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'''Kefan language''' is the language spoken in [[Leykaron]]. It originated in [[Afanyu]] and was spoken by the Kefan people. Kefan is closely related to [[Nalarli]] and has then replaced Nalarli as the language of the region.
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'''Kefan language''' is the language spoken in [[Leykaron]]. It originated in [[Afanyu]] and was spoken by the [[Kefan people]]. Kefan is closely related to [[Nalarli]] and has then replaced Nalarli as the language of the region.
    
Kefan's grammar is not especially difficult, but the language is known for its contextual complexity and a tendency to have words with very nuanced meanings. This close relationship between the language and the Kefan culture makes it very hard for foreigners to understand correct word usage.
 
Kefan's grammar is not especially difficult, but the language is known for its contextual complexity and a tendency to have words with very nuanced meanings. This close relationship between the language and the Kefan culture makes it very hard for foreigners to understand correct word usage.
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|"tulanar"||used when describing a senior person being surprised in a formal setting; this word cannot be used towards anyone junior in relation to the speaker, which would be considered highly improper and disrespectful towards the current state of the hierarchy
 
|"tulanar"||used when describing a senior person being surprised in a formal setting; this word cannot be used towards anyone junior in relation to the speaker, which would be considered highly improper and disrespectful towards the current state of the hierarchy
 
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This is a very extreme example, but having 3-4 important meanings of a word, misusing which might lead to awkward situations, is common, making it challenging for foreigners to speak proper Kefan.

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