Dwarf Fortress

Dwarf Fortress

Goblins' Slang Language
7 Comments
Schuchart 4 Nov, 2024 @ 10:55am 
Damn, niemst, you are on a roll with your mods!
niemst  [author] 4 Nov, 2024 @ 2:27am 
@Unfortunate - thanks :-)

Regarding non-native speakers, the disclaimer is more about cases when I could introduce unwanted connotations.
For an example of the issue in an obvious case: nicknames (diminutive) for Richard, I could use "Rick," "Ricky," or "Dick," etc. As in my native language, there would be no double meaning for these names, but in English, it is not all the same despite being proper nicknames. Choosing one version over another could introduce unwanted double-meaning. So, I assume there are many words that, for native speakers, have some broader meaning than literal ones (mainly when used in slang). I would appreciate feedback if you notice cases where the translation instead of smile brings odd connotations.
Unfortunate 3 Nov, 2024 @ 10:03am 
Non-native English speaking makes the translations more fun! Goblins aren't native English speakers either.:urist:
[+DG+] Sir_Castic 18 Mar, 2023 @ 11:11pm 
the fact that you're non native means your fictional language is more interesting. don't try to be more like english, you're good enough as your own thing.
Minecraft Dot Com 11 Mar, 2023 @ 10:47pm 
It's great to see a bit of an overhaul to goblin names! It adds a lot more flavor to my child snatchers Tourists :)
Naesh 24 Feb, 2023 @ 9:11pm 
genius
Benstorm 22 Feb, 2023 @ 1:18am 
mmmm my mod pack mmm.