Eulingu is a language project that was first introduced in 2005. Its purpose is to reflect European languages, cultures and values, and to unite Europeans in 'un tongu'.
Well, how to reflect appropriately? Simply by copy/paste or is there a better - even more sophisticated - approach? Certainly, the copy/paste method is a good and solid starting point. Also, researching the various European markets and landscapes to find the best offers.
But what should we bring home to our loved ones? Should we focus on plain language extracts such as roots, terms and idioms, or are we allowed to focus on other key elements as well? Yes, we are definitely obliged to go further.
Language encompasses more than just sound and spelling. It also embraces structure, definition, identity, flexibility, simplicity, emotion, courage, creativity, poetry, and all of those other beautiful 'by-products' that make life so much more interesting and worth living.
So, what does this mean for the development of Eulingu? Well, it means we have to explore beyond sound and spelling. We must evaluate which elements of a given European language are clear enough to be reflected in Eulingu. The important thing is that we don't need to use every available ingredient.
We could take the root from one language, add the structure of another, let it cook with some courage from the third, spice it up with extra flexibility from languages four and five, sprinkle simplicity from number six on top. Then let it simmer for another 10-20 minutes, and end up with a dish that Europeans might call their "favourite".
Bon apetitu!
Link to the original post: https://eurolanguage.blogspot.com/2012/04/
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