serpent strike", with senden coming from an older etymology sheneden < shi-en-ad-an "treacherous wyrm" and the verbal affix -ox "to strike, striking"]

Kaxium |n.| "fortified vehicle" [from kaxium < kastrium < kastraxium < kastra-axium, from kastra "fortress, castle" and the denotative particle -ax with the ablative stem -ium to denote the ability or capability of the subject or object in question]

Thornatus |n.| "vehicle of the wastes" "traveller of desolation" [coming from thorna(t) and the nominative affix -us, to mean "through desolation"]

Thornax |n.| "plant of desolation" [having a common root with thornatus, that being thorna(t), from thorana(t) < to-ähara-na(-t) "wild-living thing of desolation", with to being the semantic subjunctive form of ta, and ähara being the word for "wild living thing" toäharana coming together to mean "wild living thing of desolation", note the conjunctive stems ta- -na "essence of lone", with the modern word adapting the denotative affix -ax into 'Thornax']

Baterra |n.| "silent death" "treacherous/shifting beings" [from bhaterrah < bihat-er-rra-ah with bihat "shifting, changing" coming from bi-ha-t "breath into form", er "scheming, planning" rra "objective-nounal plural" and ah "breath, life, being", the word itself had since gone through a semantic shift in Skrall, considering the hopelessness in defeating such beings and considering them as simply such as "silent death" up until the victory of Branar against them, though at the loss of his men and close allies, the word is translatable through a separate second etymology of batte-er-ra "out of and into the silence of death" batte "death" and er-ra "silence of planning" from Agori]

Scarabax |n.| "creature of organization" [scarabax < skahrabax shakarhabax < shkarahbax < sahkaerab(aksa) < sahakaerbi(eo) < sahakarerbi, ultimately from sa-äha-ka-ar-er-bi "living will of reaching-planning breath", with the name ultimately being in reference to their great degree in which to organize themselves as though they are one breathing organism, and at other times being associated with the taboo of them planning and scheming their next actions. The modern day pronunciation of scarabax, specifically the sca part is weaker in pronunciation as an alternate to the common form of ska, with the sound being closer to like that to sga rather than ska]

Spikit |pn.| “The Two-Headed” [from sapiekita > spiekita > spiekit > spikit, sa-p-i-eki-ta “duel-spirited creature”]

Skirmix |pn.| “Dangerous Companion” [from skiramaieksi, ski-ra-ma-i-ek-si “ferocious creature of the wilds upon which to lean cautious on”, however the word has more common modern etymological connections to Nealite Agori and Skrall]

Skopio |n.| "enormous omnivorous predator" [skop-y(i)o with skop coming from ska with a semantic vowel shift to o giving it a more solid meaning, logically of course meaning of something which is generally dangerous as the creature is notably huge, with the letter p as a consonant skip lenition often of the letters y and h, with yio meaning a state of being relative to skop solidifying the nature of the creature as being huge and dangerous in more ways than one]

Dormus |adj.n.| "peaceful" [from dorm-us, with dorm coming from an earlier form of doroma "peaceful flow", and the nominal affix -us"]

Marendar |pn.| "salvation" [from the verb marend "to save" and the ablative ending ar, with marend coming from the conjunction of ma-ren-ta, with ren coming from ran after going through a semantic shift of "monsterous, feral" to "embodying, represent" into ma-ren-ta "upholding the sactity of such"]

Agori and Glatorian

Crotesius |pn.| "reliably countable" [from the word crotes which is borrowed from the Tesaran word kiroteiza which is the name of a type of tree which produces a healing sap, with the word crotes tending to refer to something which is either reliable or soothing, and from the conjunction of the Nealite stems -ium and -ios into -ius coming to a sense of implementation of a person/one’s usefulness or reliability]

Kyry |pn.| "coy, modest, humble" [from the Genetairan root word *keiyreiy, *keiy originally meaning something like a penn, and *reiy originally meaning a Herder, perhaps meaning something along the lines of an animal herder, which has since been recorded, and though no longer a utilized word, it is a legacy name from a far gone era]

Raanu |pn.| 'tamer of wilds' [from raa from earlier ra-ah, meaning "untamed living" and enu meaning "to utilize, to fire at, to aim at" originally coming from the ancient Agori word for stylus]

Berix |pn.| "scavenger" [from ber "roam, scavenge” from earlier ba-er “formulation in desolation” and ix "cold, crushing, to be cautious” from the earlier ancient phrase i-ek-si meaning "to lean against the body/lean against the action"]

Kirbraz |pn.| "dominantly contestant" [from kir and braz, with braz having an earlier root of beraz which had an original meaning of dominating over lessors or to dominate in the face of desolation]

Scodonius |pn.| "openly outwards" [from scodon with it’s own roots of scodt and on from an coming to mean someone of many tongues, which came to mean being open and outwards to others, combined with the Nealite conjunction -ius]

Lein |pn.| "midas" "of the trade(s)" [coming from an origin point of lei-n, with lei being a semantic shift of li to mean the capability of one, with the affix -(a)n denoting it to an individual, this term hopped around a while before landing to mean one who is of a trade or many trades by extension being midas touched]

Tarduk |pn.| "reaching for the lost" [from t-ar-adou-k "reaching towards the lost", with adou from Vasi Agori aodu "lost, forgotten" and -k the Vasi Agori denotative particle]

Kirbold |pn.| "contestant soul" [from kir and bold, kir from an earlier root kiir which meant something along the lines of additional impacting, leading to the notion of one contesting for something and wanting to win, and bold, sharing common roots with olb, olv, olt, ol, ect. all being Peshan word variants of the word for soul]

Metus |pn.| "mindful of planning" [from a reduced form of met(u) from earlier m-ae-t and -ū and (i)tus from earlier (i)t-usu meaning "boundary" altogether coming to mean "of the mind and boundaries of scheming"]

Zesk |pn.| "abhorrent underling" [believed to have been a slang reduction from zie "horrendous" from earlier ze-ah "empty of soul" and shesk "feral-like" from earlier shesek and even earlier shi-es-ek meaning "treacherous being" altogether meaning "horrendous and feral-like", but now believed to be simply from a reduction of shesk]

Atakus |pn.| "untrustworthy"/"respectfully loyal" [having two completely different meanings respective to the languages, the name is constructed in two part, atak with an earlier variant adek from ad and ek from later Geneteiran Agori verbs, conjoined to mean to (and) from leading to the understanding of going between, originally meaning anyone such as a trader, to explorer, to spy, however the word eventually came to primarily mean spy, which leads to its definition being vastly different between the two languages, as well as having the Skrall adjective particle us, borrowed from the Nealite Agori stems -ios and -ium]

Fero |pn.| “The Carrier” [from aphero, a-paher-o “The Wielder/Carrier”]

Sahmad |pn.| "midas" [from an old conjunctive word saha-mad "competative, strongly leading" with several derivated forms, but ultimately coming from saha "will of wills" and metaz "to extend against, to force upon", this term of a word came to be most associated with trade or a commerce within Biretzali Agori, hence why Sahmad had the word assigned to him as was his lineage of miners and traders]

Telluris |pn.| "in knots" [from tellur-is, with tellur coming from teli-lus(u) "one out of onto the border, a mentally near-insane individual" and the nominative-reactive quality ending affix -is]

Malum |pn.| "wrothful" [believed to have come from ma(t)-l-ū-m(a) meaning "mind of flow", this term is believed to have come to formulate into a meaning like that of a raging storm within, regardless of any actual elemental connections, since the word for mind was already derived from and defined from "the internal sea"]

Tarix |pn.| "reaching against danger, protector" [from t-ar "reaching against, retaining, holding back" and -ix "cautiousness, to be cautious" coming to a meaning of a protector against evils]

Gresh |pn.| "graceful" [from an old conjuctive formal term kere-sh(a) with kere "strideful" coming to conjunct into gre, and sh(a) coming from saha "will of wills" coming to the meaning of "graceful, agile"]

Certavus |pn.| "liberator" [of an origin point highly disputed amongst Agori, however believing it to be derived off from the inscription 'ktcier' thought to have meant "opening, discreting, to uphold against tyranny, to serve justice", such word's near-modern inscription being 'c̵er' being pronounced similar to ks or ts (in the IPA as [kʲsʼ]), along with the conjunction of tav-us believed to mean something close to "rising-day" with tav believing to have come from t-av "towards the dawnlight" with, of course, the nominative ending -us]

Strakk |pn.| "hardened", "soldier", "portion of the blazoned stalwart" [from starakki < sta-ar-ak-ki, sta "anguish", ar "retaining" coming into staar to mean "stalward, retainer of anguish", and ak-ki "denotative proportion"]

Surel |pn.| The Wildman [from sureli, su-ra-e-li “of the a-tamed wild expanse of the body of the land”]

Vorox |pn.| "starving monster" [from voar-ox, voar "striving for, hungering for, starving for" and -ox "striking, denotative"

Kabrua |pn.| “Great Leader” “Pack Leader” [from a conjunction of the geneteiran-vornikan, kibar, which had gone through it’s own vowel metathesis, and the particle -wa, Kabrua < Kabirua < Kabir-wa < Kibar Wa, meaning “overseeing Lord of the wide expanse”]

Skrall |n./pn.| "immoral fighters, loud and mysterious, strong and destructive" [etymology 1: skaralli, ska from shka(-r) "pattern, design, formation”, ra "wild" and lli from l-li "of subject", bringing a sense that the Skrall are of a rank or formation amongst each other, a unity between them as being in the eyes of Agori as immoral. etymology 2: skaarrala "dangerously reaching, wildly rowdy, loud" from shka, ar "reaching", ra and la "rowdy, energetic", with ar and ra pluralizing the word by forming rra.]

Ackar |pn.| "out of the ruins of the lost", "out of the old" [from Akkar, akku from ak-(a)k-u, not to be confused with the Matoran word Akaku of an entirely separate origin, but rather akku coming to mean "denoting that which came before", and ar "reaching, bringer", with akk going through a small phonetic shift into the more hastely pronounced form of ack (compare between saying aak and ak)]

Kiina |pn.| "she of her own" [from kii-na, ki-i "piece of one's own" and na "genitive singular individual"]

Vastus |pn.| "responder" [from vast-us, vast < vaist < faisht < fa-i-sh(i)-t "bound in opposition to danger, to go against evil" with fa "bound, in part with, limited", i, shi "dangerous, deadly" and -t "towards" and the Nealite nominative particle -us]

Gelu |pn.| "lone" [from ge-l-u, ge "of it's own", -l "for, of, adj.", -ū "object, substance, subject, adj."]

Branar |pn.| “the dutiful” [from skrall bran-ar, bran “dutiful/powerful” and ar “the” borrowed from the nealite ablative ending]

Stronius |pn.| "the strong" [from stronan, with stron meaning strong and an being the individual nominal denotative ending, with ius being the modern Nealite and Modern-Common Agori form of the ending]

Perditus |pn.| "at the walls of the borderline" [from peirit-itus, peir "iron, stalwart", i "superlative genitive conjunct particle", -t "towards" and itus "boundary"

Angonce |pn.| “The Lone Calm Mind” [from an-gon-ce “individual calm of mind”, to not the pronounciation has metathesized and changed over time, despite retaining the spelling creating a diglossia, from ’angontse’ to ’agnants’]

Heremus |pn.| “One with the Flow” [from here-mus, with here having an older geneteiran conjunction of ähaerraei “one who is a part of the tamed wild of” and with mus having two older conjunctions of ma(-)us and mahus “of the (literal) flow”, related to the Noxton verb mul “to move quickly, to rush”]

Tera |pn.| “Living amongst Nature” [from terah, ta-e-r-äha “being of the essences” to mean being of the natures, to be amongst nature.]

Oris |pn.| “Bringer of Aid” [from o-ar-i-s, o “subjuctive; good, capable, true, proportioned by aid/proportion relative to, in relation to collective form or ability”, ar ”to reach towards, to apply against, to retain”, i “subjunctive; portion, proportion, genitive plural, relative to substance, being or conjunction, an inherent quality”, and -s “subjunctive collective”]

Likus |pn.| “The Wild Dweller” [from Ilaigkaeo, from il-aigo-ka-eo “to-of dwelling desire-will”]

[oneeyecatnamedkay]

The kinship system of Tk'ets(h)eeta's tribes!

This post should begin with some biological and cultural explanations.

The Two Morphs of Tk'e itamo Koati'a(h)ots(h)aats(h)ee

Visually all individuals can be devided between the bigger morph (rra. G(h)aarrota) and the smaller morph (rra. Matsata). They mostly different in size, lenght of sensetive "appendages" of the lower lips (rra. Rro), beak structure etc. Both morphs have fused reproductive system, which means that both morph could lay eggs or impregnate their partner.

However! There are traditions, that implies some roles to each morph. G(h)aarrota often viewed as strong hunters, fierce warriors, great chiefs and leaders and as the mothers (the one who lay eggs and protect the family). Matsata on the other hand viewed as more agile, good gatherers or artisans, better weather-readers and shamans and fathers (ones who teaches children and sits with them). With this also comes another custom - the inheritans of the clan's surname goes through mothers and families also tends to live in the mother's clan.

The Two Eggs and Three Parents

As the legends say: "To help their children better understand and feel the world around, it's tiagi (eng. Order of things) and the gift of rrats(h)ee (eng. The Breath) tamo Koati'a(h)ots(h)aats(h)ee divided each tso (eng. soul) into two halfs and put each half in two rresa (eng. body). Sinse then there are g(h)aarrota and matsata and birth is always given to two eggs".

Creating family trios instead of pairs and overall polyamory can be viewed as a natural adaptation to the births of twins.

Some Important Words to Understand Kinship Easier

Tk'e - Large group of creatures, created by the primordial element or it's children. Can be translated as "race" or "people of".

Sok - The Tribe. Can also be translated as "bone".

Nk'ego - Group of families and individuals, sharing one great ancestor. Equivalent of "clan" or "kin".

Tk'ima - Small family, including parents and their offsprings.

Ascending Line of Kinship

Beginning with you (the Ego of this system), let's imagine you are the ghaarrota.

Who is this next to you? Your half-soul, your twin - Soggasa - your sibling from your laying.

Your older siblings would be called by you G(h)one(h)a.

Your younger siblings would be M(h)otite(h)a.

Moving higher, there are your G(h)eme - parents. The one who gave birth to you is Me - mother. And the ones who taught you how to fly, your two K(h)oo - fathers.

Let's dive a little to the side - paternal part of your family. Both of your fathers probably came from different clans, taking the surname of your clan by marrige. Their relatives not very close to you, but you still should respect and remember them.

Closest to your father is (H)akoso - their sibling from one laying.

And how do you call all your paternal auntie-uncles - (H)akoe(h)a.

And what about their children, your paternal cousins - Katk'omata - they might not be even in your father's clan, but they are still relatives to you.

Finally, all your paternal grandparents - (H)akotak(h)adei.

Let's now go back to you, your clan and your mother. As you and all your species they was born from one of two eggs. Their sibling from their laying called (H)am(h)eso.

Your nk'ego is as large as anyones in your tribe. Families live here together for generations and you must respect traditions and some kind of subordination. As you probably have older siblings, your mother also have their - G(h)okom(h)e - older siblings of your mother and one of your maternal auntie-uncles.

They also might have younger siblings - M(h)oko(h)a.

If you had paternal cousins, that means that you also might have maternal cousins. Those, who was born in other clan would be also called Katk'omata. But if your cousins belongs by birth to your clan you will call them G(h)one(h)a. And so we can bring up one more word - E(h)a - line of one generation, including you, your siblings and your cousins, belonging to your clan.

What about your grandparents? You are a long-living creatures, so probably you'll be living not only with your grandparents - M(h)etak(h)a - but also with your grand-grandparents - M(h)etok(h)a. You might even meet someone older! Those greatly respected elders would be called Tok(h)adei - ancestors. Most nk'egos "ruled" by those elders.

Descending Line of Kinship

You are still you - the g(h)aarrota. But let's jump into the future and dream of your children (if you ever decide to have those).

Probably when thinking of family you will think of finding fathers to your children. It is important for you to find those with whome you all comfortable, who you cherrish, with whom you are ready to live your monogamous (marriges in their culture seen as a life-long decision. Affairs are very rare because of mentality, but sometimes some families may deside to take another partner in their family which also have to be decided between all partners). So how you call your partner is Kaseodo - regardless of the role they play in your family, the are your loved ones.

The laying in your family is called Soge. One child is Tise (children would be called Eitise).

Imagine your children grew up and decided to start a family. If your child decides to leave your clan and go to another one through marrige, you will call their partners Dirratise.

Their children, your grandchildren, would be Dirratitetite to you. But their children, your grand-grandchildren belonging to another clan would be Katk'omata.

Now, what if your child desides to create a family inside your nk'ego. Their partners would be to you Deitsadine tise.

Your grandchildren, if they will belong to your clan, are Titetite. Basically, this same word will be used for grandchildren of your siblings and sometimes even for their or your grand-grandchildren as long as they belong to your clan. But diving into traditions, there is a word for your grand-grandchildren belonging to your clan - Ianetite. Further generations can be called descendants - Ianedateda(h)o.

And that's not all! For example, your siblings also created their families. If one of your siblings was the one who left your clan, their parthers to you would be Dirrae(h)a.

Their children, your nephews from another clan, are called Katk'omata.

And what about your sibling that stayed inside the nk'ego? Well, their partners to you are Deitsadine e(h)a.

And your nephews in this situation would be called Tk'o(h)etise.

[avatarconlangs]

WATER-ESE GREETINGS

Water-ese doesn’t use ‘Good morning’ or ‘Good night’ like other languages would because, in the poles, day and night doesn’t tend to mean much for much for the year. ‘Mu’ is like ‘hey’ but they also use a general call and response:

[Immaterial-question] [feel-present-2nd.familiar/unfamiliar-present] [2nd.familiar/unfamiliar-subject] ~> [G(o)-(l)ahn] [nihik-m(in)/n(i)-(g)a] [m(in)/n(i)-(m)iq] ~> “Gahn nihik(ma/na) (miq/niq).”

Northern Water-ese = “Gahn nitiqma mah?” / “Gahn nitiqna nah?” Southern Water-ese = “Goon ninikma mik?” / “Goon ninikna nik?”

There is some variation depending on whether you know the person you’re talking to or not. This is allowed because over time this question lost all its meaning and you use it with nearly everyone. You have to answer “Naka” (Content/Happy) no matter how you actually feel. Otherwise, you look odd.

It eventually corrupted into just ‘Naya’ with the Swampbenders as a greeting, reply, and farewell.

If you actually want to know how someone is feeling you have to say “Can you please tell me if you are happy or not?” instead.

[2nd.familiar/unfamiliar-subject] [tell-1st-can-question-2nd.familiar/unfamiliar-present] [time-question-2nd.familiar/unfamiliar-present-happy-or-not]? ~> [M(in)/N(i)-(m)iq] [hookma-rra-ti-m(in)/n(i)-(g)a] [kan-lahn-m(in)/n(i)-(g)a-naka-rak-nik]

Northern Water-ese = “Miq tookmaratma kanlahnmanakaraniq?” / “Niq tookmaratna kanlahnnanakaraniq?” Southern Water-ese = “Mik nookmarratma kanloonmanakaranik?” / “Nik nookmarratna kanloonnanakaranik?”

Then you say “Hope to see you” for goodbye.

[2nd.familiar/unfamiliar-object] [see-hope-2nd.familiar/unfamiliar-present] [1st-subject] ~> [M(in)/N(i)-(y)ok] [du-gurahn-m(in)/n(i)-(g)a] [rr(a)-(y)ok]

Northern Water-ese = “(Sook) dawgawsahnma mah!” / “(Sook) dawgawsahnna nah!” Southern Water-ese = “Mik duguroonma (rok)!” / “Nik duguroonna (rok)!”

For much more formal scenarios you can, however, replace the first question with, “It’s good to see you.”

[See-1st-present-2nd.familiar/unfamiliar] [be-3rd.immaterial-present] [good] ~> [Du-rr(a)-(g)a-min/ni] [moa-g(o)-(g)a] [naka]

Northern Water-ese = “Dawramin moaga naka.” / “Dawrani moaga naka.” Northern Water-ese also uses the respectful 2nd-person pronoun ‘faw’ = “Dawrafaw moaga naka.” Southern Water-ese = “Durramoon muaga naka.” / “Durrani muaga naka.”

[libmuk]

M—y na—mme i-s l-la-u—a–a—–rra. 

 The whole class burst out laughing when she finished her first sentence. 

 Except Shally. Instead of laughing at her, she felt sorry and empathetic. 

 Like Laura, there are over 1 million children and young people in the UK who have language difficulties. 

 If you feel the same empathy as Shally, and interested in making a difference in their life, explore your option here: 7 Easy Steps to Become a Speech and Language Therapist: https://www.libm.co.uk/7-easy-steps-to-become-a-speech-and-language-therapist/

[madamlaydebug]

Recoding To 12 Strand DNA Sequence And Entering Into The Photon Belt ★ Medical science has established that we have 2 strands of DNA and 10 strands of ‘junk’ DNA, but they have not understood the purpose of that ‘junk’” DNA. Recent information has revealed its higher purpose; supporting a multidimensional consciousness, our natural state. Realigning, reconnecting and activating our 10 strands of junk DNA (aka the DNA Recoding or RRA Process) is the process by which WE attain that state. When we are multidimensional, our physic abilities are reawakened and WE have developed a second neural network at the etheric level. This second neural network is what allows us to live in multiple dimensions at once. WE can hear, see and communicate with others in these dimensions. There are 9 levels in the DNA Recoding process and each required emotional clearing at the level that activates the thymus to change the coding sequence of our DNA. Recoding in this instance means switching on the 44 DNA codes that were previously switched off. You could liken it to remodeling your body at the cellular level while still living in it. The DNA Recoding process works at the etheric—some call it the light body—level. At this level your 10 strands of junk DNA along with your 2 connected strands are realigned above your crown. Because DNA is holographic, it can be simultaneously realigned, reconnected and activated. This means that your 10 junk DNA strands are simultaneously realigned at the top of your head (crown), reconnected into your 12 Crown Chakra crystals and reactivated so that life force energy flows through them again. Once your 12 DNA strands are plugged back into your 12 Crown Chakra Crystals, your Genetics Engineer’s and Recoding Guide’s jobs are nearly complete. They will continue to watch over you and monitor your 12-strand reconnection until you reach the frequency needed to fully activate the reconnection. The activation of the 12 strands happens in 3 steps: 1. Activation of the Crown Chakra Crystals. You will feel this as an itching at your Crown Chakra. Not the same as a dandruff itch. 2. Activation of the MerKaBa antenna. The MerKaBa antenna is used to receive messages from other dimensions. 3. Activation of the Hypothalamus. This is the Universal Translator and translates all messages into your chosen language. Messages are received as frequency thought-forms. Many are complete with emotions, pictures and language. Some have only one or two of these. The Hypothalamus also provides you with the identity of the sender. You will learn to identify the senders after receiving for a while. Once the hypothalamus is activated the RRA process is complete and your DNA chart is also completed. Proof is visual (aura photos), emotional (not holding negative emotions in the body), and physical (feeling more in control of your power and hearing messages daily). Because so many people will be requesting DNA Recoding, it has been designed as a self-actuated process. You’ll receive off-world assistance from a Genetics Engineer. These are normally beings from Sirius A. You will also be given a DNA Recoding Guide to see you through the process. Earth-based free assistance is provided via the Nibiruan Council Forum as Yahoo Groups. It’s a very active group where recoders go to get help in moving through the process. Our entire solar system and the Milky Way Galaxy, has now entered a highly charged portion of space. WE are immersed within the Photon Belt (Menasic Radiation), a period of intense light WE first entered in the late 1990s and in which WE will remain for a 2,000 year period. During this remarkable time the energies from the Photon Belt are triggering a complete reordering of life as WE know it. This occurs because photon light energy has the capacity to lift all of life into a higher frequency dimension as it carries the seeds for the enlightenment of all. The atomic structures within the cells of our bodies are slowly re-tuning themselves to match these rising frequencies. WE are shifting from a third dimensional carbon based body (from one that matches the atomic frequency and spin of carbon) to a fifth or higher dimensional crystalline body or light body (to one that matches the atomic frequency and spin of crystal). So too the bodies of animals, plant life and all upon and within the Earth are making this transition, as is our entire galaxy. As the process of rebuilding our light bodies continues we will slowly begin to notice the effects of becoming fully conscious or multidimensional. This state will come about when our 12 strands of DNA have finally been re-fused, reconnected and activated. WE will then experience life within the consciousness of multi- dimensionality. In this level of consciousness WE could live in the third dimension while retaining our connection and relationships with beings in the higher realms. WE will no longer be cut off from other dimensions as WE presently are and WE will operate from a state of heart centred compassion, (Christ Consciousness). This will happen regardless of which dimension WE find ourselves inhabiting. Eventually WE will learn how to live successfully in a galactic society and ultimately in a universal society. At the present time most humans have two active strands of DNA, represented by an intertwined double helix. Some persons have developed and integrated three or more strands and a large number of new babies presently being born (the crystal children) have many strands of active DNA. A simple blood test can verify this fact. Each of the 12 DNA strands represents one of the twelve aspects of multidimensional consciousness. Three DNA strands represent and govern the physical body, another three are concerned with the emotional body, another three with the mental body and the remaining three with the spiritual body. All these aspects are represented in our bodies as new neural pathways to the brain. They are connected and nourished through the endocrine system of ductless glands. These glands work in tandem with the energy vortexes within our bodies known as the chakra system. When all neural pathways are working freely with our chakra system they will provide the conduit to the higher realms, resulting in our experience of multidimensional consciousness. The Chakra System ★ WE live in a universe propelled by the laws of electricity and magnetism and all third dimensional life forms within it reflect this. Our stars and planets (Geo-magnetic life forms) all have a north pole and a south pole with magnetic lines of force flowing between them. Our human bodies (bio-magnetic life forms) also conform to this bi-polar magnetic field, with the top of our head reflecting our north pole and the soles of our feet, our south pole. In a third dimensional representation, these lines of force moving between our head and feet completely encompass the body within an etheric structure known as a tube torus. Imagine this doughnut shaped energetic field extending fully around your body. It is called your aura. Have you noticed that when meeting another person for the first time you may be instinctively drawn to them? This could be evidence that both of your auras are vibrating in sympathetic resonance. The same would be true when the presence of another feels uncomfortable. Perhaps the electro-magnetic energies in your auras are repelling each other. At the center of each bi-polar magnetic field is a magnetic core running from north to south. In the case of a simple bar magnet it is a magnetized piece of metal. In the case of the bio-magnetic human body it is a channel, only observable in subtle matter, called the pranic tube. Within this core the life force is carried to sustain each individual creation during its existence. Every spiritual tradition identifies and acknowledges the life force, that great field of potential that gives rise to and then sustains each and all in existence from moment to moment. In Chinese spiritual teachings the life force is called qi or chi, (e.g. Tai Chi, increasing the life force) while the Japanese and Koreans call it ki, (Reiki, healing with the life force). In the Indian and Tibetan traditions it is identified as prana. The Christian tradition names the life force, sanctifying grace or grace. Practitioners of new age spirituality refer to this field as the light or the white light, and to the physicist, it’s known as the sub-atomic or quantum field. At this time the life force is also being intensified and expanded by the Photon Belt. As you move among numbers of people going about their business in any large city, you can notice and identify many of those who are suffering from a diminished access to the life force. It shows in their state of health, their sense of openness and self confidence and even the way they relate to others and carry themselves. WE must all access the life force fully and completely to maximize its benefits to our daily existence. Our chakra system is the vehicle that has been beautifully designed to fulfill this function. Chakra, is a Sanskrit word that translates as “a spinning disc” or “a wheel.” It is one of many human names for what is perceived to be a bio-physical connection to our soul or spirit. These energy connections or chakras exist in that the soul or spirit is immersed in the physical body and mingles throughout. At present WE each have seven of these energy connections that are woven into our body’s meridian centers with some lying along the spine. These centers are similar in function to the junction box found in the electrical system of a home or office. Our physical body is also controlled through a vastly complicated neuro-electrical circuitry, with a number of special locations where these circuits converge. Each of these locations is monitored through a special mini neuro-computer connected through the central nervous system to the brain. It is these specific locations that are called chakras and each fulfills several functions. As well there are certain endocrine glands associated with the functioning of each chakra. And since the vibratory field of light also activates color and tone, each of the chakra centers produces its own specific color and sound. photon belt energy RED, (endocrine gland: the adrenals) the root chakra, links us to the physical world and serves as the foundation to build and evolve our personality. This is the chakra of acceptance, allowing us to feel grounded, stable and secure. When it functions fully WE feel present in the here and now and connected to the physical body. ORANGE, (the gonads: ovaries/testes) the pro-creative or sacral chakra is the center for sexual energy and creativity, balancing the free giving and receiving of feelings and emotions in all your relationships. YELLOW, (spleen) the solar plexus chakra is where our honor, integrity and power originates. It is the essence of who you are. When it is open WE are in control and hold sufficient self esteem. GREEN (thymus) the heart chakra is the center of the system. Known also as the great transformer it generates the ability to LOVE freely without fear or self consciousness. When it functions fully one is compassionate, friendly and able to work harmoniously within all relationships. LIGHT BLUE (thyroid) the throat chakra is where feelings and emotions are transformed into expressions. This chakra center helps you find the balance between silence and speech and assists you to say what you honestly feel. When it is open there are no problems with expressing yourself verbally or artistically. INDIGO (pineal) the “Third eye” between the eyebrows above the nose, connects you to your spiritual being and invites intuition and awareness into your daily life. This center allows us to experience our sixth sense of intuitive knowing and to fantasize. VIOLET (pituitary) the crown chakra connects you to your total being with the awareness that you, the universe and the Great Creator are all ONE. When it functions freely we are unprejudiced and aware of the world, ourselves and other dimensions. The DNA Strands and Endocrine Glands Each of the following twelve DNA strands represents one of the twelve aspects of multi- dimensional consciousness. Strand 1: Courage to move ahead and integrate our fears Strand 2: Ability to focus on something and follow it to completion Strand 3: Maintaining gender balance between male /female power Strand 4: Balance between our energy field and the physical body Strand 5: Living peacefully in a state of acceptance Strand 6: Strength to stand in one’s truth regardless of the outcome Strand 7: Ability to accept both our dark and light sides Strand 8: Ability to hold personal boundaries regardless of outcomes Strand 9: Ability to accept and live within a diverse community Strand 10: Ability to tune into and listen to one’s soul or higher self Strand 11: Power to envision, create and manifest these visions in 3D Strand 12: Ability to be accepting, kind and appreciate the value in all things The Endocrine Glands Hypothalamus – I translate what I believe Pineal – I see or envision what I receive Pituitary – I hear what I receive Thyroid – I speak what I receive Thymus – I clear and transmute what I receive Heart – I feel what I receive Gonads – I create and manifest what I receive Adrenals – I hold true to what I receive And so in the recoding process each strand must be individually reconnected to each gland and then activated. This provides the DNA upgrade needed to sustain full consciousness and communication with the higher realms. These aspects are represented in physicality as new neural pathways to the brain and when the connection is completed our multidimensional consciousness will be fully felt and accessed. The light from the Photon Belt entering through our pituitary and pineal glands is primarily driving this recoding process. Also WE are being reconnected very slowly otherwise our physical bodies and our nervous systems could ‘burn out’ and WE would not survive intact. WE can actively co-operate in this process by trying to reach some understanding about what is happening to us. Our ability to interact with and absorb the new frequencies of light into our physical bodies, will determine how we progress in this next step of our physical and spiritual evolution. And by carefully observing our belief systems and our actions, while using emotion and will as the fuel to advance spiritually, WE will change and clear many undesirable old thought forms and patterns that no longer serve us. Be wary of those who offer techniques to hasten or unduly advance your DNA recoding – particularly if these carry a large price tag. Many higher beings, angelic guides and masters are actively involved with us at this time. They are assisting each of us in this recoding process to ‘stay over our feet’ and not try to rush ahead. Nor is this procedure hastened by anything that WE can read in a book or buy in a bottle. It is occurring in exactly the right time frame regardless of how we might try to interfere. This scenario is immense and includes our entire Milky Way Galaxy. It is happening in response to the Divine Plan for our universe, initiated by the Creator of All That Is. So relax and go with the flow, allowing all of it to manifest in its own good time. Enjoy the ride. The final results will be awesome and will usher all of us into a multidimensional experience of living with compassion in Heaven on Earth. ~ Trey Abernethy ٠•● Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ LOVE, ONE Inner Light & a Activation of the 12 Strand of DNA to EveryONE ★

[greaseonmymouth]

Finnish Grammar Gothic Explained

Handy link to Finnish Grammar Gothic.

Accusative The accusative case is the object case. In the sentence 'the man bought flowers', flowers is the object. In languages that have accusative, the object takes on a form different from the nominative (or dictionary) form. (English does not have accusative.) 

Examples:  German: Nominative: der Mann Accusative: den Mann Icelandic: Nominative: hattur Accusative: hatt

In Finnish, the accusative case is taught to native Finns in school as having the following endings: -n -t - (none) And then further complicates the case by setting up requirements, for example: the -n ending is used only if it's a whole object.

Some researchers (AND ME, I AM ALSO OF THIS OPINION) believe that in Finnish the accusative case does not exist. As in, it's wrong to say that Finnish has accusative, because the object in Finnish behaves differently from what is traditionally understood by accusative. Accusative works perfectly for the Germanic languages I demonstrated above, but a) Finnish is not a Germanic language and b) Finnish grammar was initially described by Germanic linguists who forced Finnish into their neat little grammar boxes (these grammar boxes were largely based on latin grammar) and it's taken decades to undo some of the misunderstood work they did and that later research was based on, if it's been undone at all. This is is an ongoing problem in Fennistics and particularly the Saami languages suffer from this. (sidenote: this is also what colonisation can look like.)

So: Finnish does have objects in its sentences, of course, but I am wholly against calling the object case in in Finnish accusative, when upon closer look the object case is not one case but several different cases that correspond to different semantics. So, to paraphrase and simplify a paper I wrote about this once upon a time, the object cases in Finnish are: - Partitive - Genitive - Nominative (this includes plural nominative)

Examples: Luen kirjan - genitive. Whole object/complete action. I read the whole book. Luen kirjaa - partitive. Incomplete object/action. I am reading a book and it's unclear whether I will read the whole book. Lue kirja! - nominative. Imperative sentences always have the object in nominative.

This entire issue is far more complex than I've described here, but I'm leaving it at this because otherwise I will end up reproducing my entire paper and I honestly cannot be arsed.

Imperative In Finnish, imperative is a complex thing and you need to take into account the following: - 1st, 2nd or 3rd person - singular or plural - active or passive - positive or negative

Some examples:

2nd person, active, positive, singular: Mene! (go!) 2nd person, active, negative, singular: Älä mene! (don't go!)

The same in plural: Menkää! (go!) Alkää menkö! (don't go!)

3rd person negative: Älköön unohtako (let him/her not forget)

Passives: Tehtäköön (let (sth) be done), Älköön tehtäkö (let (sth) not be done)

The most common and used imperative forms are the 2nd person and plural forms.

Vowel length In Finnish there is a huge difference between tällä and täällä. Or tuli and tuuli. These are not the same words. So, there's short vowels (tuli) and long vowels (tuuli), and to distinguish between them in speech, the long vowels are long. It's usually said they're twice as long as the short vowels, as that's how they're written, but actually - and research has been done on this - they are more like 2.5-3 times as long. Native Finns don't notice this and you'll find most of them will parrot what's been told to them: that long vowels are twice as long. They're not. They're longer. And one of the things you are made to do as a student of Finnish, is to practise vocalisation. So you are absolutely made to sit there and say all the vowels and exaggerate their length. Repeatedly. Until you get it.

Verb types

The six verb types in Finnish are:

Type 1: -a/-ä verbs. The final -a or -ä is always preceded by a vowel. Words of this type are: Puhua, sanoa, istua, ajaa, katsoa, herättää, ymmärtää, rakastaa

Type 2: -da/-dä verbs. Examples: Juoda, luoda, syödä, saada, jäädä, käydä, myydä, pysäköidä, tupakoida And the two irregular verbs of type 2: tehdä, nähdä

Type 3: -lla/-llä, -rra/-rrä, -sta/-stä, -nna/-nnä verbs. Examples: Tulla, mennä, purra, nousta, ajatella, pestä, surra, ratkaista, kävellä, hymyillä And the two irregular verbs of type 3: olla, juosta

Type 4: -ata/-ätä, -ota/-ötä, -uta/-ytä verbs. Examples: Haluta, osata, siivota, hypätä, kadota, älytä, hakata, erota, herätä

Type 5: -ita/-itä verbs. Examples: Häiritä, tarvita, hallita, mainita, merkitä,

Type 6: -eta/-etä verbs. These verbs usually mean that they change state from one to the other. -eta/-etä verbs which do not have the 'change state' meaning are conjugated like verb type 4 verbs. Examples: Vaaleta, lämmetä, kylmetä, vanheta, kalveta, nuoreta, tummeta, pidetä

The joke I made in the gothic post came from the fact that in the book Suomen Mestari 1 the first 5 verb types are explained, but not the 6th. The 6th verb type is taught in Suomen Mestari 2.

Vowel Harmony The vowels in Finnish are: a o u i e y ö ä

They are grouped like this: a o u (back vowels) i e (neutral) y ö ä (front vowels)

The rule is that you can't have front and back vowels in the same word. So you can have soittaa but not soittää. Exceptions to this are loan words (analyysi) or compound words (syyskuu, syys + kuu).

Consonant Gradation Aka the bane of my existence.

Finnish, along with many other fennic languages, has consonant gradation. (Native Finns will know this as k-p-t- vaihtelu or astevaihtelu.) It means that when you conjugate words, they will be in either a strong or a weak grade (hence consonant gradation), depending on a whole lot of factors but ultimately it's based on syllables and whether they are closed or open. Yeah, no need to look at me like that, I know. The gradation only occurs with the consonants k, p or t. Luckily, unlike in certain other languages (side-eyeing some Saami languages p hard right here) there are only two stages of consonant gradation in Finnish.

Here's what it looks like:

Strong: pp, kk, tt Weak: p, k, t (Examples: kauppa - kaupan, kakku - kakun, katto - katon)

Also: Strong: p, k, t Weak: v, g/v/j/-, d (Examples: katu - kadun, mäki - mäen, puku - puvun)

And also: Strong: mp, nt, lt, rt, nk Weak: mm, nn, ll, rr, ng (Examples: hammas - hampaat, lento - lennot, kenkä - kengät, parta - parrat)

Not to mention gradation in some new loan words, like: Strong: bb, gg Weak: b, g (Example: blogata - bloggaan)

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I'm not even going to explain how the syllable thing works because fuck consonant gradation, that's why, and also: you can't make me.

There's no future The Finnish tenses are, and I'm sorry if this vocab is odd, I had four different grammar books in four different languages and none of them agreed with each other so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ : 

Present (olen - I am) Imperfect (olin - I was) Perfect (olen ollut - I have been) Plusquamperfekt (olin ollut - I had been)

No future tense. Future is usually indicated by using present tense and then some marker of time, e.g. 'tulen perjantaina' 'I will come on Friday'.

(Guess which language also doesn’t have future? English!)

Sentence replacements I will be very disappointed if native Finns don't know what sentence replacements are (lauseenvastikkeet) because these are my FAVOURITE. And also they are just really elegant! I love sentence replacements! THEY ARE GOOD THINGS AND SHOULD BE CHERISHED.

Anyway, what these do is that they replace sentences with a single word or phrase shorter than the sentence they replaced. In other words: they simplify sentences while also packing a lot of information into one word (or very few words).

There are nine types of sentence replacements according to Finn Lectura and because I don't feel like getting into ALL the variants and discussions, let's just go with that. The quantum sentence replacement (kvantum-lauseenvastike) mentioned in the gothic post is constructed like this:

Verb + translative + possessive suffix  Tietää | kse| ni

Tietääkseni asia on jo ratkaistu. (As far as I know, the problem has already been solved) Muistaakseni sellaista ei ole ennen sattunut. (As far as I remember, nothing like this has happened before.)

Another example of what a sentence replacement can do is the referential sentence replacement (referatiivinen lauseenvastike). That one is constructed like this:

Verb + 1. participle + genitive Lähte | vä | n

Sanoin sinun lähtevän. I saidthat you left. The same sentence in Finnish without the sentence replacement would be: Sanoin, että sinä lähdet.

New words are easy to create I'm just gonna leave this image here.

-i nouns There are several noun types (20+) in Finnish, that are all conjugated differently. The -i nouns, or nouns ending in i, come in four groups.

New words/loan words: Banaani, pankki, äiti, bussi (yes, äiti is a loan word. It's also considered a new loan word, because it entered the language relatively late.)

Old words, group one aka the 'mixed bag of old': Mäki, joki, lehti, tähti, niemi,

Another group of old words, the -si words: Kausi, kuusi, uusi, vuosi, käsi, vesi, hiisi

Another group of old words, the -li, -ri, -ni words: Pieni, sieni, hiiri, veri, suoni, kieli,

The old words generally have in common that they are nature related and that they go waaaaay back, and also that i becomes e in the stem. Here's how they differ:

Nominative - genitive - partitive Pankki - pankin - pankkia Bussi - bussin - bussia New words retain the i in the stem

Mäki - mäen - mäkeä Lehti - lehden - lehteä i becomes e in the stem

Uusi - uuden - uutta Käsi - käden - kättä -si is -den in genitive and -tta/-ttä in partitive AKA i becomes e in the stem, and in the partitive the vowel disappears, and the partitive is formed on basis of a consonant stem. This group is special because -si used to be -ti. If that were still the case, they'd be conjugated like the words below, but they had to branch off and go be ~special so whatever i guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Veri - veren - verta Kieli - kielen - kieltä  Pieni - pienen - pientä  i becomes e in the stem and in partitive the vowel disappears and the partitive is formed on basis of a consonant stem.

The number of cases in Finnish Not only is the existence of accusative contested, the researchers also can't quite agree whether to count cases that are no longer actively or rarely used, and cases that only exist in fossilised forms. Examples below.

Cases:

Accusative (let's never talk about accusative again)

Instructive -n: Omin käsin (with my own hands) Omin silmin (with my own two eyes)

Comitative -ine: Hän vaikuttaa varakkaalta monine taloineen. (he/she appears to be wealthy, with the many houses he has.) Hän saapui kauniine vaimoineen. (he/she arrived with his/her beautiful wife.)

Prolative -tse: Postitse (by mail) Puhelimitse (by phone) Meritse (by sea)

The Most important Word in Finnish

Just watch this video.

[xenosaurus]

OKAY i’m posting the entire draft of that grey area thing because @octobig and @aquajellyprincess were interested in it, it’s below the cut!  Note that this is still in progress and I might change stuff before I actually run any campaigns.  I’m also going to include actual image references.

The Civilian's Guide to Alien Life

A Companion to Your New Translation Software!

Written by Richard Tucker (Head of Human Language Translation) With assistance from Starr rra Rruhi (Rrutatarri Language Library Curator)

First Contact

So, you've been assigned a job in an interspecies environment!  But you've never met an alien before!

I've been there, and so have most of your human coworkers.  Our goal with this booklet is to provide you with a crash course in the species you're likely to encounter during your work, whether directly or in reference.  As much effort as possible has gone into getting opinions and advice from friendly, trusted sources within the cultures themselves.  Accuracy is important!

If you have questions or corrections, please email us at lifeguide@[REDACTED].gov!

Your humble author served aboard The Heroic for the entirety of the universal translator project, and was privileged enough to develop friendships with many different species.  As such, this guide is dedicated to the following people:

Starr rra Rruhi, who tolerated late nights of questions, some of them deeply personal.  They rose above and beyond their role of library curator to become the lifeblood of this project.  I pray for many pups born to you and yours, my friend. Zorri of the Northeast Kelp Forest, who knows exactly what he did and deserves far more than this simple shout out. Colleen Jackson, who once knocked out three of my teeth and who is probably the only reason I have survived to reach my 30s.

Squids/Squidiks

The Quick Version: Squidiks (as scientists wish we would call them) or "Squids" (as we actually call them) are a friendly race with no history of animosity with humanity.  The males are smaller and more socially involved than the females, so if you're about to meet one and they aren't a soldier, it's almost certainly a 'he'.  Nine times out of ten, the Squids on site at your new position are extensively trained for human socialization, so mistakes will be given a great deal of leeway.  If it feels like someone is trying to be your friend, they probably are!

The Long Version: BIOLOGY-- Squids are amphibious, with a preference for damp or fully aquatic environments.  Most Squids aboard The Heroic kept their quarters semi-flooded, so be careful before accepting an invite to spend time in their personal space.  While the mass of tentacles that make up their lower bodies may seem alarming, Squids are a slow moving species in dry places, and almost never aggressive without cause.  Squid beaks have garnered similar reactions of fear and uncertainty, but the species hunts much like humans do, preferring weapons to "hand-to-hand" (tentacle-to-tentacle?) combat.  Male squids are about two-thirds the size of a female, with males averaging about four feet tall and females averaging about six feet.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR-- Squids are absolutely a social species!  Friendships, including cross-species friendships, are vital to their culture and are often involved in both work and child-rearing.  Most of their social groups are gender-based, with mixed-gender groups existing almost exclusively as families.  However, very few of them apply these rules to their interspecies friendships!  Gender roles are more strict than most modern human cultures, but not to the point of complete rigidity.  Friends and family are seen as equally important, and there is little cultural difference between "friend" and "sibling" in terms of social standing.  Female Squids, being larger and stronger, often perform  labor such as combat and construction, while the males tend more towards domestic work.  This isn't a rule, however!  Just like humans, plenty of individuals take "gendered" jobs that go against the expectations of their culture.

MATING AND FAMILY-- Squids mate for life and treat courtship with almost religious significance.  Unlike friendships, they don't extend mating permissions to species outsiders!  Sexual intercourse is not physically pleasurable and involves the exchange of sperm packets.  There is no cultural taboo on discussing it.  They have a concept vaguely similar to the human idea of a soulmate called a "fit", someone who is a perfect match for you and thus 'fits' with you.  Unlike the soulmate concept, it is considered less a matter of finding a single person made for you and more a matter of finding one of the many people who can 'fit' with you.  Polyamory is exceeding rare, though in the case of same-sex couples, arrangements are often made for sperm donation that involve co-parenting between two couples.  Both parents take part in raising young, although children start spending most of their time with their same-gender parent once they reach adolescence.

COMBAT-- Squids use weapons similar to humans, and have a preference for long-range weapons to make up for their poor mobility.  Traditionally, warriors are female, but this is not an ironclad rule.  Most Squids in labor or combat roles on interspecies ships have chosen them to stay with a more domestically-inclined mate who is aboard the ship.

The Rrutatarri

The Quick Version: The Rrutatarri are a fairly insular people with a culture oriented around their large, complex mated groups.  A lot of their communication is done through pheromone signals that are only understandable within their own polyamorous group.  If you feel like you're missing social cues, you are, and you're intended to be!  If you're about to meet a Rrutatarri, be prepared to treat them like you would a respected superior, ESPECIALLY if they have earrings!  More details to follow, but assume, for now, that more earrings = more social power.

The Long Version: BIOLOGY-- Rrutatarri are large and very physically intimidating by human standards.  By adulthood, they will have reached around nine feet tall.  There is very little height variation, and all smaller individuals should be assumed to be children or suffering from some variety of genetic disorder.  Rrutatarri have a more complex gender system, as they have three gametic categories and need 3 individuals to produce children.  The two associated social roles are "Lords" and "Adored", roughly analogous to females and males, respectively.  The thick, lion-like manes of most individuals are a gender identifier associated with their gender category of "Adored".  Adored fall into two categories based on their gametic type, but it's impossible to tell what category an individual is without genetic testing.  DO NOT ASK ABOUT THIS.  It is considered the worst social taboo possible to ask an Adored their gametic sex, as it is forbidden for even them to know this information.  Lords provide a chemical base that is needed by Adored to continue proper brain function, so adult Adored are all attached to a Lord.  The injection of this chemical base also attunes members of a harem to their Lord's social pheromones to allow communication, and is very physically pleasurable.

MATING AND FAMILY-- Lords take on Adored as mates throughout their lives, taking their first during their adolescence and usually not taking another for a few years.  Once they have reached adulthood, however, conflicts over mates and the social status of having a great deal of mates becomes the main concern of most Rrutatarri Lords.  The "First" is a social position within a harem, as the first mate is considered to be something of the second in command.  While sex is not pleasurable, the injection of bonding chemicals is similar enough to how humans treat sex, minus some of the stigma of being witnessed in the act.  This injection is called "The Bite" and is done by a Lord biting an Adored's "nose", actually a receptive area.  Gendering of children is done by what kind of teeth they have.  Lords have an underbite to facilitate The Bite, while Adored do not.  Child rearing is a shared endevour and the primary social support of any given individual outside of their harem is their adult siblings.  For each mate a Lord has, they gain another earring.  Adored within a harem often have loving, intimate relationships between them as well as with their Lord, although this is not universal.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR-- Rrutatarri do not form friendships easily, as 90% of their positive connections come from their closed mated groups or siblings.  Close Lord-Lord friendships are fairly common and often exclusive, with the Lords often forming special pacts to take in the other's children and mates if they die.  This connection between Lords is considered the highest of relationships, and interspecies friendships are also considered candidates for these "Lordly" relationships.  Adored-Adored friendships outside of their Lord's harem are often considered looser regardless of their closeness, and most social conflict comes from Adored developing feelings for another outside of their harem and the subsequent fighting between Lords over whose harem a given Adored should belong to.

COMBAT-- Rrutatarri are fast, physical and favor close combat.  It is not uncommon for them to refuse to use projectile weapons in their entirety.