What is a conlang?
A conlang is a constructed language. It's just a short name for a language that someone, or some group of people, have made up.
Who can make a conlang?
Anyone can make their own language, for free! You don't need a license, and you don't have to be good at foreign languages, either. The only thing you really need is a willingness to invent new ways of saying things.
Why do people make conlangs?
- To invent new ways of saying the same old things.
- To invent ways of saying entirely new things.
- To communicate secretly with friends or loved ones.
- To explore how we might communicate better.
- To understand whether and how much language affects our thinking.
- To make something beautiful.
- To exercise your thinking powers and creativity.
- For fun!
What kinds of conlangs exist?
Really, as many as the people who invent them, maybe even more. There are some commonly accepted categories, though, which are:
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