Language

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Dagostinian English (AKA Daglish or Daglang) is a partial conlang based on a widely used language with unique language additions. The language is constantly being created by the residents as new usages come into play. Linguists may consider this to be more of a dialect, though it is not necessarily pronunciations that affect the language, and the additions are unique to Dagostinia.  Dagostinian English evolves naturally out of American English, Italian, Spanish and speech errors such as spoonerisms, blends, metatheses, portmanteaux, and various exchange errors. Some words are purposely created to fill a void where no viable substitute exists.

Unique Words:

Also of note is the relaxed use of the possessive form.  The 's can be used to refer to someone's use of something in the moment, even if they are not the sole or permanent owner.  Thus anything that the Monarch is currently using is referred to as "the Monarch's".  Lest this be considered an arrogant act of imminent domain, the Office of Oversight started and approved this usage.

Borrowed Words:

An early experiment was created to make the Dagostinian language based off of 13 key words or meanings as assigned to the alphabet (` being considered a null letter). Each letter of the constructed alphabet was given two meanings based off of it's shape. The first meaning was that of a noun. The second meaning is a closely related adjective or verb.

Words began to be formed by combining the letters with the first letter being descriptive and the second letter being the subject. Double letter words implied an intensity of the meaning. Thus 'mð' (mith) would mean 'earth tool' or 'earth work' and imply shovel or digging. the word 'jl' (jil or chil) would mean 'water road' and imply a river or stream. Double lettered words include 'þþ' (pip) which gives an intensity to time, implying forever and '££' (fifi) which would mean much life and imply vigor or possibly a large population.

This linguistic form has been largely ignored and has never been fully completed. Resistance by most of the citizens has led to the present demise of the language. The manuscripts are left in the archive for possible future reconsideration.

Dialects:

A local dialect called Dagostinius was used among some of the citizens for a while.  Most speech is as usual except several words end in an -us sound.  Instead of saying "no", a negative response would be given as "no-us".  The official utility vehicle was referred to as a truckus.