Fiction:Dubbyan Language

The Dubbyan language is a very confusing language, especially compared to the Galactic Standard. It is only speakable by one whose vocal cords are capable of making strange clicking noises, although some have successfully communicated with the Dubbya through similar-sounding grunts. It is best, though, to try and speak with the Dubbya through the Galactic Standard. They'll understand it, and probably write responses down for you so that you don't get lost when speaking with them.

Spoken Dubbyan
When spoken, Dubbyan language is nearly impossible to comprehend to a non-Dubbya ear. The various clicks that represent every word sound almost exactly the same, a fact that infuriates many during diplomatic conventions. The clicks follow a syllable rule, in which every syllable recieves a different "click." (Example, the word 'apple' would sound like 'Klick-klick,' while the word 'banana' would sound like 'Klick-klick-klick.') Every other syllable is stressed in the Dubbyan language, but do to the speed that they can communicate at it can be hard to tell this.

Written Dubbyan
While still very complicated, Dubbyan language is at least possible to understand when written. They use a system of dashes and dots, very similar to morse code. Every string of five symbols forms a different letter. The different symbols include: ' (High dot), (Low dot) - (High dash) and _ (Low dash) Combined together, a surprising amount of letters can be formed.

Dubbyan Alphabet
,,',, is the equivilant of "A" in English. Its click is pronounced "Click-ah"

__-__ is the equivilant of "B". Its click is pronounced, "Buh-click"

-'-'- is the equivilant of "C" and "K". Its click is pronounced, "Click"

--_-- is the equivilant of "D". Its click is pronounced, "Da-click"

..-.. is the equivilant of "E". Its click is pronounced, "Eh-click-eh"

-___- is the equivilant of "F" and "P". Its click is pronounced, "Feh-click-uh"

-,_,- is the equivilant of "G" and "J". Its click is pronounced, "Juh-click"

-'_'- is the equivilant of "H". Its click is pronounced, "Click-ha"

'-,-' is the equivilant of "I" and "Y". Its click is pronounced, "Eee-click"

-,,,- is the equivilant of "L". Its click is pronounced, "Click-lee"

,',', is the equivilant of "M". Its click is pronounced, "Muh-click"

_-_-_ is the equivilant of "N". Its click is pronounced, "Click-ni"

_____ is the equivilant of "O". Its click is pronounced, "Click-oh"

',,,' is the equivilant of "Q". Its click is pronounced, "Click-ue"

_---_ is the equivilant of "R". Its click is pronounced, "Ri-click"

-_-_- is the equivilant of "S" and "Z". Its click is pronounced, "Click-ess"

. is the equivilant of "T". Its click is pronounced, "Teh-click"

'___' is the equivilant of "U" and "W". Its click is pronounced, "Oooh-click"

'-'-' is the equivilant of "X". Its click is pronounced, "Clix"

,,,,, is the equivilant of "Y". Its click is pronounced, "Why-click"

Dubbyan Names
A Dubbya has four names, two of which are used to form the "simple name." The Simple Name consists of the nickname, which is given to a Dubbya by his peers, and the Family Name, which is the bond name of the Dubbya's parents. The third part of the name are the Elder Name, which is given to a Dubbya by his parents. This name is usually the name of a famous or noteworthy relative. The final part of the name is the Bond Name, which is given to a Dubbya upon marriage. The Family Names of the two Dubbya are divided in half and put together, the "dominant partner" getting to put their half of the name in front.