1. Root Structure
How do the words of Drabàshabal evolve from root sounds, slang, and compound meaning?
Most words are built from compact, 1–2 syllable roots. Many go back to Theseus-era child slang, later refined by scholars.
Examples of Roots
sul = life / soul / spirit
ran = time
lan = person / being
jul = sleep
wa = to be
pash = water
boro = strong / safe
shin = to see
awash = wind
2. Compounding Words
Two or more roots often merge to describe complex ideas. The resulting word can be literal or abstract.
boro + jul = borojul - safe + sleep = house
endun + lan = endulan - mist + person = Endulan
Shin te wa lan = Shint'walan = Person who sees what is = scholar, lorekeeper
wa + boro = wabor - to be + strong = brother
braka + ran = brakaran - to wake + time = morning
sul + borol = sulborol - soul + strenght = ale
3. Affix-Like Patterns (Quasi-Affixes)
While Drabàshabal avoids rigid prefixes/suffixes, some elements commonly appear in certain positions or functions:
-an: plural verb suffix - noda ponan = we stand
-i: plural noun suffix - endulani = Endulans
-vil: noun-forming suffix = maker - krovil = stonemaker
-lan: noun-forming suffix = person
4. Cultural Naming Conventions
Names often are related to animals, places, or cultural aspects.
Endrek = endun rekal - mist raven (hooded crow)
Endujel = endun jel - mistwalker
Fèran Ùmbvakul = old mountain
Awashalani = awashara + lani - horse people
Kosuklani = kosuk + lani - sand people
Hanjelani - decendants
5. Word Formation Templates
You can derive new words with confidence using these patterns:
[noun1] + [noun2] → compound noun
e.g. sul + borol = sulborol (soul strength)[root verb] + [object noun] → descriptive action
e.g. aba + abal = speak language[descriptor] + [noun] → modified noun
e.g. fèran + borojul = old house[noun, verb] + lan → person
e.g. vijlan = to make + person
6. Word Formation Templates
You can derive new words with confidence using these patterns:
[noun1] + [noun2] → compound noun
e.g. sul + borol = sulborol (soul strength)[root verb] + [object noun] → descriptive action
e.g. aba + abal = speak language[descriptor] + [noun] → modified noun
e.g. fèran + borojul = old house[noun] + ’twal → role or identity
e.g. shint’twal = one who knows
