Chakobsa

Chakobsa, also known as the magnetic language, was a hybrid language derived from various ancient Bhotani dialects, especially the Bhotani hunting language.

The language probably came into being after the first few Wars of Assassins. It became used to a lesser or greater extent by several groups, including the Bene Gesserit and the Fremen.

When House Corrino ruled the known universe, House Atreides used a form of Chakobsa as their Battle Language.

Vocabulary

 * Bi-lal kaifa
 * Bindu
 * Ghafla "distraction"
 * Kanla
 * Kwisatz Haderach
 * Muad'Dib
 * Prana
 * Sayyadina "friend of God"
 * Shadout
 * Umma

Meaning
The word chakobsa is found in the partially reconstructed language Bhotani and means "jargon" or "shop-talk".

Behind the Scenes
Chakobsa was a real-life secret language used by the medieval Circassian knights and princes. The name is derived from Bzhedukh (another Caucasian language) words šhə-k'oa-bza, meaning 'the language of hunters'. Since the fictional Chakobsa is said to be a hunting language, it is probable that Frank Herbert, who was interested in Muslim cultures, knew about this fact.

The Chakobsa and Fremen language of the Duniverse appears to be a portmanteau of French, Romani, Hebrew, Slavic, Greek and heavily altered Persian, Turkish, Sanskrit and Arabic.

Чакобса