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| - | ====== Kefan language ====== | + | ====== Kefan ====== |
| - | **Kefan language** is a language spoken in [[Leykaron]]. It originated in [[Afanyu]] and was spoken by the Kefan people. Kefan is closely related to [[Nalarli]] and has then replaced Nalarli as the language of the region. | + | //For the language, see [[Kefan language]]// |
| - | Kefan's grammar is not especially difficult, but the language is known for its contextual complexity and a tendency to have words with very nuanced meanings. This close relationship between the language and the Kefan culture makes it very hard for foreigners to understand correct word usage. | + | **Kefan** /'kɛfən/ are one the peoples of [[Leykaron]]. Their first trace in history began with the establishment of the [[Afanyu|Afanyu civilization]]. After it was conquered by [[loodon empire|Loodon]], the Kefan became an important region of the Loodon Empire, retaining their culture, language and economic independence. |
| - | For instance, there are at least 17 words that mean "surprise". | + | ===== Origins ===== |
| - | "aalanar" - being surprised; used in formal settings to express genuine surprise, but stress control over one's feelings due to stature and respect for the participants of the proceeding | + | The Kefan people are thought to have migrated directly from Duls Settelements to a valley between Makam and Loodon about two centuries prior, and are probably the first wave of the [[New Dawn]]. |
| - | "aalanak" - being midly surprised; used to express superiority, that one was not as surprised as they were expected to be | + | |
| - | "enae" - being surprised and at the same time slightly mesmerized by the experience; mood: thoughtful | + | There was significant mixing with local populations, however, due to [[Kefan language]] becoming the language of the Kefan people, which clearly evolved from Nalarli. Nalarli was specific to the [[Homestead]] region and some lands to its south. It is not clear what language was the initial language of the Kefan, but it is possible it was [[Thonthal]]. There are, however, no clear signs of Thonthal in Kefan that cannot be explained by adoption from Thonthal due to the significant amount of trade between [[Darda]] and [[Afanyu]]. |
| - | "enaer" - being surprised and even somewhat bewildered; mood: slightly annoyed | + | |
| - | "na" - used when caught by surprise by a question; informal, rude; mood: annoyed | + | |
| - | "Ionar" - being extremely surprised, and being prepared to act on it; can be used in formal settings; used in settings when one is not authorized to initiate action is considered very improper | + | |
| - | "Ionak" - being extremely surprised, but communicating that no action is coming; can be used in formal settings; used in settings when one is not authorized to initiate action to begin with is considered very improper | + | |
| - | "aala" - being politely surprised; used in family settings, including the family of the bride/groom | + | |
| - | "zarr" - used when caught by surprise by a physical action; informal, rude; mood: annoyed | + | |
| - | "nana" - an informal way to express surprise when being surprised, either positively or negatively, by a misbehaving animal | + | |
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