How can I make a language?

Draw out your own letters to represent the sounds that make up your language. Then, organize them in a pattern to create the alphabet. You can even sing it out loud to practice making the sounds. Keep in mind that this can be a long process, and each letter or syllable should make at least 1 sound in your language.

What is lexicon in language learning?

A lexicon is often used to describe the knowledge that a speaker has about the words of a language. This includes meanings, use, form, and relationships with other words. A lexicon can thus be thought of as a mental dictionary. Advanced level learners, for example, will express the need for ‘more words’ frequently.

What is the purpose of lexicon?

The lexicon is the bridge between a language and the knowledge expressed in that language. Every language has a different vocabulary, but every language provides the grammatical mechanisms for combining its stock of words to express an open-ended range of concepts.

What is an example of lexicon?

The definition of a lexicon is a dictionary or the vocabulary of a language, a people or a subject. An example of lexicon is YourDictionary.com. An example of lexicon is a set of medical terms. (linguistics) A dictionary that includes or focuses on lexemes.

What is the difference between vocabulary and lexicon?

The difference between lexicon and vocabulary is that lexicon refers to the list of words along with its related knowledge on their linguistic significance and usage while vocabulary merely refers to the list of words a person knows of a particular language.

Where can I find a lexicon?

The Lexicon was a device created by the Dwemer used as a portable information repository, stored with the sophisticated knowledge of the Dwemer. It is a quest item found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It is received from an Argonian, From-Deepest-Fathoms, who can be found on the Riften Docks.

How do I create a new conlang?

And as a personal advice, before creating a conlang, please refer to the grammar and phonology of other language families other than your mother tongue language family, it would help you to make a unique conlang easily. The number of words in a conlang is up to you- you can start small, then add on layers and layers of vocabulary.

What are some examples of conlangs with no unrelated words?

For example, take Dovah language, a conlang. This language does not need words related to technology and science as this language is not going to be used in modern timeline, but an ancient timeline. So if the conlang is going to be made for a specific purpose, it is not necessary to add unrelated words.

How do I start a culture in a new language?

After you have created an extended dictionary of your language, you can start the building of a constructed culture. Your constructed culture can include its own myths and legends, poems, religions, tales, etc… they all written in your new language. You have to build a very good dictionary if you want to start a good conculture!

What is constructed language wiki?

A Wiki for development and hosting of constructed languages. A constructed language is a language made for a specific purpose, own enjoyment and more. Constructed Languages are usually linked to constructed cultures and other kinds of inspired settings.