Mmuock language explained
Mmuock, also called Mmock in some regions, is the language of the Mmuock (Mmock) people of western Cameroon. A writing system is based on the Latin script.
Mmuock is a tonal language: the phrase a fa lèlā can mean at least four different things depending on the tone on the second ⟨a⟩:[1]
- a fǎ lèlā. she has been wrong to cry
- a fâ lèlā. she will be wrong to cry
- a fȧ lèlā. she [when she wants, or has, to] makes the mistake of crying
- a fă lèlā. she [as is in her nature] makes the mistake of crying.
Orthography
The Mmuock alphabet referenced herein has notations for fifteen tones and forty letters.[2]
Keyboard layouts
Some Unix-like operating systems such as Linux provide an XKB keyboard layout for the Mmuock alphabet. The keyboard layout is a variant of the layout for Cameroon English.[3]
Under Microsoft Windows, Android, the iPhone and iPad, a keyboard layout is available that uses Keyman keyboard layouts.[4]
Sample phrases
- Welcome
Zàlèsǣh (to one person)
Peì zàlèsǣh (to more than one person)
- Enjoy your stay
Zàlènáng (to one person)
Peì zàlènáng (to more than one person)
- How do you do?
À la ká? (to a non-elder)
- What’s up? (casual)
Ǹgálé?
- Bon appetit / Have a nice meal
À tsá Ńtsēr
- Bon voyage / Have a good journey
Qei lènda (to one person)
Peì qéí lènda (to more than one person)
- Thank you
M nkongtè wúó (to one person)
M nkongtè wéí (to more than one person)
- Thanks!
M nkongte̋External links
Notes and References
- Book: Fotang, Tano . The Sound of Mmuock (Vol 1: Orthography) . second. Bamenda . Magnolian Publishers. 2016. 978-9956-645-28-2 .
- Web site: Mmuock Orthography . Mmuock Language Society . June 14, 2017.
- Web site: Cameroon XKB Symbols . freedesktop.org . February 25, 2018.
- Web site: Mmuock keyboards for Mobile Devices . africacy.net . June 14, 2017.
