Difference between revisions of "Monsilvan language"
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| dia1 = Standard Monsilvan | | dia1 = Standard Monsilvan | ||
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| script = Monsilvan characters ([[Pinyin]]) | | script = Monsilvan characters ([[Pinyin]]) | ||
| nation = {{Flagcountry|Monsilva}} | | nation = {{Flagcountry|Monsilva}} | ||
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| − | The '''Monsilvan language''' (山文 [[pinyin]]: Shānwén) is one of only three surviving members of the [[Silvitic languages|Silvitic]] [[Languages of Terraconserva|language family]], spoken natively by the ethnic [[Monsilvan people|Monsilvan]] majority and some minority groups living in [[Monsilva]]. About 65 million people speak standard or a dialect of Monsilvan as their first language, and around 50 million people speak Monsilvan as a second, third or higher language | + | The '''Monsilvan language''' (山文 [[pinyin]]: Shānwén) is one of only three surviving members of the [[Silvitic languages|Silvitic]] [[Languages of Terraconserva|language family]], spoken natively by the ethnic [[Monsilvan people|Monsilvan]] majority and some minority groups living in [[Monsilva]]. About 65 million people speak standard or a dialect of Monsilvan as their first language, and around 50 million people speak Monsilvan as a second, third or higher language. Monsilvan is one of the [[Ostlandet Union]]'s many official languages. |
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The earliest Monsilvan written records are pre-[[Xia dynasty]] Oracle bone script oracle bone inscriptions, which can be dated to 1250 BCE. The phonetic categories of Shan can be reconstructed from the rhymes of ancient poetry. Soon after the [[Unification of the Monsilvan Kingdoms]], Shan went through several sound changes and evolved gradually overtime. After the establishment of the [[Kingdom of Great Shan]], Monsilvan literature and writing became hugely more popular and lead to the wipe out of many lesser-known languages still spoken in the kingdom. By the early 19th century, almost all other members of the Silvitic language family had become extinct and Standard Monsilvan (and its dialects) had become widely known. | The earliest Monsilvan written records are pre-[[Xia dynasty]] Oracle bone script oracle bone inscriptions, which can be dated to 1250 BCE. The phonetic categories of Shan can be reconstructed from the rhymes of ancient poetry. Soon after the [[Unification of the Monsilvan Kingdoms]], Shan went through several sound changes and evolved gradually overtime. After the establishment of the [[Kingdom of Great Shan]], Monsilvan literature and writing became hugely more popular and lead to the wipe out of many lesser-known languages still spoken in the kingdom. By the early 19th century, almost all other members of the Silvitic language family had become extinct and Standard Monsilvan (and its dialects) had become widely known. | ||
| − | Monsilvan uses two scripts which are very similar to each other. The first script is known as "Traditional Shan script", and is the original and most commonly used script. The second script very similar but features some simplifications making certain characters look slightly less complicated. This script is called "Simplified Shan script" is commonly found in handwritten work as it is much quicker and easier to write in than Traditional. An example of Simplified Shan script being used outside of handwritten work is on the [[Reformed National Party (Monsilva)|Reformed National Party]] and [[Liberal Party of Monsilva]] logos. | + | Monsilvan uses two scripts which are very similar to each other. The first script is known as "Traditional Shan script", and is the original and most commonly used script. The second script very similar but features some simplifications making certain characters look slightly less complicated. This script is called "Simplified Shan script" is commonly found in handwritten work as it is much quicker and easier to write in than Traditional. An example of Simplified Shan script being used outside of handwritten work is on the [[Reformed National Party (Monsilva)|Reformed National Party]] and [[Liberal Party of Monsilva]] logos. Both scripts are also used in [[Luhainese]], another member of the Silvitic languages, but under the [[Hai]], or Maritime, branch, which is spoken in northern Monsilva in the states of [[Luhai (state)|Luhai]], [[Leibo]] and [[Meixian]]. |
| − | Standard Monsilvan is based off the original dialect that was spoken in the current capital of Monsilva, [[Amking]]. It was officially established in 1912 as the official language/dialect of the [[Kingdom of Monsilva]] and has remained that way ever since | + | Standard Monsilvan is based off the original dialect that was spoken in the current capital of Monsilva, [[Amking]]. It was officially established in 1912 as the official language/dialect of the [[Kingdom of Monsilva]] and has remained that way ever since. |
Monsilvan is recognized as a minority language in [[Fujikuni]] and [[Baltanla]]. This is due to each of the nations having a noticeable Monsilvan population who have brought the language over hundreds of years of history. | Monsilvan is recognized as a minority language in [[Fujikuni]] and [[Baltanla]]. This is due to each of the nations having a noticeable Monsilvan population who have brought the language over hundreds of years of history. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Luhainese]] | * [[Luhainese]] | ||
| + | * [[Shaoyunese]] | ||
* [[Pinyin]] | * [[Pinyin]] | ||
Revision as of 09:23, 17 June 2023
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| Native to | Monsilva, parts of Fujikuni and Baltanla |
| Ethnicity | Monsilvans |
Native speakers | 65 million (first language) 115 million (total) (2022) |
Early form | Shan †
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| Monsilvan characters (Pinyin) | |
| Official status | |
Official language in |  Monsilva |
Recognised minority language in | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-1 | Ms |
| ISO 639-2 | Msn |
| ISO 639-3 | Msn |
The Monsilvan language (山文 pinyin: Shānwén) is one of only three surviving members of the Silvitic language family, spoken natively by the ethnic Monsilvan majority and some minority groups living in Monsilva. About 65 million people speak standard or a dialect of Monsilvan as their first language, and around 50 million people speak Monsilvan as a second, third or higher language. Monsilvan is one of the Ostlandet Union's many official languages.
The earliest Monsilvan written records are pre-Xia dynasty Oracle bone script oracle bone inscriptions, which can be dated to 1250 BCE. The phonetic categories of Shan can be reconstructed from the rhymes of ancient poetry. Soon after the Unification of the Monsilvan Kingdoms, Shan went through several sound changes and evolved gradually overtime. After the establishment of the Kingdom of Great Shan, Monsilvan literature and writing became hugely more popular and lead to the wipe out of many lesser-known languages still spoken in the kingdom. By the early 19th century, almost all other members of the Silvitic language family had become extinct and Standard Monsilvan (and its dialects) had become widely known.
Monsilvan uses two scripts which are very similar to each other. The first script is known as "Traditional Shan script", and is the original and most commonly used script. The second script very similar but features some simplifications making certain characters look slightly less complicated. This script is called "Simplified Shan script" is commonly found in handwritten work as it is much quicker and easier to write in than Traditional. An example of Simplified Shan script being used outside of handwritten work is on the Reformed National Party and Liberal Party of Monsilva logos. Both scripts are also used in Luhainese, another member of the Silvitic languages, but under the Hai, or Maritime, branch, which is spoken in northern Monsilva in the states of Luhai, Leibo and Meixian.
Standard Monsilvan is based off the original dialect that was spoken in the current capital of Monsilva, Amking. It was officially established in 1912 as the official language/dialect of the Kingdom of Monsilva and has remained that way ever since.
Monsilvan is recognized as a minority language in Fujikuni and Baltanla. This is due to each of the nations having a noticeable Monsilvan population who have brought the language over hundreds of years of history.
