Astrakhanian Languages

There are many types of different Astrakhanian languages, all of them stemming from their homeworld of Astrakhan. This page shall go over the grammar and vocabulary of all the major languages.

Astran
Astran is the most widespread language in the Kingdom of Astrakhan, coming from the capital region, and ultimately the capital city of Astra. The official language of the Kingdom is Astran, and most businesses use it, along with the royal and provincial governments. It is descended from Proto-Astran. Astran is most closely resembled by Earth's Latin. All infinitives end in -or, except with a few exceptions.

Tenses
There are six tenses: Present, Imperfect, Future, Perfect, Pluperfect, and Future Perfect.

Present
Present describes actions occurring at the time of speaking.

Conjugation
1st S: -o

2nd S: -os

3rd S: -ot

1st P: -omus

2nd P: -otis

3rd P: -ont

Imperfect
Imperfect describes actions continuing in the past.

Conjugation

1st S: -obam

2nd S: -obas

3rd S: -obat

1st P: -obamus

2nd P: -obatis

3rd P: -obant

Future
Future describes actions taking place in the future.

Conjugation

1st S: -obo

2nd S: -obis

3rd S: -obit

1st P: -obimus

2nd P: -obitis

3rd P: -obunt

Perfect
Future describes actions completed by the present.

Conjugation

1st S: -ovi

2nd S: -ovisti

3rd S: -ovit

1st P: -ovimus

2nd P: -ovistis

3rd P: -overunt

Pluperfect
Pluperfect describes actions occurring before another past action.

Conjugation

1st S: -overam

2nd S: -overas

3rd S: -overat

1st P: -overamus

2nd P: -overatis

3rd P: -overant

Future Perfect
Future Perfect describes actions that will be completed sometime in the future.

Conjugation

1st S: -overo

2nd S: -overis

3rd S: -overit

1st P: -overimus

2nd P: -overitis

3rd P: -overint

Moods
There are four moods.

Indicative
Indicative expresses facts. Form is -oat.

Subjunctive / Conjunctive
Subjunctive/Conjunctive expresses possibilities, intentions, suggestions, 3rd person commands, and statements contrary to fact. It is also used in many types of subordinate clauses. Form is -oet.

Imperative
Imperative is used for commands. Form is -oaret

Infinitive
Infinitive is used for 'to' form. Form is -or, with some exceptions.

Voices
There are two voices.

Active
Used if a verb is indicating an action done by the subject.

Passive
Used if a verb is indication an action done by someone or something other than the subject

Nouns
[WIP]

Whiteshieldic
Whiteshieldic is the most widespread language in the province of Whiteshield, originating from the region that is in the south-west of the home continent. The official language of the province is Whiteshieldic, along with Astran. However, governmental officials use Astran more often than not. It is descended from Proto-Whiteshieldic. It is most closely resembled by Earth's English. Outside of the province of Whiteshield, it is spoken very sparsely, mostly only from Whiteshieldic immigrants to colonies. Even then, most prefer to use Astran to communicate more effectively with others.

Tenses
[WIP]

Esquch
Esquch is a minority language on the continent of Esqu in the west. The official provincial language is Astran, but Esquch is a recognized minority language. It is descended from Proto-Esquch. It is most closely resembled by Earth's Arabic. Only very isolated communities in rural areas still speak Esquch, and even then, few do openly. The language has declined over the centuries as Esqu has been united under foreign powers.

Tenses
[WIP]

Âgland
Âgland is a minority language in the province of Âglan in the west of the home continent. The official provincial language is Astran, and Âgland is a recognized minority language. It is descended from Proto-Astran. It is most closely resembled by Earth's French. It has the largest following of a minority language, and is commonly spoken in the province, but is not an official language. Âgland has noticeably been repressed widely in the Kingdom, as it was the official language of the Republic of Astrakhan, and was spoken widely by their leaders from the province. There has recently been controversy over the language, as speakers feel as if they should be represented more due to their relatively large presence.

Tenses
[WIP]

Ønihç
Ønihç is a minority language in the province of Ønih in the east. The official province language is Astran, and Ønihç is a recognized minority language. It is descended from Oni. It is most closely resembled by Earth's Chinese. Some patches of the continent still speak the language, but the parts that do are few and far between.

Tenses
[WIP]

Weiß
Weiß is a minority language in the province of Weiß in the east of the home continent. The official provincial language is Astran, but Weiß is a widely spoken minority language, rivaling Âgland. It is most closely resembled by Earth's German.

Tenses
[WIP]

Blurav
Blurav is a minority language in the northern continent of Blura. The official province language is Astran, but a good chunk of the population in Blura speak Blurav, enough to make it a recognized minority language. It is closely resembled by Earth's Russian.

Tenses
[WIP]