Standard Baphian Grammar
Written by Charli Noelle
Contents
1. Phonology
2. Grammar
2.1. Cases and plurality
2.2. Vocative
2.3. Nouns and adjectives
2.4. Pronouns
2.5. Verbs
2.6. Tense
2.7. Aspects
2.7.1 Conditional
2.8. Voice
2.8.1. Passive
2.8.2. Reflexive
3. Syntax
1. Phonology
[ ] denotes the romanization, otherwise the IPA is the romanization
* [l] or [r] can be used interchangibly in the romanization
| Labial | Coronal | Dorsal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal | m | n | ŋ [ng] |
| Plosive | p b | t d | k g |
| Sibilant | s z | ɕ [sh] ʑ [zh] tɕ [c] dʑ [j] | |
| Fricative | f v | h | |
| Approximant | w | l [l, r]* | j [y] |
| Front | Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Close | i | u |
| Middle | ɛ̝ [e] | o̞ [o] |
| Open | ä [a] |
Baphian has only 2 tones, high and low tone. It also has phonemic vowel length.