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Lexember 2025: Days 27-31

Well, we've finally made it to the end of #Lexember for 2025. This week's prompts were created by Madeline James Writes. So without further ado, let's get into each prompt for Kalovanian, Lubenavian and Vasatulokian:

Day 27: A cultural or societal value (ex: bravery, humility, restraint, truth, strength)

Kalovanian: Kraft /kraft/- Strength.  Kalovanian speakers where they be from the Kalo Islands, Kusamūtarel, Terravabeku,Tūlisunakivi, Lubenavi (Lumipēnauki) or Vasatulokia value their strength to help them persevere through anything. It also reflects on how their influence and colonisation on other countries.

Example: Mū kraft ve mū mepī mepīdonan -My strength gives meaning to my life

/mu: kraft vɛ mu: mɛpi: mɛpi:dɔnan/

/1PRES-strength-to-1PRS-life-to give meaning to something-PRES/

Lubenavian:  Fudele /fudɛlɛ/- Sacrifice.

Lubenavians believe that sacrifices need to be made in order to make life more impactful.

Example: Atauvēkoauniwūko fudele pagulako nēbēpobuku fanapās.- We must sacrifice something for a better life.

/Atauvɛ:kɔauniwu:kɔ fudɛlɛ pagulakɔ nɛ:bɛ:pɔbuku fanapa:s/

/PRES-must-1PERS PL-sacrifice-something-life-INDEF NEU GEN SUFF-ABL SUFF-good-NEU GEN SUFF-COMPA SUFF/

Vasatulokian: Jepa /d͡ʒɛpa/- To adjust. Vasatulokians are used to sudden and abrupt changes happening unexpectedly to the point where there is this mentality of always having a back up plan when something unexpected happens.

Example: Jepansonus jepako jeteki sahi dapuluebopokifakotuk vumaotuk. We adjusted our plans because of the bad weather.

/to change-1PERS PL adjust-PL-1ST PERS PL POSS-because of - weather ACC SUFF- bad-ACC SUFF/

/d͡ʒɛpasɔnuz d͡ʒɛpakɔ d͡ʒɛtɛki sahi dapuludɛbɔpɔkifakɔtug vumaɔtug/

Day 28: Ceremonial or symbolic article of attire (ex: headdress, crown, wedding attire, military uniform, teeth of thy enemies).

Kalovanian: Dilenguhepukubekolu-/dilɛnguhɛpukubɛkɔlu/- A necklace made of teeth used as means of protection during the darker months of the year. The teeth on the necklace can be from deceased loved ones, defeated enemies or simply from a hunted animal where the rest of the carcasses were used for food, clothing and other tools.

Lubenavian: Chubeligoitos chufāpodeitos /xubɛligɔitɔs xufa:pɔdeitɔs/- Falcon wings:

These wings are use to bring good luck when going through a difficult time and help you overcome your current struggles. While it is common to use wings from actual falcons, it's not uncommon to use faerie wings instead for the same purpose.

Vasatulokian: Puatio viloka /puatiɔ vilɔka/- Chameleon tail: These are use to ward off misfortune, help bring reconciliation to others after a falling out and because these are not very common among Vasatulokians then can be used for making a wish then burning it to ash and then burying the remains so that the ashes of the wish can be planted into the soil and grant the wish. Like how you plant a seed to grow a tree.

Day 29: A formal greeting (e.g. Good afternoon, bow, handshake, cheek kissing, hongi)

Kalovanian: Māruvepenū vama! /ma:ruvɛpɛnu: vama/- Good afternoon!

Lubenavian: Fūkōlū fanauo! /fu:kɔ:lu: fanauɔ/- Good afternoon!

Vasatulokian: Sailudavimui kaho! /sailudavimui kahɔ/- Good afternoon!

Day 30: A role in society (e.g. Leader, religious follower, untouchable, matriarch, soldier, noble)

Kalovanian: Veniāmi nāboženstavī- /vɛnia:mi na:boʒɛnstavi:/- Religious follower

Lubenavian: Gurefaūbēvexi -/gurefau:bɛ:vɛtʃi/- Matriarch

Vasatulokian: Depi /dɛpi/- Guide, counselor, mentor, adviser

Day 31: Association with the turn of the year (e.g. new year festival, word for year, feast, common gift, a game)

Kalovanian: Selu- /sɛlu/- Year

Example: Selu novi vama!- /sɛlu nɔvi vama/- Happy New Year!

Lubenavian: Xerui- /tʃɛrui/- Year

Example: Xerui oguli fanauo! /tʃɛrui ɔguli fanauɔ/- Happy New Year!

Vasatulokian: Jevo- /dʒɛvɔ/- Year 

Example: Jevo pahi kaho!- Happy New Year  /dʒɛvɔ pahi kahɔ/

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