Kirrnō, or the Cat Tongue (lit: Clan), is the native language of the 4DC clans. While an in-depth knowledge of the language is not required, some bits must be known. The most the average roleplayer needs to know is the honorifics.
Honorifics
♀/♂ |
Meaning |
-wī/-nō
-kinī/-kkō -mī/-mō -owī -miwī/-mowō |
The leader of the clan.
The speaker's superior in rank or age. Polite to use if unsure of their rank or age. The speaker's inferior in rank or age. Used in place of -paw in apprenctices. Often what siblings use with each other. A mother or respected female cat. A kit. Can be used insultingly. |
Phonetic Inventory
Consonants
|
Bilabial |
Alveolar |
Palatal |
Velar |
Uvular |
Glottal |
Plosive |
- |
- |
- |
k |
- |
ʔ |
Nasal |
m |
- |
- |
ŋ (g) |
- |
- |
Trill |
- |
r (rr) |
- |
- |
ʀ (q) |
- |
Tap |
- |
ɾ (r) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Fricative |
- |
- |
ç (h) |
x |
- |
- |
Click |
- |
- |
- |
ǂ (t) |
- |
- |
Approximant |
w |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Ejective |
- |
- |
- |
'k (kk) |
- |
- |
Vowels
- |
Short Front | Long Front |
Short Back | Long Back |
Close |
i | i: (ī) |
u | u: (ū) |
Close-mid |
- |
o | o: (ō) |
Grammar
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Common Phrases
English |
Kirrnō |
Dictionary
English |
Kirrnō |