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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 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'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. |