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The vocabulary is derived from Latin; because of the severe limitations that Rigwayavo puts on every word (must be two syllables, must conform to the phonotactics), many terms are nearly unrecognisable. However, terms that are borrowed from Latin instead of being inherited can be as long as they need to be, and follow slightly different rules. Among the common rules that tend to influence development are: | The vocabulary is derived from Latin; because of the severe limitations that Rigwayavo puts on every word (must be two syllables, must conform to the phonotactics), many terms are nearly unrecognisable. However, terms that are borrowed from Latin instead of being inherited can be as long as they need to be, and follow slightly different rules. Among the common rules that tend to influence development are: | ||
* Rhotic sounds at the end of syllables are usually eliminated | * Rhotic sounds at the end of syllables are usually eliminated | ||
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'''Translation''': All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. | '''Translation''': All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. | ||
(Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights) | (Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights) | ||
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