Sapir-Whorf hypothesis

The Inuktitut “Word-Sentences”

Imagine a language where "I don't hear very well" isn't a sentence, but a single, perfectly grammatical word. Welcome to…

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The Grammar of Evidentials in Quechua

In Quechua, it’s grammatically impossible to state a fact without also specifying how you know it. This fascinating system of…

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The Grammar of Reality: Realis vs. Irrealis Moods

Every time we speak, we make a choice about how we relate to reality. This fundamental distinction is captured in…

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The Typist’s Ghost: How QWERTY Shaped E-Language

The QWERTY keyboard is more than just a layout; it's a 150-year-old ghost haunting our digital communication. From common typos…

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Are Slavic Languages Hard? An Honest Answer

You've heard that Slavic languages are impossible, but is that the whole story? We break down the truth behind the…

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Orwell’s 6 Rules for Writing Clear English

In his famous essay 'Politics and the English Language', George Orwell laid out six rules for powerful, clear prose. This…

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A Conlang Civil War: The Loglan vs. Lojban Schism

Explore the dramatic schism that split the world of logical languages in two. This post uncovers the story of Dr.…

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Counting on Your Body: Papuan Numerals

What if '27' wasn't an abstract number, but a specific place on your body like 'the other-side little finger'? Journey…

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The Color That Didn’t Exist

Did you know that for most of human history, the color orange didn't have a name? Ancient languages often described…

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One Verb, Many Actions: The Grammar of Plurality

Some languages don't just make nouns plural; they can make verbs plural to show repeated or distributed action. This fascinating…

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