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The language of Shackadilian is predominately spoken in the nation of Seoshackdak. It is similar to many other Latin-based languages, but the grammar is in many ways different.

Basic Grammar

In Shackadilian adjectives come after the noun, (Similar to languages such as French and Spanish) however, the words yoho and era(s) are added to start and finish adjectives. Also, prepositions are used differently, much like prefixes.

An example would be:

Fimasse jar geurr! "I fight for God!"

"Fi" means "for" and "masse" means "God"*

• Due to the nature of Seoshackadilian culture, masse does not actually mean "God" as most would relate. In the general beliefs set up, God is more like a type of emotion felt. Therefore, masse literally means something like "positive emotions felt deeply".

An example of the way adjectives are used:

Singular adjective:

Foxe yoho dreja eras jura orrocanta.

"The red fox jumped over the dog."

Plural adjective:

Foxe yoho dreja rapi era jura orrocanta.

"The quick red fox jumped over the dog."

• Note the difference between eras and era.

If the word already contains an adjective prefix in its spelling, add prefix + ' + original word

As in:

Jar hae amasse yoho stroe eras fi'Seoshackadak.

"I have a strong love for Seoshackadak."

Fi - means for

Seo - means under(ground)

Shackadak - Base noun

Common Words

Here is a list of common Shackadilian words and their meanings:

Raran - Hello

Sogomasse - Goodbye

Jar(i) - I (my)

Vous - You (formal)

Yous - You (familiar)

Yaeh - Yes

Nah - No

Masse - Happiness, Compassion, Love (Verb), God

Amasse - Love (Noun)

Nemasse - Hate, Corruption

Mula eate fisucta - Money is for losers (Seoshackadilian national motto)

Pronounciation Tips

R's are pronounced in different ways depending on how they are used.

• An R used at the beginning of a word is always rolled.
• An R used after a T, D, P, or K is always rolled.
• An R used in the middle of a word is pronounced like a stressed H.
• Two R's together are pronounced normally.