Writing T'eaj (Part 2): Transcription and Glossary
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[top]Introduction
Due to the nature of T'eaj's conscript, a way of transcribing needing to be implemented. This will include an ongoing list of all the symbols used in the writing system, and how they're written in the dictionary and translations.
The order they're written is
- hands
- handshapes
- position
- movement/directionality
[top]Hands
As covered in the consript lesson, the four corners indicate which hands are used, with the left side indicating your dominant side, and right indicating your non-dominant side.
| Hands | Dominant | Non-dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Upper | 1 | 2 |
| Lower | 3 | 4 |
[top]Pronouns
Pronouns generally aren't included in dictionary entries, but are included in translations. Instead, dictionary entries will indicate if the sign is directional (that is, things like palm orientation or movement direction depend on the subject and object) by using ≈, although it's generally placed in the movement position, which is at the end. It may be placed in the pronouns position if it only affects palm orientation, and not movement direction.
[top]Handshapes
Since each handshape has both a large and small form, they'll be presented like this for compactness. Most have a common name (ie. "point"), some have a T'eaj name (ie. "inɛt"). Names with strikethrough are out of date, but you might still find references of them.
hook = ɓ
V = Ѵ
open flat = ★
point = Ϧ
straight = Ш
pull = Ѧ
3 horns = 〣
loose claw, inɛt = ω
bent = ɿ
Y = ϒ
thumb apart = Щ
drop = Ỽ
thumb = ₱
fist = Ϙ[top]Position
head = ⭘
torso = ∏
[top]Movement
Most movement transcriptions look essentially the same as their conscript form, and are self explanatory if you've read lesson 1.
Curves are a little more complicated, but all follow the same pattern. Double lines point in the direction of movement (some will have double lines on both ends, which indicate moving back and forth, or hands moving in opposite directions, etc.). The single line indicates which side it curves toward.
Straight:
←
↑
→
↓
↔
↕
Curves:
╕
╛
╙
╜
╒
╘
╓
╖
╤
╧
╟
╢
Circular:
↺
↻
╨
Interlocking:
Ꝏ
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As discussed in Pronouns, ≈ can also be used to indicate a sign is directional. If the movement direction is dependent on the subject and object, this will be used instead of a specific directional movement.
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