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| nativename      = Ko'Tabulu
| nativename      = Ko'Tabulu
| image            = [[File:Tabulu_Islands_Seal.png|200px]]
| image            = [[File:Tabulu_Islands_Seal.png|200px]]
| imagecaption    = ''National Seal of [[Tabulu]], depicting the phrase "God Save Tabulu" in both English and Tabuluan.''
| imagecaption    = ''National Seal of [[Tabulu]], depicting the phrase "God Save Tabulu" in both Common and Tabuluan.''
| pronunciation    = /kaːtæbuːluː/
| pronunciation    = /kaːtæbuːluː/
| state            = [[Tabulu]]
| state            = [[Tabulu]]
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| speakers        = 149,000
| speakers        = 149,000
| date            = 2014
| date            = 2014
| speakers2        = 56,300 (Second Language)
| speakers2        = {{wp|L2 Speakers}}: 56,300
| familycolor      = Austronesian
| familycolor      = Austronesian
| fam1            = [[Thuadia|Thuado-]][[Caleren|Caleri]]
| fam1            = [[Thuadia|Thuado-]][[Caleren]]
| fam2            = [[North Caleri Language|North Caleri]]
| fam2            = [[North Caleren Language|North Caleren]]
| fam3            = [[Kristalotovode Language|Kristalotovode]]
| fam3            = [[Kristalotovode Language|Kristalotovode]]
| fam4            = [[Tabouhuianian Language|Tabouhuianian]]
| fam4            = [[Tabouhuianian Language|Tabouhuianian]]
| ancestor        = [[Old Tabuluan Language]]
| ancestor        = [[Old Tabuluan Language|Old Tabuluan]]
| ancestor2        = [[Old Tabuluan Language|Old Tabuluan]]
| ancestor2        =  
| dia1            = [[High Tabuluan]]
| dia1            = [[High Tabuluan]]
| dia2            = [[Low Tabuluan]]
| dia2            = [[Low Tabuluan]]
| dia3            = [[Torvonese-Tabuluan Creole]]
| dia3            = [[Torvonese-Tabuluan Creole]]
| dia4            = [[Common-Tabuluan Creole]]
| dia4            = [[Common-Tabuluan Creole]]
| script          = [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_Alphabet Common Alphabet]
| script          = [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_Alphabet Common Alphabet]<br>[[Tabuluan Alphabet]]
| sign            =  
| sign            =  
| posteriori      =  
| posteriori      =  
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| notice          = IPA
| notice          = IPA
}}
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Tabuluan, known as Ko'Tabulu by its native speakers, and Tabjulina to Tabuluans who speak [[Torvonese Language|Torvonese]], is a language that originated on the Tabulu Islands and has been spoken by Natives for roughly 650 years. The language's name stems from [[Tabulu|Tabulu's]] name, literally "islands of the sweetened ground," and thus Tabuluan means "language of the islands of the sweetened ground." Tabuluan has very little relation to most other languages, even regional ones, and is closest to [[Caleren|Caleri]] languages only in grammar and basic words. Due to Tabulu remaining uncolonized for most of its history, Tabuluan as a language has evolved to be completely unique from any other language, going as far as having a grammar structure completely unlike any other. Because of this, Tabuluan serves as a language many wish to learn simply for the pure difficulty, however Tabuluan has very little practical usage.  
Tabuluan, known by its native speakers as Ko'Tabulu, and by [[Torvon|Torvonese]] Tabuluans as Tabjulina, is the national language of [[Tabulu]]. Its origin can be traced back to early [[Caleren]] languages, although the only common similarities between modern Caleren languages and Tabuluan languages are the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonetics phonetic sounds], as well as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_alphabet the alphabet] in some former colonies. Overall, Tabuluan is considered a highly difficult language to learn with no practical usage, and therefore is scarcely spoken by non-Tabuluans. Tabuluan has four distinct dialects, [[High Tabuluan]] being the most commonly spoken. The other three dialects ([[Low Tabuluan]], [[Torvonese-Tabuluan Creole]], and [[Common-Tabuluan Creole]]) are spoken by roughly 28% of Tabuluan speakers, while High Tabuluan makes up 72 percent.  


The earliest confirmed existence of Tabuluan as a language dates back to [[Old Tabuluan Language|Old Tabuluan]], of which originated roughly 2,200 years ago. Old Tabuluan likely stemmed from early Caleren languages, and they share the same basic sounds. However, the Tabuluan language did not originally have an alphabet like most other languages, meaning that tracking the evolution of it is difficult. Old Tabuluan likely shared the same grammar as modern Tabuluan, however differed insofar as having far fewer words and relying partially on a basic sign language to communicate in-hand with verbal communication. Even today, remnants of this can be seen, as Tabuluan people are known to use their hands to convey things as they talk.
Tabuluan's earliest origins can be traced back to the Thuado-Calerens, in modern-day [[Kilowatt]] and [[Ganji Islands]] respectively. Around 2,200 years ago, a small collection of peoples from both these territories began a migration, meeting at Tabulu. The languages and grammar syntaxes began to blend, resulting in modern Tabuluan grammar, of which has remained largely unchanged throughout the ages. Some common sounds were also inherited from the Calerens, and the Tabuluan alphabet can find its origins in older Caleren alphabets. [[Old Tabuluan]], the predecessor to Tabuluan, was less reliant on verbal communication and partially used dexterous communication in a form of early [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Sign_Language sign language].  


The introduction of the [[Torvon|Torvonese]] as rulers in the 19th century brought about the [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_Alphabet Common Alphabet], of which is now used to write in Tabuluan. Further, the Torvonese language has been seen to mix with Tabuluan, resulting in a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creole_language Creole language] being formed. A similar item has happened in modern years with [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Language Common] due to the influx of tourism, and most Tabuluans can understand Common as well as speak it basically; although the Tabuluan accent is often indistinguishable to those who have not had at least some prior exposure.
High Tabuluan, also sometimes called Common Tabuluan, is the most commonly spoken dialect. High Tabuluan has very few differences between Low Tabuluan, the primary difference being that High Tabuluan uses the Common alphabet as opposed to the Native [[Tabuluan alphabet]]. Low Tabuluan is spoken by only 4,200 people as a native language, Still, verbal communication can occur between the two dialects, as they are the same language with minute differences. The [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Creole_Languages Creole] dialects, however, are much harder for High and Low Tabuluan speakers to understand, although if one knows either [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/English Common] or [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovenian_Language Torvonese], the dialects are understandable with relative ease. Both dialects of Creole use the Common alphabet, and are often learned prior to taking the step towards High or Low Tabuluan.


Tabuluan is one of the least-spoken languages in [[Anteria]], primarily due to its natural isolation. Modern Tabuluan has seen a very slow shift towards using grammar syntax reminiscent of Torvonese, as well as incorporating more Torvonese sounds into the Tabuluan phonetic such as the "Ch" sound made by "Č." Widely, this has actually caused a recession in the language, as reworking a grammatical structure is often considered difficult to do with advanced languages. [[Tabuluan Traditionalism|Traditionalists]] from Tabulu have advocated for the removal of Torvonese language from Tabulu, albeit this movement has been met with staunch resistance by the people of Tabulu, as well as the Torvonese goverment and minority populace within Tabulu itself.
Tabuluan is regulated by the Tabuluan States' [[Ministry for Culture and Linguistics]].
 
=Categorization=
The most broad categorization of Tabuluan language is the [[Thuadia|Thuado-]][[Caleren]] family under the [[North Caleren Language|North Caleren]] subgroup. Of the North Caleren subgroup, the [[Kristalotodove]] linguistic family encompasses Tabulu as well as the majority of other islands within the geographic region. Tabuluan is relatively similar to other Kristalotodovite languages, and overall it is considered easier for speakers of a Kristalotodovite language to understand and learn Tabuluan. Below the Kristalotodove group is the [[Tabouhuianian Language|Tabouhuianian family]], of which Tabuluan is the only language that still exists. Old Tabuluan was of the Tabouhuianian family, and modern Tabuluan is a direct descendant.
 
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Predictably, the isolation from other Caleren civilizations caused Tabuluan to diverge and form considerably differently. While the Tabuluan dialects are [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Intelligibility mutually intelligible], no form of Tabuluan, Creole or otherwise, is mutually intelligible with any other language. Still yet, some languages that died out 1,800-2,000 years ago do share a resemblance with Old Tabuluan, especially in grammar syntax.

Latest revision as of 18:10, 24 March 2021

Tabuluan
Tabulian
Ko'Tabulu
Tabulu Islands Seal.png
National Seal of Tabulu, depicting the phrase "God Save Tabulu" in both Common and Tabuluan.
Pronunciation/kaːtæbuːluː/
Native toTabulu
RegionKristalotovode
EthnicityTabuluan
Native speakers
149,000 (2014)
L2 Speakers: 56,300
Early form
Dialects
Common Alphabet
Tabuluan Alphabet
Official status
Official language in
Flag of Tabulu.pngTabulu
Recognised minority
language in
 Torvon(partial)
Language codes
ISO 639-1tb
ISO 639-2tbu
ISO 639-3tbninclusive code
Individual codes:
htu – High Tabuluan
ltu – Low Tabuluan
ttc – Torvonese-Tabuluan Creole
ctc – Common-Tabuluan Creole
Glottologtabu1099[1]
Tabulu Loc.png
Map displaying Tabulu in red, indicating the only areas where Tabuluan is spoken by more than 5% of the population.
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Tabuluan, known by its native speakers as Ko'Tabulu, and by Torvonese Tabuluans as Tabjulina, is the national language of Tabulu. Its origin can be traced back to early Caleren languages, although the only common similarities between modern Caleren languages and Tabuluan languages are the phonetic sounds, as well as the alphabet in some former colonies. Overall, Tabuluan is considered a highly difficult language to learn with no practical usage, and therefore is scarcely spoken by non-Tabuluans. Tabuluan has four distinct dialects, High Tabuluan being the most commonly spoken. The other three dialects (Low Tabuluan, Torvonese-Tabuluan Creole, and Common-Tabuluan Creole) are spoken by roughly 28% of Tabuluan speakers, while High Tabuluan makes up 72 percent.

Tabuluan's earliest origins can be traced back to the Thuado-Calerens, in modern-day Kilowatt and Ganji Islands respectively. Around 2,200 years ago, a small collection of peoples from both these territories began a migration, meeting at Tabulu. The languages and grammar syntaxes began to blend, resulting in modern Tabuluan grammar, of which has remained largely unchanged throughout the ages. Some common sounds were also inherited from the Calerens, and the Tabuluan alphabet can find its origins in older Caleren alphabets. Old Tabuluan, the predecessor to Tabuluan, was less reliant on verbal communication and partially used dexterous communication in a form of early sign language.

High Tabuluan, also sometimes called Common Tabuluan, is the most commonly spoken dialect. High Tabuluan has very few differences between Low Tabuluan, the primary difference being that High Tabuluan uses the Common alphabet as opposed to the Native Tabuluan alphabet. Low Tabuluan is spoken by only 4,200 people as a native language, Still, verbal communication can occur between the two dialects, as they are the same language with minute differences. The Creole dialects, however, are much harder for High and Low Tabuluan speakers to understand, although if one knows either Common or Torvonese, the dialects are understandable with relative ease. Both dialects of Creole use the Common alphabet, and are often learned prior to taking the step towards High or Low Tabuluan.

Tabuluan is regulated by the Tabuluan States' Ministry for Culture and Linguistics.

Categorization

The most broad categorization of Tabuluan language is the Thuado-Caleren family under the North Caleren subgroup. Of the North Caleren subgroup, the Kristalotodove linguistic family encompasses Tabulu as well as the majority of other islands within the geographic region. Tabuluan is relatively similar to other Kristalotodovite languages, and overall it is considered easier for speakers of a Kristalotodovite language to understand and learn Tabuluan. Below the Kristalotodove group is the Tabouhuianian family, of which Tabuluan is the only language that still exists. Old Tabuluan was of the Tabouhuianian family, and modern Tabuluan is a direct descendant.

Distribution of dialects of Tabuluan.

  High Tabuluan (72.1%)
  Torvonese-Tabuluan Creole (12.9%)
  Common-Tabuluan Creole (11%)
  Low Tabuluan (4%)

Predictably, the isolation from other Caleren civilizations caused Tabuluan to diverge and form considerably differently. While the Tabuluan dialects are mutually intelligible, no form of Tabuluan, Creole or otherwise, is mutually intelligible with any other language. Still yet, some languages that died out 1,800-2,000 years ago do share a resemblance with Old Tabuluan, especially in grammar syntax.

  1. Hammarström, Harald; Forkel, Robert; Haspelmath, Martin, eds. (2017). "Tabuluan". Glottolog 3.0. Jena, Germany: Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History.