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'''Bukk''' /bʊk/ is a family of languages, also known as //Bukkean languages//, which are spoken in northern Tarnaria, specifically in Laeooy Coast, former [[Heran]] and the [[Overpol Expanse]], later Overpol Region in [[Homestead]].

'''Bukk''' /bʊk/ is a family of languages, also known as //Bukkean languages//, which are spoken in northern Tarnaria, specifically in Laeooy Coast, former [[Heran]] and the [[Overpol Expanse]], later Overpol Region in [[Homestead]].

Main languages include [[asdoh language|asdoh]], [[hureed]] and the [[eastern torv]]. Asdoh is no longer spoken, but it was the parent language, with hureed and eastern torv evolving from it. Asdoh's influence on Bukk is enormous and is reflected in many words that are used to this day but clearly don't obey the spelling and pronunciation rules of a local dialect. In a way, asdoh is the most consistent part of Bukkean languages.

Main languages include Asdoh, Hureed and the Eastern Torv. Asdoh is a ded language and is named after the [[state of Asdoh]] where the language was spoken, but it is the parent Bukk language, with Hureed and Eastern Torv evolving from it. Asdoh's influence on Bukk is enormous and is reflected in many words that are used to this day but clearly don't obey the spelling and pronunciation rules of a local dialect. In a way, Asdoh is the most consistent part of Bukkean languages.

Bukkean languages are known for their fluid pronunciation rules which make it hard to navigate the various dialects, versions and offshoots. Written Bukk is more consistent and generally falls into three main buckets of old spelling, northern spelling and southern spelling.

Bukkean languages are known for their fluid pronunciation rules which make it hard to navigate the various dialects, versions and offshoots. Written Bukk is more consistent and can usually be understood by people who might have difficulty understanding each other's dialects.

Bukkean languages have a characteristic intonation of finishing a phrase or a sentence with the tone going up, which to a foreigner might sound like the speaker is counting or listing items off. This monotonous quality is widely regarded as aesthetically pleasing and also a sign of nobility when utilized in formal situations, such as weddings, funerals and legal proceedings. [[Mandae]] is frequently read with a similar monotonous intonation, albeit with a different tonal pattern.

Bukkean languages have a characteristic intonation of finishing a phrase or a sentence with the tone going up, which to a foreigner might sound like the speaker is counting or listing items off. This monotonous quality is widely regarded as aesthetically pleasing and also a sign of nobility when utilized in formal situations, such as weddings, funerals and legal proceedings. [[Mandae]] is frequently read with a similar monotonous intonation, albeit with a different tonal pattern.