Dagaba

A language by WhileTrue / jan Makuwe

Introduction

Dagaba is a remake of an older conlang I made called Badaga. The idea is the same: a language that sounds like strange baby talk with only 4 phonemes and a minimalistic grammar and vocabulary. This language is in no way meant to be practical, as it's restrictive and ambiguous.

Phonology

Consonants Labial Cornal Dorsal Plosive b d g

Vowels Front Open a

Stress is initial (on the first syllable).

Phonotactics

Syllable structure is CV.

Grammar

Sentences are (Subject) + Verb (+ Direct Object) (+ Preposition + Indirect Object).

Modifiers precede what they modify.

The particle "ga" is placed at the beginning of a sentence to make it a command.

Yes/no questions are indicated using intonation alone.

Links

Vocabulary Sheet