Tar Zhe Language

== Background ==
The Tar Zhe Language (IPA [taɾ ʒe]), is spoken by a small tribe in a swampy region nestled between the mountains and the sea. 
== Phonology ==
The following consonants occur in Tar Zhe: [p, b, t, d, k, g, q, m, n, s, z, ʒ, h, ɬ, ts, tʃ, w, ɾ, j, l]
The vowels of the language are: [i, u, e, ø, o, æ, a]. The only diphthong is [ai].
=== Syllable Structure ===
The structure of Tar Zhe syllables can be described as (C)V(P/L/F), where:
C is any consonant
V is any vowel
P is any stop (p b t d k g q)
L is any liquid (r or l)
And F is any fricative (s z ʒ ɬ). [h] may only end a syllable if the onset is a sonorant, or if there is no onset at all. 
=== Writing system ===
Tar zhe makes use of a logographic writing system. The symbols are carved into planks of wood or strips of bark, and the straight lines and sharp angels reflect this. 
However, Tar Zhe can be romanized with the following alphabet:
a, ä(æ), b, ç(tʃ) d, e, g, h, i, j, k, l, lh(ɬ), m, n, o, ö(ø), p, q, r, s, t, ts, u, w, z, zh(ʒ) 
== Grammar ==
=== Syntax ===
Tar Zhe follows the pattern VTSO (verb tense subject object) in all clauses and sub clauses. 
=== Morphology ===
Tar Zhe is an isolating language. However it does make use of some derivational morphemes, as well as a plural and possessive suffixes. 
=== Plural ===
Plurals in Tar Zhe are formed by suffixing the morpheme -o to the noun. 
gaz - rabbit, gazo - rabbits
=== Possessive ===
The possessive suffix is -öl.
gaz - rabbit, gazöl - rabbit's
== Gaz raq Lhönit ==
"The Rabbit and the Hunter-Fox is an old Tar Zhe fable. In the tale, a rabbit is chased from his home by a bow-wielding fox. 
A reading of the story can be found at the following site: 
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1KLP3d6sV9x