Carnian, also known as Karnišna (natively), is a South Slavic language spoken in Northern Italy, more specifically in two regions: Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto. The language borders on several languages spoken in the area, namely Slovene, Friulian, Venetian, Italian and German. Carnian is a fairly conservative language (it has dual, for example), but with heavy influence from the neighbouring Romance languages, both in its grammar and vocabulary. The official script of the language is Glagolitic but Latin is used at an increasing rate nowadays.
Background
Phonology
Consonants
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Bilabial
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Labio-dental
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Dental
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Alveolar
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Post-alveolar
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Retroflex
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Palatal
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Velar
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Pharyngeal
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Epiglottal
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Glottal
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| Lateral fric.
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Vowels
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Front
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Central
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Back
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| Mid
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Phonotactics
Orthography
Grammar
Morphology
Syntax