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'''Chakobsa''', also known as the ''magnetic language'', was a hybrid language derived from various ancient [[Bhotani]] dialects, especially the Bhotani hunting language. |
'''Chakobsa''', also known as the ''magnetic language'', was a hybrid language derived from various ancient [[Bhotani]] dialects, especially the Bhotani hunting language. |
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When [[House Corrino]] ruled the known universe, [[House Atreides]] used a form of Chakobsa as their [[Battle Language]]. |
When [[House Corrino]] ruled the known universe, [[House Atreides]] used a form of Chakobsa as their [[Battle Language]]. |
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| + | ==Vocabulary== |
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| + | *[[Bi-lal kaifa]] |
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| + | *[[Bindu]] |
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| + | *[[Ghafla]] "distraction" |
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| + | *[[Kanla]] |
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| + | *[[Kwisatz Haderach]] |
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| + | *[[Muad'Dib]] |
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| + | *[[Prana]] |
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| + | *[[Sayyadina]] "friend of God" |
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| + | *[[Shadout]] |
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| + | *[[Umma]] |
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| + | ==Meaning== |
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| + | The word ''chakobsa'' is found in the partially reconstructed language [[Bhotani]] and means "jargon" or "shop-talk". |
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| + | ==Behind the Scenes== |
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| + | Chakobsa was a real-life secret language used by the medieval Chechen knights and princes. The name is derived from Bzhedukh (another Caucasian language) words ''šhə-k'oa-bza'', meaning 'the language of hunters' [http://www.languagehat.com/archives/003126.php]. 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. |
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| + | The Chakobsa and Fremen language of the Duniverse appears to be a portmandeau of French, Romani, Hebrew, Slavic, Greek and heavily altered Persian, Turkish, Sanskrit and Arabic. |
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Revision as of 19:56, 6 December 2019
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 Chechen knights and princes. The name is derived from Bzhedukh (another Caucasian language) words šhə-k'oa-bza, meaning 'the language of hunters' [1]. 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 portmandeau of French, Romani, Hebrew, Slavic, Greek and heavily altered Persian, Turkish, Sanskrit and Arabic.