Rorakake Guide

Phonology

P (like English Poodle, /p/)
T (like English Computer, /t/)
K (like English Cookie, /k/)
B (like English Ball, /b/)
G (like English Game, /g/)
S (like English Sing, /s/)
R (like English Run or /ɾ/)
A (like English Pat, /a/ or /ɑ~a~æ~ɐ/; /a/ if you're normal or… whatever that was if you're a filthy anglophone)
E (like English Pit, /e/ or /ɛ/ if you're a filthy anglophone)
I (like English Peel, /i/)
O (like English Goat, /o/ or /oʊ/ if you're a filthy anglophone)
U (like English Poodle, /u/ or pronounced like /ɯ/ — like English pOOdle, but do not round lips)

CV syllables ONLY.
Si gets turned into Shi.
Stress is on the first syllable.

Grammar

1. Parts of Speech: Rorakake has 4 simple parts of speech: NOUNS, VERBS, DESCRIPTORS, PREPOSITIONS.
2. Word Order: Possessee-Possessor, Subject-Verb-Object, Noun-Adjective, Preposition-Noun.
3. Situation Nouns: Relative clauses, participles, gerunds, and adjectified verbs are indicated with situation nouns. They are marked by putting quotes around the clause or verb.
   Examples:
   The cat that I love: Kutari "pu pati".
   I am playing: Pu "peta".
   I like singing: Pu pati "piru".
   I played: Pu "peta rekigi".
4. Sentences in Rorakake always end with a question mark, an exclamation mark, or a period.
5. To group nouns in Rorakake, place the nouns together with Ru as the conjunction.
6. To make plural nouns in Rorakake, place the word Kagi after a noun.
   Example: Po pegu kutari kagi ru kitaru.
   ("SHE OWN CAT MANY AND DOG.")
7. Words with I, U, E, and O mostly have opposites.
8. Articles in Rorakake don't exist.
9. Sentence Types:
   • Question: Put a question mark at the end of a sentence.
   • Declarative: Do nothing.
   • Request: Put taru at the beginning of the sentence.
   • Demand: Put teru at the beginning of the sentence.
   • Optative: Put re at the beginning of the sentence.
10. Possessives are marked by putting Re in between the possessee and possessor.
11. Superlatives and Comparatives: Marked as demonstrated with the adjective "happy":
    • serosu kagu: the least happy
    • serosu kega: less happy
    • serosu kiga: happier
    • serosu koga: happiest
12. Question Words: To form different types of questions, place the following words at the beginning of the clause:
    Where: Gega
    What: Goga
    How: Guga
    Why: Roga
    Who: Riga
    When: Riko
    What kind of: Riku
    How much: Riki
13. Noun phrases can be created by putting the head noun before the describing noun. Verbs work exactly the same.
14. Intransitive sentences are made with the subject and verb only.
15. Descriptors can describe other descriptors.
    Example: Kigiki serosu ("Happily together" / "TOGETHER HAPPY")
16. To say someone is (Adjective), simply put the noun and the adjective with the copula Ki before the adjective. This is not used for tenses and can be used for two nouns.
17. Direct objects always come before indirect objects, with no prepositions.
18. Tenses: Formed with auxiliary verbs.
    Past: (VERB) Rekigi / (VERB) Bi
    Present: (VERB) (no marker)
    Future: (VERB) Rokugu / (VERB) Ra
19. To form passive verbs, use the subject of the verb as the object.
    Example: Ice melts: Riga kugoku rega.
    ("MELT BLOCK COLD." where "BLOCK COLD" is ice.)
20. Numbers are created with different factors from most to least significant.
    Example: 12 is represented as 22, or Kaga kiga kiga.
    (Literally: "TWO FIVES, AND A TWO.")
21. To signify the main subject of discussion, use the topic marker Ti after the noun.
    Example: Speaking of the baby, it's learning to walk! Biki ti kerigi "tare!"
    (Literally: "BABY TOPIC-MARKER LEARN "WALK!"")

Vocabulary

Pu: (N) I/Me
Pe: (N) You
Pi: (N) They/Them (singular)
Po: (N) She/He/It
Bo: (N) You (Plural)
Bosute: (N) They/Them (plural)
Pati: (V) Love/Like
Tatu: (V) Hate
Kutari: (N) Cat
Kitaru: (N) Dog
Tare: (V) Walk
Tari: (V) Run
Ri: (P) To
Re: (P) Of
Ra: (P) From
Pitara: (N) Thing
Rora: (N) Language
Kake: (N) The Kake people, The People of the east
Rorakake: (N) Kake Language
Puka: (D) Before, Northeast
Pika: (D) After, Southwest
Peta: (V) Play with, Play (a game)
Pero: (V) Talk, talk to
Piru: (V) Sing
Kagi: (D) Many
Kagu: (D) Zero
Kega: (D) One
Kiga: (D) Two
Koga: (D) Three
Kuga: (D) Four
Kaga: (D) 5(BASE10)/10(BASE5)
Kagara: (D) 25(BASE10)/100(BASE5)
Pegu: (V) Own, Have (alienable)
Pego: (V) Own (inalienable)
Paga: (V) See
Kutaro: (N) Sun
Kutare: (N) Moon
Pupo: (N) Sister
Pipe: (N) Brother
Pari: (V) Shine
Sari: (N) Girl
Saru: (N) Boy
Serosu: (D) Happy
Sereshi: (V) Cause
Soreshi: (D) Sad
Bataru: (D) Near, close
Batari: (D) Far
Rokari: (D) Big
Rekaru: (D) Small
Rure: (V) Live
Riro: (V) Die
Reki: (V) Know, to be smart
Roku: (V) To be stupid, to not know
Turo: (N) Person
Keri: (N) Game
Kara: (V) Greet
Gurasu: (N) Vase, cup, glass
Kori: (V) Create
Keru: (V) Destroy, break
Kureko: (V) To have sex, to fornicate, to make love
Kero: (N) Gender
Raro: (D) High
Rare: (D) Low
Turoraro: (N) God
Te: (D) Only
Tora: (V) Obey
Tera: (V) Disobey
Kuroro: (V) To give birth
Kurere: (V) To kill
Roka: (D) Correct, Yes
Reka: (D) No, Not, Wrong
Rokaru: (V) Give
Rekari: (V) Take
Gogi: (P) In
Kugopi: (V) To defecate
Kugope: (V) To urinate
Kugo: (N) bodily functions
Gagopa: (N) Room
Gagopakugo: (N) Bathroom
Gitaru: (N) Guitar
Roka: (V) Need
Ruka: (V) Want
Kugepi: (D) Magic
Sogari: (N) Screen
Sogarikugepi: (N) Computer
Sogarikugepirekaru: (N) Tablet
Kogiru: (P) For
Tabeta: (V) Consume, eat
Kugoku: (N) Block
Kugoki: (V) Block
Kabeka: (N) Tool
Keraku: (V) Annoy
Kerako: (D) Annoying
Kigiri: (N) Money, Gold
Rukatu: (D) East, Red
Rukako: (D) West, Blue
Rukashi: (D) South, Yellow
Rukaso: (D) North, Black
Kogiko: (N) Noodle
Beki: (N) Bread, Food
Kigi: (N) Fish
Kogagi: (N) Rice
Rigaki: (N) Ball
Korepu: (N) Mother
Keropi: (N) Father
Kipoto: (N) Clothes
Gagi: (V) Animate
Kagiro: (N) Play, Show
Koshikashikagakuga: (N) Nine-tailed fox
Koshi: (N) Fox
Kashi: (N) Tail
Kushi: (V) Leave
Sogiki: (D) Soft
Seguku: (D) Hard
Sareka: (D) Sexual
Kubikashito: (N) Drug
Kusashi: (V) Scare
Kishi: (N) Legend
Kiso: (N) Adult
Kuse: (N) Child
Gigiki: (D) All
Kageshi: (D) Restricted
Shiba: (N) Land
Shigosa: (V) Allow
Gagoshi: (V) Help
Kubi: (N) Marijuana
Kabishi: (V) Serve
Gogo: (D) Good
Gege: (D) Bad, Evil
Gigegashi: (N) Corn
Kukashiga: (V) Pop
Kebe: (V) Smoke
Kugekasashi: (N) Snake
Kaba: (N) Volcano / Mountain
Katu: (N) China
Geshi: (N) Letter, Symbol
Geshikatu: (N) Logograph, Chinese Characters
Gasa: (N) Letter, Note
Kabashigi: (N) Adventure, Journey
Sarashi: (N) Undergarment
Kushigishi: (N) Machine
Kashigashi: (N) Arm
Shishi: (N) Leg
Sasa: (N) Hand
Sese: (N) Foot
Susu: (N) Toe
Soso: (N) Finger
Kiki: (N) Eye
Kuku: (N) Nose
Kaka: (N) Mouth
Keke: (N) Ear
Koko: (N) Hair
Pigu: (N) Neck
Piku: (N) Head
Piki: (N) Face
Bububo: (V) Babble
Bububu: (N) Jacket
Baki: (V) Fight*
Katata: (N) Sword
Kogishi: (N) Cloud
Tero: (N) Water
Riri: (N) Fire
Kika: (P) With (Instrumental)
Kikaki: (P) With ("With friends, etc.")
Toro: (N) Wind
Turu: (N) Earth (dirt)
Boru: (N) Earth (Planet)
Kishiki: (V) Become
Rareku: (N) Typhoon
Rigakisese: (N) Football, Soccer
Kebe: (N) Candy
Kigiki: (D) Together
Kuguku: (D) Apart
Piri: (N) Soul
Pere: (V) Sell
Poro: (V) Buy
Pira: (N) Life/existence
Kigikigi: (N) Property
Gagiga: (V) Sign
Gagigi: (N) Signature
Rigi: (D) Here
Rugu: (D) Away
Gagege: (N) Contract
Geshika: (N) Writing System
Go: (P) At
Gaki: (N) Subject
Gaka: (N) Verb
Gaku: (N) Object
Gasara: (V) Want/Desire
Roro: (N) Prison
Gishi: (V) Read
Kikiri: (V) Scream
Kukuru: (V) Whisper
Rita: (D) Every
Ruta: (D) No/None
Rekigi: (V) To finish
Rekigiki: (V) To stop
Rokugu: (V) To start
Rega: (D) Cold
Roga: (D) Hot
Riga: (V) Melt
Ruga: (V) Freeze
Rageshi: (N) Train
Rigiki: (D) Aboveground
Ruguku: (D) Subterranean
Rega: (D) Half
Rariku: (N) Tornado
Rege: (N) Pet
Ba: (N) Shop/Store
Bi: (D) Was, past-imperfect marker
Ra: (D) Will, future-imperfect marker
Ru: (N) Cube
Te: (D) Important
To: (D) Insignificant, Unimportant
Ta: (N) Opportunithy
Ti: (D) Speaking of/Topic Marker
Tu: (V) Be at
Karo: (D) Now, at this moment
Bateri: (N) Battery
Keroga: (V) Turn off, shut down
Korega: (V) Turn on, start up
Kagikagi: (D) Full
Kagukagu: (D) Empty
Kugi: (N) Menu
Ki: (V) To be
Kari: (N) Mode/Status
Titari: (N) Lizard
Katari: (N) Dragon
Geti: (N) Bear
Shika: (N) Deer
Sabe: (N) Red Panda
Bata: (N) Sea anemone
Putishi: (N) Red Crowned Crane
Gari: (N) Sable
Patiri: (N) Firefly
Sero: (N) Japanese Serow
Kerigi: (V) Learn
Korugu: (V) Unlearn
Reteta: (V) Grammatical mood
Kagiso: (V) Modify
Keri: (N) Robot
Tagi: (V) Defeat
Keroshi: (V) Vote
Tata: (N) Paper, card
Gigi: (N) Bullet, Projectile
Gugu: (V) Launch
Kuru: (D) Cool/Cold
Kiri: (N) Information
Kera: (N) City, Town
Segi: (D) Awesome, amazing
Shigi: (D) Special
Pitari: (N) Character, Avatar
Kegishi: (N) Romantic partner
Taki: (V) Lock
Teki: (N) File
Tegi: (N) Data
Segore: (V) Share
Su: (V) Write
Biki: (N) Baby, Infant
Tashiso: (D) Official
Kubeto: (P) Despite
Taseshita: (N) Clam
Shiki: (V) Arrive
Korubipu: (N) Direction, path
Pakuru: (N) Leader
Gopibu: (V) Hope, wish
Gakata: (V) Prepare
Roropo: (D) Forgettable
Rerepe: (D) Unforgettable
Tibobuga: (N) Meal
Shibiki: (V) Cook, roast
Suku: (D) Quick, fast
Bibi: (D) If
Bigishi: (V) Disguise
Su: (P) as
Geshishi: (N) Length
Keshisu: (D) Same
Begarisa: (V) Excersize
Rere: (D) Crazy
Roro: (D) Sane, normal
Bogi: (V) Explain
Bogibo: (N) Explanation
Roteshi: (N) Medicine
Rusa: (V) Listen/hear
Rokuri: (D) Dumb/stupid/lame/cringe
Sebata: (V) Exaggerate
Kurere: (N) Trouble
Suture: (V) Stretch
Tutugi: (P) On
Retuga: (N) Window
Reregi: (V) Join
Rorogu: (V) Leave
Sesobato: (N) Oven
Kugi: (P) That
Segise: (N) Steam
Kekeki: (N) Smoke
Segige: (V) To Steam (dumplings, broccoli, et cetera)
Ge: (N) We/Us
Gikiparo: (N) Ham
Bapekare: (N) Beef
Kabaga: (N) Hamburger
Rosaso: (D) Tasty, delicious
Guro: (V) Believe
Kore: (V) Speak, say
Bura: (V) Call (a name)
Tapatega: (D) Regional
Tapate: (N) Region
Tite: (D) New
Tuto: (D) Old
Tetete: (N) Phrase
Tegoke: (V) Understand
Kegoke: (V) Thank
Bu: (P) But
Tereki: (N) Angle
Garase: (N) Apple
Rapateki: (N) Ant/insect
Kakekiko: (N) Fruit
Keke: (N) Grass
Kegi: (N) Group
Baba: (V) Kiss
Gega: (D) Where
Guga: (D) How
Roga: (D) Why
Riga: (D) Who
Riko: (D) When
Riku: (D) What kind of
Riga: (D) How much
Tagutosuge: (N) Ambitiom
Rupa: (N) Angel
Surobitipo: (N) Mud
Biti: (V) Lay (something down)
Keteke: (N) Group, Collection
Rebe: (N) Music, Sound
Kere: (N) Alert, warning
Begiko: (N) Word
Kegita: (D) Innapropriate, Explicit
Shigishi: (N) Fur, coat
Tekete: (P) Around
Ru: (P) And
Rogeshi: (D) Always
Regosu: (D) Never
Kiriri: (D) Angry
Kururu: (D) Sad
Beshi: (V) Hug
Kiro: (N) Account
Biri: (V) Act
Bore: (N) Bag
Bebero: (V) Draw
Tuke: (D) Fun
Tiko: (D) Boring
Kere: (N) School
Keki: (V) Sleep
Koku: (V) Wake up
Teteki: (V) Work
Kikiro: (N) Book
Buku: (N) Senior citizen, geriatric
Shike: (N) Lap
Sogarikugepishike: (N) Laptop
Kiriki: (N) Bird
Teto: (N) Door
Kekegi: (N) Button
Teregi: (V) Open
Torogu: (V) Close
Tepeta: (V) To play (an instrument)
Tepeti: (N) Friend
Topotu: (N) Enemy
Kekeko: (V) Roll towards
Kokoke: (V) Roll away
Tekiki: (D) Cool/Attractive or interesting
Biribi: (D) This (here)
Burubu: (D) That (over there)
Gegege: (D) Horrible
Kekigo: (N) Years of age
Tekiri: (N) Name
Gegu: (P) Out
Geki: (N) Repetition, Time
Geri: (D) Fat
Giki: (N) Pig
Kerobu: (N) Crow
Kereki: (N) Sky
Kebi: (N) Acid, a low pH substance
Kobu: (N) Base, a high pH substance
Ketesaru: (N) Family 
Kegi: (V) To move, to migrate
Ribu: (V) Find, locate
Rikiki: (N) Plane, flat surface
Regi: (D) Another 
Sebi: (D) Thorough
Bitube: (N) Oil, bitumen
Botobi: (N) Paste (like a semi-liquid)
Teba: (N) Tower
Tebi: (N) Top, highest point
Tobu: (N) Lowest point
Tebiki: (N) Heavens, the sky
Kobi: (V) To scatter
Beru: (P) Through, throughout
Bebi: (V) To do an action
Koru: (N) Nothing
Keri: (N) All things; everything
Bibo: (V) Request, propose
Segukugu: (D) Impossible
Bebari: (N) Lake
Begibi: (N) Ocean, sea
Rera: (N) Star
Kaku: (N) Korea
Tipo: (N) Japan
      

Descriptive Phrases

Kabeka kogiru "pero": (N) Phone
kagiro "gagi": (N) Anime, Cartoon
Kugoku sogiki: (N) Pillow
Kugoku rega: (N) Ice
Rageshi ruguku: (N) Subway
Tata "Keroshi": (N) Ballot
Gigi "gugu" pitara: (N) Gun
"Su" tegi: (V) Post (something online)

Examples