The Threshold Language: A Foundation Guide
This guide contains the structural foundation of our family language. It is designed to be spoken natively by children, seamlessly adopted by adult friends, and strictly enforced at our front door.
The language operates on a flawless, exception-free logic system: words are built from simple consonant-vowel pairs, verbs never change their root forms, and vocabulary is constructed from practical, everyday use.
Proper names such as Olly, Karen, George, and Zola—bypass all language rules and are spoken exactly as they are in English.
The language uses a simplified alphabet designed to eliminate spelling confusion and ensure accessibility for developing speakers.
Sentences are built using the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order.
Verbs have no irregular forms. Time is indicated by adding a two-letter suffix to the root action.
To indicate more than one of an object, simply double the word (reduplication).
Questions are formed without changing the sentence order (in-situ).
Mastering these core 50 words is required for basic household communication.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mi | I / Me |
| Tu | You |
| Nu | We / Us |
| Mu | They / Them |
| Suwa | Partner |
| Fami | Family |
| Titi | Child / Baby |
| Paba | Parent |
| Mabo | Friend / Guest |
| Kobi | Pet / Cat |
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Doma | House |
| Duka | Room |
| Poro | Door |
| Bata | Shoe |
| Tapa | Foot |
| Koto | Coat |
| Bako | Bag |
| Sefa | Seat |
| Tebu | Table |
| Kupa | Cup |
| Fudo | Food |
| Wata | Water |
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Miya | Hello / Welcome |
| Nofa | Remove |
| Kute | Enter |
| Hato | Stop / Wait |
| Sido | Sit |
| Wako | Walk / Go |
| Moku | Eat |
| Nimi | Drink |
| Wiyo | Look |
| Hika | Listen |
| Puye | Play |
| Vutu | Give |
| Taka | Take |
| Kamo | Love |
| Hoda | Hold |
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ya | Yes |
| Na | No |
| Hina | Here |
| Tora | There |
| Nawa | Now |
| Hoka | Hot |
| Kura | Cold |
| Bika | Big |
| Pito | Small |
| Rapi | Happy / Good |
| Budi | Upset / Bad |
| Safi | Safe |
| Tosi | Thank you |
| Piri | Please |
| Sori | Sorry |
The number system is built on unique CV syllables to allow for rapid counting.
| Number Word | Number Word |
|---|---|
| Pa (1) | Sa (6) |
| Du (2) | Re (7) |
| Ti (3) | Vo (8) |
| Ko (4) | Ni (9) |
| Ma (5) | Da (10) |
To create larger numbers, simply combine the place values exactly as they are spoken.
This vocabulary governs how we describe the world outside the threshold.
By combining the root word for Day (Deya) with our tense markers (Pa/Nawa/To), we logically derive the days of the week.
By combining words we already know, we can instantly create new concepts without having to memorize anything new.
Notice how these mimic English words but strictly obey the CV rule!
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Peta | Plate |
| Kabo | Bowl (Cup-box) |
| Foti | Fork |
| Nafi | Knife |
| Suna | Spoon |
| Pato | Pot/Pan |
| Sipo | Sink |
| Ruso | Trash / Garbage |
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Sato | Cook / Prepare |
| Tiko | Cut / Chop |
| Kafi | Clean / Wash |
| Biro | Mix / Stir |
| Poma | Pour |
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mito | Meat |
| Veta | Vegetable / Plant |
| Fura | Fruit |
| Bomi | Bread / Grain |
| Mika | Milk / Dairy |
| Kori | Fire / Heat |
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Suta | Sweet |
| Sati | Salty |
| Pika | Spicy |
| Dira | Dry |
| Soki | Wet / Soupy |
Because you have the grammar engine fully installed, your friends and family can now navigate making dinner, feeding the cats, and cleaning up—all without breaking the threshold rule.
We combine Wata (Water) and Duka (Room) to create the Bathroom: Wataduka.
Notice how many of these are crushed English words!
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bodi | Body |
| Hedo | Head |
| Mata | Eye |
| Yira | Ear |
| Noso | Nose |
| Moso | Mouth |
| Tifa | Tooth / Teeth |
| Hana | Hand |
| Rama | Arm |
| Reka | Leg |
| Hera | Hair |
| Tapa | Foot |
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Beda | Bed |
| Toya | Toilet |
| Sawa | Shower/Bath |
| Sopo | Soap |
| Towa | Towel |
| Pepa | Paper (Toilet paper) |
| Buro | Brush |
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Sipi | Sleep |
| Weka | Wake / Wake up |
| Kafi | Wash / Clean |
| Pupu | Use the toilet |
| Hura | Hurt / Feel pain |
| Taya | Tired / Sleepy |
| Doti | Dirty |
| Kina | Clean |
By pairing these new words with our pronouns, grammar engine, and questions, you can navigate the entire morning and bedtime routines without breaking the threshold rule.
Notice how smoothly these English tech words slide into the strict CV rules!
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Tivi | TV/Screen/Monitor |
| Fono | Phone |
| Pisi | Computer / PC |
| Rito | Light / Lamp |
| Kema | Game |
| Musi | Music |
| Buko | Book |
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Sofa | Couch / Sofa |
| Foto | Picture / Photograph |
| Puyeka | Toy (Puye + Ka) |
| Kodo | Cord / Cable |
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Reso | Rest / Relax |
| Rido | Read |
| Sina | Make / Create / Code |
| Mako | Sing |
| Wina | Win |
| Fero | Lose / Fail |
Whenever your friends lack a word, they can just smash two existing words together!
Because you have the SVO grammar and question systems fully operational, you can easily host game nights, direct the TV, and manage screen time for a future child without ever reverting to English.
Mirrors English for instant recognition.
Because descriptor terms behave identically to ownership markers, multiple attributes attach sequentially without compromising structural logic.
Positioning modifiers directly after their target allows the speaker to form rich, nuanced descriptions instantly.
Essential tools when guiding a driver or assisting a child with spatial understanding!
Note: The system already incorporates Wako (Walk/Go) alongside Hato (Stop/Wait).
By leveraging our regular grammar system, speakers can stack positional terms to pinpoint exact locations without relying on extra prepositions (such as in, on, at).
Armed with these core terms, conversation transitions seamlessly from inside the house to the road.
By combining Sika and Doma to form "Hospital," visitors can rapidly construct logical expressions during urgent moments using established roots:
Equipped with this toolkit, household members can address scraped joints or kitchen hazards entirely within the language rules.
Complements rapi (happy) and budi (upset).
| Word | English Meaning | Phonetic Origin / Derivation |
|---|---|---|
| Mada | Mad / Angry | Mad |
| Sada | Sad / Unhappy | Sad |
| Sike | Scared/Afraid | Scared |
| Pura | Proud | Proud |
| Kala | Calm / Quiet | Calm |
| Nosi | Loud / Noisy | Noisy |
| Foni | Funny / Silly | Funny |
| Bore | Bored / Dull | Bored |
| Kani | Kind / Gentle | Kind |
| Mina | Mean / Rude | Mean |
| Biba | Busy / Occupied | Busy |
| Kewa | Curious / Inquisitive | Curious |
| Taki | Think / Thought | Think |
| Hopo | Hope / Wish | Hope |
| Dori | Dream / Imagine | Dream |
| Meme | Remember / Memory | Memory |
| Foke | Forget | Forget |
| Noyo | Know / Understand | Know |
Expands on wida (weather), veta (plant), and paka (park).
| Word | English Meaning | Phonetic Origin / Derivation |
|---|---|---|
| Tiri | Tree | Tree |
| Gisa | Grass/Lawn | Grass |
| Fawa | Flower / Blossom | Flower |
| Lifi | Leaf | Leaf |
| Sidi | Seed / Nut | Seed |
| Doti | Dirt/Soil / Ground | Dirt |
| Roka | Rock / Stone | Rock |
| Sada | Sand | Sand |
| Muni | Mountain / Hill | Mount |
| Riba | River / Stream | River |
| Leka | Lake / Pond | Lake |
| Sisi | Sea / Ocean | Sea |
| Bisi | Beach / Shore | Beach |
| Suka | Sky | Sky |
| Munu | Moon | Moon |
| Seta | Star (Celestial body) | Star |
| Fosa | Forest/Woods | Forest |
Complements kobi (pet/cat).
| Word | English Meaning | Phonetic Origin / Derivation |
|---|---|---|
| Dogo | Dog / Canine | Dog |
| Bodi | Bird / Avian | Bird |
| Fisi | Fish / Aquatic creature | Fish |
| Mawu | Mouse / Small Rodent | Mouse |
| Rabi | Rabbit / Bunny | Rabbit |
| Baga | Bug / Insect | Bug |
| Bisi | Bee | Bee |
| Kawa | Cow / Cattle | Cow |
| Piki | Pig / Swine | Pig |
| Sipi | Sheep | Sheep |
| Hosi | Horse | Horse |
| Daka | Duck | Duck |
Expands on bata (shoe) and koto (coat).
| Word | English Meaning | Phonetic Origin / Derivation |
|---|---|---|
| Sati | Shirt / Top | Shirt |
| Pana | Pants / Trousers | Pants |
| Soka | Sock | Sock |
| Hata | Hat / Cap | Hat |
| Dira | Dress / Robe | Dress |
| Buro | Bra / Underwear | Bra |
| Bero | Belt / Strap | Belt |
| Rini | Ring / Jewelry | Ring |
| Wasa | Watch/Clock | Watch |
| Bota | Boot | Boot |
| Kuro | Cloth / Fabric | Cloth |
| Poko | Pocket / Pouch | |
| Fasi | Fasten/Zip / Button | Fasten |
Expands on doma (house), tebu (table), and beda (bed).
| Word | English Meaning | Phonetic Origin / Derivation |
|---|---|---|
| Woro | Wall | Wall |
| Furo | Floor / Ground inside | Floor |
| Rufu | Roof / Ceiling | Roof |
| Wido | Window | Window |
| Kabi | Cabinet / Cupboard | Cabinet |
| Dori | Drawer | Drawer |
| Seha | Shelf | Shelf |
| Miro | Mirror | Mirror |
| Bira | Blanket / Quilt | Blanket |
| Piro | Pillow / Cushion | Pillow |
| Raga | Rug / Carpet | Rug |
| Dero | Desk / Work table | Desk |
| Yado | Yard / Garden / Patio | Yard |
| Gera | Garage / Car house | Garage |
Complements nafi (knife) and kodo (cord).
| Word | English Meaning | Phonetic Origin / Derivation |
|---|---|---|
| Hama | Hammer | Hammer |
| Siku | Screw / Bolt | Screw |
| Nera | Nail / Pin | Nail |
| Kuti | Scissors / Shears | Cut-tool |
| Tape | Tape / Adhesive | Tape |
| Gulu | Glue / Paste | Glue |
| Wuda | Wood / Timber | Wood |
| Meti | Metal / Steel / Iron | Metal |
| Pura | Plastic | Plastic |
| Gisa | Glass (material) | Glass |
| Kani | Can / Tin container | Can |
| Ropo | Rope / String | Rope |
| Boto | Bottle / Flask | Bottle |
Expands on sido (sit), kafi (wash), and sato (cook).
| Word | English Meaning | Phonetic Origin / Derivation |
|---|---|---|
| Opi | Open | Open |
| Kuro | Close / Shut | Close |
| Pusu | Push | Push |
| Puru | Pull | Pull |
| Lifi | Lift / Raise | Lift |
| Doro | Drop / Lower | Drop |
| Hana | Hang / Suspend | Hang |
| Wipi | Wipe / Scrub | Wipe |
| Supa | Sweep / Broom | Sweep |
| Tawa | Throw / Toss | Throw |
| Kasi | Catch / Snatch | Catch |
| Fidi | Feed / Provide food | Feed |
| Bayo | Buy / Purchase | Buy |
| Paya | Pay / Cost | Pay |
| Seli | Sell | Sell |
| Pisi | Pack / Store away | Pack |
Expands on hika (listen) and puye (play).
| Word | English Meaning | Phonetic Origin / Derivation |
|---|---|---|
| Toko | Talk / Speak | Talk |
| Sayo | Say / Tell / State | Say |
| Aski | Ask / Inquire | Ask |
| Aso | Answer / Reply | Answer |
| Kolo | Call/Shout / Phone | Call |
| Kisa | Kiss | Kiss |
| Hagu | Hug / Embrace | Hug |
| Sami | Smile | Smile |
| Lafa | Laugh / Chuckle | Laugh |
| Sera | Share / Divide | Share |
| Tisi | Teach / Instruct | Teach |
| Leno | Learn / Study | Learn |
| Kopi | Copy / Mimic | Copy |
| Fisi | Fix / Repair | Fix |
Complements fudo (food), mito (meat), and bomi (bread).
| Word | English Meaning | Phonetic Origin / Derivation |
|---|---|---|
| Rasi | Rice / Grain dish | Rice |
| Pasa | Pasta / Noodle | Pasta |
| Boto | Butter/Oil/ Fat | Butter |
| Sisi | Cheese | Cheese |
| Egi | Egg | Egg |
| Supa | Soup / Broth | Soup |
| Sara | Salad/Greens | Salad |
| Siki | Beef / Steak | Beef |
| Poko | Chicken / Poultry | Chicken |
| Bifi | Pork / Bacon | Pork |
| Suga | Sugar / Sweetener | Sugar |
| Pepo | Pepper / Seasoning | Pepper |
| Kofi | Coffee | Coffee |
| Tiya | Tea | Tea |
| Jusu | Juice | Juice |
| Sana | Snack | Snack |
Expands on hina (here), tupa (up), and hada (hard).
| Word | English Meaning | Phonetic Origin / Derivation |
|---|---|---|
| Mido | Middle / Center / Between | Middle |
| Ina | In/Inside / Interior | In |
| Awo | Out/Away/Gone | Away |
| Sami | Same / Equal/ Identical | Same |
| Difa | Different / Other | Different |
| Kawa | Clean / Pure / Clear | Clear |
| Wura | Warm / Cozy | Warm |
| Kuru | Cool / Chilly | Cool |
| Buri | Bright / Shiny | Bright |
| Lura | Low / Shallow | Low |
| Toro | Tall / High | Tall |
| Soto | Short / Brief | Short |
| Wido | Wide / Broad | Wide |
| Nero | Narrow / Thin | Narrow |
| Fiti | Fit/Proper / Ready | Fit |
| Riti | Right / Correct / True | Right |
| Wano | Wrong/False / Mistake | Wrong |
| Masi | Much / Many / More | Much |
| Lesi | Less / Fewer |