Why Create a Fictitious Language for a Novel? *
by Laine Stambaugh
Author/Creator
Copyright 2025 © Joan Elaine Stambaugh
All Rights Reserved
Author of The Heart Stone Trilogy:
Raven Wakes the Dawn (October 2023)
Raven in the Runes (December 2023)
The Sea Raven (January 2025)
*Disclaimer: This is not polished or reviewed, and was created as a reference
while writing Book 2, Raven in the Runes.
How does a Lexicon differ from a Dictionary?
A Dictionary is a list of words and phrases that are in common usage, together their definitions.
A Lexicon is a list of words that belong to a particular language or profession. Examples include terminologies or vocabularies specific to a field of study such as medicine, law, education, government, and science, to name a few. A Lexicon may also include a dictionary along with a grammar, as does Delsiran.
Why Create a Fictitious Language for a Novel?
Table of Contents
(NOTE: The complete Lexicon Project is 100+ pages, therefore, not available online. The purpose of this packet is to give you a peek inside to see what kinds of things may be considered. Please keep in mind this was created for entertainment purposes only, and is not a professional publication.)
Short Introduction: Why Create a Fictitious Language for a Novel?
Appendix A:
- Sound System Worksheet Used for Creating a Language
- Alphabet, Phonology and Pronunciation
- Basic Rules of Grammar for Delsiran
- Conjunctions
- Prepositions
- Pronouns
- Phrases
Dictionary: ENGLISH – DELSIRAN (Examples)
Dictionary: DELSIRAN – ENGLISH (Examples)
Appendix B
- Theme Categories:
- Animals
- Birds
- Clothing
- Colors
- Customs & Traditions
- Family
- Food-Related
- Geographic Terms
- Greetings
- Home & Hearth
- The Human Body
- Measuring Time
- Months of the Year
- Numbers
- People (Generic)
- People, Occupations & Roles in the Community
- Plants & Flowers
- Salutations
- Seasons
- Spiritual & Religious
- Trees
- Weather
Short Introduction: Why Create a Language for a Novel?
Theme can be as simple as “good vs. evil” (as in the movie Star Wars). Over time, I’ve found that theme helps shape creativity and is a way for connecting each character in the three books created for the trilogy. The theme for The Heart Stone Trilogy is …
Knowledge is Power
If each girl or woman they encounter learns to read and write, they may have more choices in life, and they then can help influence the lives of others in a positive way by passing along the skill that builds confidence. It’s a simple concept passed down from the Goddess of the Moon. However, each protagonist in the trilogy will struggle to complete her specific task in the quest to fulfill the Goddess’ prophecy for empowering women.
It was rare for a woman of the 11th or 12th century to be educated much beyond attracting a rich husband (through dancing, singing, playing a musical instrument) and with practical skills for managing a household. Men or others who had authority over women and children were caught up in making more money and coming home to a place that was comfortable and inviting. When the mysterious Delsiran language appeared, men didn’t notice because it was spoken softly, like a white noise in the background.
In Raven in the Runes, Eilidh becomes the keeper and teacher for Delsiran, and she takes her job seriously. Her second daughter, Vor, will struggle with finding her place in a changing world with Christianity squeezing out ancient beliefs … and the precious magic she desperately needs to believe in.
Creating Language Worksheet
Language Name Considerations:
Delsi, Delsirian, Delsiran
Sound System
Vowels:
a e i o u
Consonants:
b d f h j k l m
p r s t w
(Roman) Alphabet Letters Used:
a b d e h I j k l m p r s t u w
Phonology & Pronunciation:
| Original Letter/s | Pronounced |
| a | AH-jhi |
| b | BEH-to |
| d | DIN-to |
| e | EH-jhi |
| f | EHF-to |
| h | ESH-to |
| i | EE-jhi |
| j | ZHE-to |
| k | KEH-to |
| l | EHL-to |
| m | EHM-to |
| p | PEH-to |
| r | AHR-to |
| s | ESH-to |
| t | TEE-to |
| u | OO-jhi |
| w | WEH-to |
Phonology Notes:
- Syllable-timed sound patterns’ pronunciation (similar to Japanese).
Syntax Notes:
- The order in which words are arranged to have meaning.
- Phrase structure arrangement: EX: Verb / Subject / Object
Dir bupe tepak (literally: walks baby floor: Baby walks on floor.)
Morphology Notes:
- How words are formed to provide a system of meaning.
- EX: Prefix such as “econ” attached to create separate meanings: economy, economics, economize, economical.
Alphabet, Phonology and Pronunciation
Alphabet:
The written Delsiran language uses the Roman alphabet, minus a few letters used in the English alphabet (c, q, x, y, and z – quirky little letters that confuse people anyway). Vowels are the same as we use in English.
Phonology:
The sound system in Delsiran is similar to English, with a few slight twists.
Pronunciation:
I created my own phonetic system for pronunciation, which you’ll read more about in the upcoming section about grammar.
| Roman Alphabet Letter | Delsiran Alphabet Letter | Delsiran Letter Pronunciation |
| a | a | AH |
| b | b | BEH |
| d | d | DEH |
| e | e | EH |
| f | f | EHF |
| g | g | GAH |
| h | h | HEH |
| i | i | EE |
| j | j | ZHEH |
| k | k | KEH |
| l | l | LEH |
| m | m | EHM |
| n | n | EHN |
| o | o | O (long O) |
| p | p | PEH |
| r | r | RAHR |
| s | s | EHS |
| t | t | TEH |
| u | u | OO |
| v | v | VEH |
| w | w | WEH |
Basic Rules of Grammar for Delsiran
Alphabet Used & Pronunciation:
- The Delsiran alphabet uses letters from the Roman alphabet, the same as English, but with fewer letters. See separate Alphabet, Phonology & Pronunciation for more details.
- Vowels used are the same as in English: a, e, i, o, u.
- Vowels may have a slightly different pronunciation than in English, so check the pronunciation in the Lexicon if uncertain.
- Pronunciations are transcribed as phonetically as possible using a simple format developed by the author. Transcription is not based on any other existing models that may be used.
- Examples:
- Secret = Vitila (pronounced: VEE-tee-lah)
- Innocence = Jiganja (pronounced: Zhee-GAHN-zhah)
- Slight variations occur in pronunciation of words, or where accent appears in related words (due to the creator’s whimsy) so check the Lexicon.
- For the most part, the accent depends on how long the word is: one, two, three, or four syllables. All words start with the noun root form.
- Examples:
- Noun = Excitement = Fitora (pronounced: fee-TO-rah)
- Verb = Fitoru (pronounced: fee-TO-roo)
- Adjective = Fitorio (pronounced: fee-to-REE-o)
- Nouns:
- Approximately 99% of nouns end in ‘a,’ the feminine form, since the language was designed by women for women to speak. Further details:
- If a noun is intended to designate gender or number, it follows the guideline of…
- Feminine nouns end in ‘a’
- Masculine nouns end in ‘o’
- Plural nouns end in ‘i’
- Examples:
- Noun = girl (child) = ganola
- Noun = boy (child) = ganolo
- Noun = children (pl.) = ganoli
Verbs:
- All verbs end in ‘u’ (pronounced “00” as in food).
- If derived from a noun, the ending changes from the root noun form to ‘u’ o Examples:
- Noun = Cheer = Hota
- Verb = Cheer = Hotu
- Verbs do not conjugate or change tense. The infinitive word may be used in any situation, combined with another verb in a sentence, and understood according to speech context.
- Examples:
- The boy (child) walks = Ganolo mulu (Gah-NO-lo MOO-Ioo) We walked = Lidal mulu (LEE-dahl MOO-Ioo)
- They were walking = Ardal mulu (AHR-dahl MOO-Ioo)
Adjectives:
- All end in ‘io’ (-ee-o)
- If derived from a noun that ends in a vowel, an ‘l’, ‘m’ or ‘n’ may be inserted to facilitate pronunciation. o Examples:
- Noun = Embarrassment = Rijua (Ree-ZHOO-ah)
- Verb = Embarrass = Rijumu (Ree-ZHOO-moo)
- Adjective = Embarrassed = Rijumio (Ree-ZHOO-mee-o)
- If derived from a noun that ends in a vowel, an ‘l’, ‘m’ or ‘n’ may be inserted to facilitate pronunciation. o Examples:
Adverbs:
- All end in ‘min’ or ‘nin’ (pronounced: meen or neem) o Examples:
- Noun = Fierceness = Veloma (Veh-LO-mah)
- Adverb = Fiercely = Velomin (VEH-lo-meen)
- Adjective = Fierce = Velomio (Veh-LO-mee-o)
Words with Opposite/Negative Meanings:
- To make a noun negative, add ‘na’ or ‘ni’ as a prefix. o Examples:
- Noun = Patience = Leroka
- Noun = Impatience = Nileroka
- Noun = Appearance = Perala
- Noun = Disappearance = Naperala
- Verb = Obey = Jentu
- Verb = Disobey = Najentu
Prepositions:
- One syllable
- Ends in a hard consonant sound to blend into the next word. See also: “Delsiran Pronouns.”
- Example:
- Down = Fon (FÖN)
Conjunctions
Definition: A conjunction is a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words in the same clause.
| ENGLISH | DELSIRAN | PRONUNCIATION |
| Actually | Bulas | BOO-lahs |
| Afterward | Jemes | ZHEH-mehs |
| And | Beles | BEH-lehs |
| Because | Olas | O-lahs |
| But | Fanes | FAH-nehs |
| Consequently | Beres | BEH-rehs |
| Eventually | Romis | RO-mees |
| Finally | Amanes | Ah-MAH-nehs |
| However | Lemines | LEH-mee-nehs |
| In short … | Bot-Kitames | BOT kee-TAH-mehs |
| In spite of … | Bot-Bikesmas | BOT bee-KEHS-mahs |
| In the end … | Bot-Gales | BOT GAH-lehs |
| Meanwhile | Dilas | DEE-lahs |
| Nevertheless | Sansin-Namin | SAHN-seen NAH-meen |
| Nor | Aras | AH-rahs |
| On the other hand | Us roba raiga … | Oos RO-bah RY-gah |
| Or | Aves | AH-vehs |
| Since | Tilus | TEE-loos |
| So | Panis | PAH-nees |
| Still | Voras | VO-rahs |
| Then | Artes | AHR-tehs |
| Whatever | Kidales | Kee-DAH-lehs |
| While | Sules | SOO-lehs |
| Whomever | Ketales | Keh-TAH-lehs |
| Yet | Talas | TAH-lahs |
Prepositions
| ENGLISH | DELSIRAN | PRONUNCIATION |
| Above | Nat | NAHT |
| Across | Gat | GAHT |
| After | Jem | ZHEHM |
| Against | Pil | PEEL |
| Ahead (of) | Int | EENT |
| Along | Ast | AHST |
| Among | Lot | LŌT |
| Around | Ep | EHP |
| As | Og | ŌG |
| At | Dor | DOHR |
| Away (from) | Par | PAHR |
| Before | Mos | MŌS |
| Behind | Wip | WEEP |
| Below | Som | SŌM |
| Beneath | Sil | SEEL |
| Beside | Lert | LEHRT |
| Between | Kot | KŌT |
| By | Gar | GAHR |
| Down | Fon | FŌN |
| During | Til | TEEL |
| For | Ut | OOT |
| From | Vir | VEER |
| In | Bot | BŌT |
| Inside | RAT | RAHT |
| Into | Bil | BEEL |
| Near | Ab | AHB |
| Next (to) | Ham | HAHM |
| Off (of) | Vit | VEET |
| On | US | OOS |
| Onto | Mon | MŌN |
| Out (of) | Irg | EERG |
| Outside | Ror | RŌR |
| Over | Dam | DAHM |
| Through | Kril | KREEL |
| To | Et | EHT |
| Toward | Jurt | ZHOORT |
| Under | Om | ŌM |
| Until | Wim | WEEM |
| Up | HOT | HŌT |
| Upon | Hot-Us | HŌT-oos |
| With | Ser | SEHR |
DELSIRAN PRONOUNS
Pronoun Types:
- MULTI-Use: Can be used as adjective, noun, etc.
- EX: This is my brother, Sam.
- Possessive: This book is yours.
- Indirect Object: John gave her the book.
- Attributive Adjective: Mary commented on my new haircut.
| ENGLISH | DELSIRAN | PRONUNCIATION | PRONOUN TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Jodal | zho-DAHL | MULTI-Use |
| Mine | Jodan | zho-DAHN | Possessive |
| Me | Jodar | zho-DAHR | Indirect Object |
| My | Jodad | zho-DAHD | Attributive Adj. |
| You | Dital | dee-TAHL | MULTI-Use |
| Yours | Ditan | dee-TAHN | Possessive |
| You | Ditar | dee-TAHR | Indirect Object |
| Your | Ditad | dee-TAHD | Attributive Adj. |
| He | Matal | mah-TAHL | MULTI-use |
| His | Matan | mah-TAHN | Possessive |
| Him | Matar | mah-TAHR | Indirect Object |
| His | Matad | mah-TAHD | Attributive Adj. |
| She | Sisal | see-SAHL | MULTI-use |
| Hers | Sisan | see-SAHN | Possessive |
| Her | Sisar | see-SAHR | Indirect Object |
| Her | Sisad | see-SAHD | Attributive Adj. |
| They | Ardal | ahr-DAHL | MULTI-use |
| Them | Ardan | ahr-DAHN | Possessive |
| Theirs | Ardar | ahr-DAHR | Indirect Object |
| Their | Ardad | ahr-DAHD | Attributive Adj. |
| We | Lidal | lee-DAHL | MULTI-use |
| Ours | Lidan | lee-DAHN | Possessive |
| Us | Lidar | lee-DAHR | Indirect Object |
| Our | Lidad | lee-DAHD | Attributive Adj. |
Sample of Delsiran Phrases
| Delsiran Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Parmata valdu bilara. | Knowledge is power. |
| Ser Parmata bartu nura. | With knowledge comes wisdom. |
| Jotal sulu artulu lantu beles pinu. | I want to learn to read and write. |
| Lemin dital vonu? | How do you fare (How are you)? |
| Jotal valdu pelamin. | I am well. |
| Kidal jara dital tilamu? | What news do you bring? |
| Makali et dital vir danala. | Blessings to you from the Goddess. |
| Rigarii mas litana. | Greetings of the morning. |
| Jotan oskala Iòsaph. | My name is Joseph. |
| Kidal valdu ditad? | What is yours? |
| Lemin bulano riniti baldul ditar, Eònan? | How many winters have you seen, Eònan? (i.e. how old are you?) |
| Jotal ilu mut riniti. | I have seen six winters (I am six). |
| Ganim | Please |
| Ronu-Dital | Thank you |
| Kunal dital tesunu? | Where are you going? |
| Jotal valdu dopio beles gusa. | I am ill and need help. |
| Jotal jimio. | I am hungry. |
| Kidal lidal hapu ut Umanda-skala? | What will we eat for the midday meal? |
| Lidal umu shishaka-pegomo, Obali ser misi, beles atia ser lalo. | We will eat roasted chicken, turnips with onions, and bread with butter. |
Samples of themed categories to encourage conversation.
A full list of suggested categories may be found in the Table of Contents, Appendix B.
DELSIRAN LEXICON CATEGORIES: THEMES
Sample 1: ANIMALS
| ENGLISH | DELSIRAN | PRONUNCIATION |
| Animal (generic) | Sabita | Sah-BEE-ta |
| Bear | Ankorta | Ahn-KOR-tah |
| Cat | Kotaka | Ko-TAH-kah |
| Chicken | Shishaka | Shee-SHAH-kah |
| Cow | Umtaka | Oom-TAH-kah |
| Dog | Mushtaka | Moosh-TAH-kh |
| Duck | Fataka | Fah-TAH-kah |
| Foal | Rumala/lo | Roo-MAH-lah/lo |
| Goat | Britaka | Bree-TAH-kah |
| Goose | Tutaka | TOO-tah-kah |
| Horse | Rumtaka | Room-TAH-ka |
| Kitten | Kotakala/lo | Ko-ta-KAH-lah/lo |
| Mouse | Limtaka | Leem-TAH-kah |
| Pig | Bustaka | Boos-TAH-kah |
| Puppy | Mushtakana/o | Moosh-TAH-kah-nah/no |
| Rabbit | Lamtaka | Lahm-TAH-kah |
| Red Deer | Emi Lamala | EH-mee Lah-MA-lah |
| Red Fox | Foti Lamala | FO-tee Lah-MAH-lah |
| Red Squirrel | Pemo Lamala | PEH-mo Lah-MAH-lah |
| Seal | Shijina | shee-ZHEE-nah |
| Sheep | Jibaka | Zhee-BAH-kah |
| Wolf | Utalaka | Oo-ta-LAH-kah |
Sample 2: FAMILIES
| ENGLISH | DELSIRAN | PRONUNCIATION |
| Aunt | Dimala | dee-MAH-lah |
| Baby | Bupa/o | boo-PAH/PO |
| Brother | Jimpal | ZHEEM-pal |
| Daughter | Turbala | TOOR-bah-lah |
| Father | Pabo | PAH-bo |
| Grandchild | Lemarla/lo | leh-MAR-lah/lo |
| Granddaughter | Alumbala | Ah-loom-BAH-lah |
| Grandfather | Pubol | POO-bol |
| Grandmother | Mubola | MOO-bo-lah |
| Grandson | Jibalo | zhee-BAH-lo |
| Guardian | Mantaka/o | MAHN-tah-kah/o |
| Husband | Idibal | ee-DEE-bahl |
| Mother | Moba | MO-bah |
| Sister | Abala | ah-BAH-lah |
| Son | Jimbano | zheem-BAH-no |
| Spouse or Partner | Wobala/o | wo-BAH-lah/lo |
| Wife | Idubala | ee-DOO-bah-lah |
Sample 3: GEOGRAPHIC TERMS
| ENGLISH | DELSI | PRONUNCIATION |
| Cliff/s | Kimana/i | kee-MAH-nah/nee |
| Earth | Natala | NAH-tah-lah |
| Ground | Jikona | zhee-KO-nah |
| Highland/s | Elowana/i | eh-lo-WAH-nah/nee |
| Hill/s | Bokana/i | Bo-KAH-nah/nee |
| Island | Imana | Ee-MAH-nah |
| Lake | Maruna | Mah-ROO-nah |
| Land | Mejana | meh-ZHAH-nah |
| Marsh | Umsha | OOM-shah |
| Meadow | Homana | ho-MAH-nah |
| Moor | Malana | MAH-la-nah |
| Mountain | Fabala | fah-BAH-lah |
| Stream | Lalana | lah-LA-nah |
| Waterfall | Alamanasa | ah-lah-mah-NAH-sah |
| Woodland | Pekosana | peh-KO-sah-nah |
Sample 4: PEOPLE & OCCUPATIONS OR ROLES IN COMMUNITY
| ENGLISH | DELSIRAN | PRONUNCIATION |
| Advisor | Dirama/o | dee-RAH-mah/mo |
| Ally | Abinala/o | ah-bee-NAH-lah/lo |
| Clan | Shumolo | shoo-MO-lo |
| Cleric | Nitomo | nee-TO-mo |
| Elder | Ofamula/o | o-fah-MOO-lah/o |
| Enemy | Ketima/o | keh-TEE-mah/mo |
| Family | Taruna | tah-ROO-nah |
| Friend | Breana/o | breh-AH-nah/no |
| Guide | Tonan | TO-nan |
| Healer | Panola/o | pah-NO-lah/lo |
| King | Shokino | sho-KEE-no |
| Leader | Mashulo | mah-SHOO-lo |
| Lover | Lurina/o | loo-REE-nah/no |
| Merchant | Gaparo | gah-PAH-ro |
| Midwife | Tupala | too-PAH-lah |
| Neighbor | Edinate | eh-dee-NAH-teh |
| Noble | Anja/o | ANH-zhah/zho |
| Priest | Pushte | POOSH-teh |
| Seer | Halona/o | hah-LO-nah/no |
| Teacher | Primbala/o | preem-BAH-lah/lo |
| Queen | Shikina | shee-kee-NAH |
| Warrior | Mikalo | mee-KAH-lo |
| Wise Man/Woman | Tobino/a | to-BEE-no/nah |
Sample Pages from the Delsiran – English Dictionary
Sample 1
| Koluna | ko-LOO-nah | NOUN | Heart |
| Kolutara/o | ko-loo-TAH-rah/ro | NOUN | Lover |
| Kopu | KO-poo | VERB | Start |
| Kopuna | ko-POO-nah | NOUN | Hip |
| Koraba | ko-RAH-bah | NOUN | Storm |
| Korabio | ko-RAH-bee-o | ADJ | Stormy |
| Korani | ko-RAH-nee | NOUN | Old Ways |
| Korbio | KOHR-bee-o | ADJ | Better |
| Korga | kohr-GAH | NOUN | Anger |
| Korgema | kohr-GEH-mah | NOUN | Anguish |
| Korgio | KOHR-gee-o | ADJ | Angry |
| Kormin | KOHR-meen | ADV | Positively |
| Korminio | kohr-MEE-nee-o | ADJ | Positive |
| Korumin | ko-roo-MEEN | ADV | Softly |
| Korumio | ko-ROO-mee-o | ADJ | Soft |
| Kot | KOT | PREP | Between |
| Kota/Koto | KO-tah/O | NOUN | Kitten |
| Kotaka/o | ko-TAH-kah | NOUN | Cat |
| Kotu | KO-too | VERB | Drink |
| Kril | KREEL | PREP | Through |
| Krilu | KREE-loo | VERB | Acquire |
| Kristana/o | kree-STAH-nah/no | NOUN | Christian |
| Kristanom | KREE-stah-nom | NOUN | Christianity |
| Kunal | koo-NAHL | PRON | When |
| Kunu | KOO-noo | VERB | Creak |
| Kunula | koo-NOO-lah | NOUN | Thigh |
| Kura | KOO-rah | NOUN | Peace |
| Kuramin | koo-RAH-meen | ADV | Peacefully |
| Kuranio | koo-RAH-nee-o | ADJ | Peaceful |
| Kursa | KOOR-sah | NOUN | Fun |
| Kursio | KOOR-see-o | ADJ | Funny |
| Lada | LAH-dah | NOUN | Sadness |
| Ladamin | lah-DAH-meen | ADV | Sadly |
| Ladara | lah-DAH-rah | ADJ | Gratitude |
| Ladaramin | lah-DAH-rah-meen | ADV | Gratefully |
| Ladaramio | lah-DAH-rah-mee-o | ADJ | Grateful |
| Ladio | Lah-DEE-o | ADJ | Sad |
| Lafa | LAH-fah | NOUN | Face |
| Lak | LAHK | ADJ | Ten (number) |
| Lak-i-bon | LAH-kee-bon | ADJ | Twenty (number) |
| Lak-i-flar | LAH-kee-flahr | ADJ | Fifty (number) |
| Lak-i-je | LAH-kee-zheh | ADJ | Thirty (number) |
| Lak-i-kan | LAH-kee-kahn | ADJ | Forty |
| Lak-i-lak-o-sho | lah-kee-LAHK-o-sho | ADJ | One Hundred number) |
| Laki-sud-o-flar | lah-kee-SOO-do-flahr | ADJ | Seventy-Five (number) |
| Laka | LAH-kah | NOUN | March (month) |
| Laku | LAH-koo | VERB | March |
| Lala | LAH-lah | NOUN | Smile |
Sample 2:
| Mas | MAHS | PREP | Of |
| Masala | MAH-sah-lah | NOUN | Birthtal |
| Masara | mah-SAH-rah | NOUN | Elegance |
| Masaramin | mah-SAH-rah-meen | ADV | Elegantly |
| Masario | mah-SAH-ree-o | ADJ | Elegant |
| Matal | MAH-tahl | PRON | He |
| Matumu | mah-TOO-moo | VERB | Curtsy |
| Megita | meh-GEE-tah | NOUN | Laziness |
| Megitim | meh-GEE-teem | ADV | Lazily |
| Megitio | meh-GEE-tee-o | ADJ | Lazy |
| Mejana | meh-ZHAH-nah | NOUN | Land |
| Membu | MEHM-boo | VERB | Smell |
| Mepedio | meh-PEH-dee-o | ADJ | Repulsive |
| Mepora | meh-PO-rah | NOUN | Chest |
| Meria | MEH-ree-a | NOUN | Success |
| Merinim | MEH-ree-neem | ADV | Successfully |
| Merio | MEH-ree-o | ADJ | Successful |
| Mira | MEE-rah | NOUN | Spell |
| Miromu | mee-RO-moo | VERB | Confirm |
| Misa | MEE-sah | NOUN | Onion |
| Misaka | MEE-sah-kah | NOUN | Meat |
| Misanio | mee-SAH-nee-o | ADJ | Upper |
| Misario | mee-SAH-ree-o | ADJ | Sorry |
| Mishio | MEE-shee-o | ADJ | New |
| Mishitin | mee-SHEE-teen | VERB | Shyly |
| Mishitio | mee-SHEE-tee-o | VERB | Shy |
| Miskunio | mee-SKOO-nee-o | ADJ | Large |
| Modobatio | mo-do-BAH-tee-o | ASJ | Closed |
| Moglu | MOH-gloo | VERB | Work |
| Mogusamin | mo-GOO-sah-meen | ADV | Helplessly |
| Mogusabio | mo-goo-SAH-bee-o | ADJ | Helpless |
| Mohekulio | mo-heh-KOO-lee-o | ADJ | Impossible |
| Mokima | mo-KEE-mah | NOUN | September (month) |
| Molu | NI-loo | VERB | Calm |
| Mompa | MOM-pah | NOUN | Cloud |
| Mompanio | mom-PAH-nee-o | ADJ | Cloudy |
| Mom | MON | PREP | Onto |
| Monasi | mo-NAH-see | NOUN | Ears |
| Mopu | MO-poo | VERB | Put |
| Mos | MOS | PREP | Before |
| Moshio | mo-SHEE-o | ADJ | Able |
| Moshvina | mosh-VEE-nah | NOUN | Leather |
| Motio | mo-TEE-o | ADJ | Bad |
| Mulaja | moo-LAH-zhah | NOUN | Mist |
| Mulajio | moo-LAH-zhee-o | ADJ | Misty |
Sample 3:
| Rupera/i | Roo-PEH-rah/ree | NOUN | Rune/s |
| Rusata | Roo-SAH-tah | NOUN | Pheasant |
| Ruta | ROO-tah | NOUN | Clover |
| Rutana | Roo-TAH-nah | NOUN | Remembrance |
| Rutanu | Roo-TAH-noo | VERB | Remember |
| Sabita | Sah-BEE-tah | NOUN | Animal |
| Sabita-Emarlo | Say-BEE-tah eh-MAHR-lo | NOUN | Animal Spirit |
| Safa | SAH-fah | NOUN | Belly |
| Sakima | SAH-kee-mah | NOUN | Neck |
| Salara | Sah-LAH-rah | NOUN | Sun |
| Salamora | Sah-lah-MO-rah | NOUN | Dawn |
| Salary-Ponu | Sah-LAH-rah PO-noo | NOUN | Sunrise |
| Salario | Sah-LAH-ree-o | ADJ | Sunny |
| Sama | SAH-mah | NOUN | Speech |
| SetSalu | SAH-loo | VERB | Run |
| Salutu | SAH-lah-too | VERB | Punish |
| Samsin | SAHM-seen | ADV | Never |
| Samu | SAH-moo | VERB | Speak |
| Santio | Sahn-TEE-o | ADJ | Own |
| Santu | SAHN-too | VERB | Own |
| Sarmin | SAHR-meen | ADV | Honestly |
| Sarmio | SAHR-mee-o | ADJ | Honest |
| Sashta | SAHSH-tah | NOUN | Brooch |
| Satimi | Sah-TEE-mee | NOUN | Hose (men’s) |
| Satu | SAH-too | VERB | Close |
| Satulu | Sah-TOO-loo | VERB | Replace |
| Sesana | Seh-SAH-nah | NOUN | Curiosity |
| Sesanamin | Seh-SAH-nah-meen | ADV | Curiously |
| Sesanio | Seh-SAH-née-o | ADJ | Curious |
| Setmin | SEHT-meen | ADV | Intensely |
| Setminio | Seht-mee-nee-o | ADJ | Intense |
| Setmu | SEHT-moo | VERB | Intensify |
| Shanano | Shah-NAH-no | NOUN | Winter |
| Shanu | SHAH-noo | VERB | Wear |
| Shibiwo | Shee-BEE-wo | NOUN | December (month) |
| Shija | SHEE-zhah | NOUN | Drizzle |
| Shijina/o | SHEE-zheen-ah/o | NOUN | Seal |
| Shijio | Shee-ZHEE-o | ADJ | Drizzly |
| Shiju | SHEE-zhoo | VERB | Drizzle |
| Shikina | Shee-kee-NAH | NOUN | Queen |
| Shimio | SHEE-mee-o | ADJ | White (color) |
| Shimsio | SHEEM-see-o | ADJ | Early |
| Shinumu | Shee-NOO-moo | VERB | Retain |