Na'vi language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Naʼvi |
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| Lìʼfya leNaʼvi | ||||
| Created by | Paul Frommer | |||
| Date | 2005 | |||
| Setting and usage | 2009 film Avatar | |||
| Purpose |
constructed languages
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| Writing system | Latin script | |||
| Sources | constructed languages a priori languages |
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| Linguist List | 08n | |||
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The Na'vi language is a special language created for the blue-skinned Na'vi people in the exciting 2009 movie Avatar. It's what we call a constructed language. This means someone actually made it up, bit by bit, unlike languages we learn from our parents. While many people enjoy learning it, only its creator truly speaks it fluently. Lots of fans around the world are learning Na'vi, and there are websites and communities to help them!
How the Na'vi Language Was Created
The Na'vi language was first imagined by a smart professor named Paul Frommer. He started creating its first words in 2005, specifically for the Avatar movie. By the time the movie came out in 2009, Professor Frommer had already made over a thousand Na'vi words! He was the only one who fully understood all the grammar rules.
Learning Na'vi Today
Even though it's a made-up language, many people are learning Na'vi. Websites like Learn Na'vi offer lots of learning materials. They also have online forums where you can connect with other fans and practice speaking Na'vi together. It's a fun way to explore a unique part of the Avatar world!
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See also
In Spanish: Idioma na'vi para niños
