Kyoraemal
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Kyoraemal (겨레말 - The Kinship Language)
Kyoraemal is a constructed, purist Koreanic language developed for the fictional nation of 토박이 나라 (Tobagi Nara). Its fundamental design principle is the complete rejection of Confucian hierarchical influence and Sino-Korean (Hanja) loanwords, emphasizing native Korean roots, egalitarianism, and Shamanic spirituality.
I. Core Design Constraints
| Feature | Kyoraemal Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Honorifics | Strictly Forbidden. | There are no age, social rank, or family-based honorifics (no hashipsio, jondaetmal). |
| Social Structure | Egalitarian. | All speakers are treated as equal partners (짝 - jjak) regardless of age. |
| Lexicon | Pure Native Koreanic. | Sino-Korean (Hanja) words are replaced with native or older Korean roots. |
| Spiritual Focus | Shamanic. | Key terms relate to Hanulnim (하늘님), Gut (굿), and Bok (복). |
II. Grammar and Syntax
A. Word Order
Kyoraemal uses a standard SOV (Subject-Object-Verb) structure.
B. Non-Hierarchical Particles
Kyoraemal uses final particles that adjust the tone of the sentence without conveying social status or age.
| Particle | Function / Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| -소 ( -so) | Sincerity and Conviction. | 옳다소 (It is correct, I assure you.) |
| -오 ( -o) | Softening / Contextual Deference. | 오시오 (Please come, mildly requesting.) |
| -세 ( -se) | Shared Action / Cooperation. | 가세 (Let's go together.) |
C. Negation
Negation avoids modern Sino-Korean forms, relying on native Koreanic roots:
| Function | Kyoraemal Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Inability (Short) | 못 (mot) + Verb | 못 하오 (I cannot do it.) |
| General Negation (Long) | Verb + 아니 하다 (ani-hada) | 흐르지 아니 하오 (It does not flow.) |
| Absence | 없다 (eopda) | 끝이 없이 (Without end / Endless) |
III. Aesthetics and Poetics (Heureumsi)
Heureumsi (흐름시 - Flowing Verse) is the official poetic style, characterized by:
- Metrical Feet: A consistent three-foot rhythmic pulse per line.
- Vowel Harmony: Use of 밝은소리 (Balgeun-sori, Bright Vowels: ㅏ, ㅗ) for loud/quick concepts and 짙은소리 (Jiteun-sori, Deep Vowels: ㅓ, ㅜ, ㅡ) for soft/slow concepts.
IV. Core Lexicon Examples
| Category | Kyoraemal Word | Pronunciation | English Meaning | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nation | 토박이 나라 | Tobagi Nara | The Native People's Land | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kinship | 어버이 | Eobeoi | Parent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spiritual | 하늘님 | Haneulnim | The Supreme Deity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Geography | 흰머리뫼 | Hinmeorimoe | Baekdu Mountain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Geography | 골짜기 | Goljjakgi | Valley / Glen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Part | 염통 | Yeomtong | Heart (Organ) |
V. National SymbolsA. National Anthem: 하늘과 땅의 노래 (Haneulgwa Ttang-ui Norae)The national anthem avoids military themes and instead focuses on the land, shared spirit, and Shamanic blessing.
VI. Sample DialogueThis example illustrates the non-hierarchical use of the -소 and -세 particles between equals.
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