There are many different Kinds in Eden, and each has its own language. Since the geography of the planet forced the Kinds to coexist, many words are shared between tongues, albeit with changed meanings. This Статья focuses mainly on the language of the dragons.
Draconian is one of the most difficult languages to learn to write. The placement of certain letters and accents changes the meaning of the various words and phrases. There are few beings willingly to teach this strange tongue, and few of them reside on Earth.
The word eht, in Draconian, means "love." However, with the addition of a single r, the word's meaning is completely flipped around. Thus, reht means "hatred." Rreht is a particularly vulgar swear, and is difficult to translate. However, the closest approximation scholars have discovered is "f*** you." Even though this is a relatively new phrase, it is the closest translation thus far.
PRONUNCIATION TIPS
The triple r, rrr, is a drawn-out snarl with the upper lip raised to reveal the teeth. Taken on its own, it is a challenge of sorts. However, when used as part of a word, it shows anger, even if the speaker is saying nice things.
The single r does not have any special meaning by itself. It is pronounced the way humans pronounce it.
Eht is the English "met" without the m. Reht is the same.
There are many other details of this language, and others, which will be discussed as they appear.
Draconian is one of the most difficult languages to learn to write. The placement of certain letters and accents changes the meaning of the various words and phrases. There are few beings willingly to teach this strange tongue, and few of them reside on Earth.
The word eht, in Draconian, means "love." However, with the addition of a single r, the word's meaning is completely flipped around. Thus, reht means "hatred." Rreht is a particularly vulgar swear, and is difficult to translate. However, the closest approximation scholars have discovered is "f*** you." Even though this is a relatively new phrase, it is the closest translation thus far.
PRONUNCIATION TIPS
The triple r, rrr, is a drawn-out snarl with the upper lip raised to reveal the teeth. Taken on its own, it is a challenge of sorts. However, when used as part of a word, it shows anger, even if the speaker is saying nice things.
The single r does not have any special meaning by itself. It is pronounced the way humans pronounce it.
Eht is the English "met" without the m. Reht is the same.
There are many other details of this language, and others, which will be discussed as they appear.
I am a broken-winged eagle
Who cannot fly
Because I have set no goal for myself.
Other people laugh and scoff at me,
And I know that I must quickly find something
To hope for.
Everyday I think,
"What's the use? Nothing is my talent. Give up."
People think I am nothing but stupid,
But I can see that light within myself.
I have not yet soared.
I have not yet found my dream.
One day, I find something unique to dream for.
Writing.
Something that can take me to faraway places
Anywhere, beyond this universe.
And now I can soar.
Far, far, faraway
Where no one can catch me.
Where no one can disturb me.
Where I can be free.
Where I will no longer be
A broken-winged eagle.
Who cannot fly
Because I have set no goal for myself.
Other people laugh and scoff at me,
And I know that I must quickly find something
To hope for.
Everyday I think,
"What's the use? Nothing is my talent. Give up."
People think I am nothing but stupid,
But I can see that light within myself.
I have not yet soared.
I have not yet found my dream.
One day, I find something unique to dream for.
Writing.
Something that can take me to faraway places
Anywhere, beyond this universe.
And now I can soar.
Far, far, faraway
Where no one can catch me.
Where no one can disturb me.
Where I can be free.
Where I will no longer be
A broken-winged eagle.
Let us hold hands in joy
Let us sit on the warm white sand
And let us watch the sun set tonight
We're gonna be a pair
We're gonna fly away
And let nobody go into our minds
Toni-i-ight
We're gonna slowly stand up
Listen to the waves
Roar and wash into the sand
And I'm gonna lean on you
Oh where were the times?
Where were the moments?
It seems like last year
When I kissed Ты and locked eyes
The sun's settin
But we're never gonna leave each other
Not if we stay together
Like ever...like forever
Watch the sun set
Watch the waves roll into each other
Oh my dear,
We're gonna never be separated
Sun sets,
Waves roll,
We're gonna sleep...
Side by side.