Khuzdul
From Langmaker
| Conlang | Khuzdul |
| Author | J.R.R. Tolkien |
| Year Began | 1940 |
| Language Type | professional fictional language |
| Lexicon Size | 73 |
| Etymologies | Yes |
| Grammar | Yes |
| Sample Texts | No |
| Primer | No |
Khuzdul is a professional fictional language. It was written by J.R.R. Tolkien in 1940. It has been used for a translation of the Babel Text. It is written with a unique script.
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Uniqueness
The secret language of the Dwarves. Oh, Balin, we hardly knew ye. The language of Tolkien's dwarves, based on triconsonantal roots.
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Language sources
Arabic, Semitic.
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External link
http://www.uib.no/People/hnohf/khuzdul.htm - Helge Kåre Fauskanger
