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Nov-Esperanto

Nov-Esperanto

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A simpler form of Esperanto made to be easier to learn
  • noun
  • /nɒv ɛsˈpɛrantoʊ/
translation icon : Nov-Esperanto
  • Nov-Esperanto was designed to be easier to learn than traditional Esperanto.

Examples

  • Few people speak Nov-Esperanto today, but it remains of interest to language reformers.

  • Linguists compare Nov-Esperanto and Esperanto to understand how artificial languages evolve.

  • Nov-Esperanto was created in an attempt to address perceived complexities in original Esperanto.

  • Many people are learning Nov-Esperanto as a second language.

  • Have you heard about Nov-Esperanto?

  • Some educators believe that Nov-Esperanto could help bridge language barriers in international communication.

  • While Nov-Esperanto is not widely spoken, there are still a few communities dedicated to its use.

Surface Forms

Nov-Esperanto singular
Nov-Esperantos plural

Morphology

Nov-Esperanto = Esperanto (semi-transparent) = nov + Esperanto + nov

The hyphenated prefix 'nov-' signals 'new' applied to the language name, so speakers can often infer 'a new form of Esperanto', but 'nov-' is not a widely productive English prefix and may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

Nov-Esperanto simply means 'new Esperanto'; nov- is like the English word 'novel' and means 'new', and Esperanto was a name chosen by the language's inventor that means 'one who hopes'. So, Nov-Esperanto is a newer, simpler version of the artificial language Esperanto.