Mikaela Louise P. de Guzman
Dr. Yanga’s Colleges Inc., Philippines; https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5393-2661
Jessa Mae A. Dela Cruz
Dr. Yanga’s Colleges Inc., Philippines; https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4229-862X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36534/erlj.2025.02.04
Bibliographic citation: (ISSN 2657-9774) Educational Role of Language Journal. Volume 2025-2(14). THE ACTIVE DIMENSION OF LANGUAGE AND OF LINGUISTIC EDUCATION, pp. 73-81.
Abstract
This study investigates the constructed language Enchanta from the Filipino fantasy franchise Encantadia (2005, 2016, 2025), examining its lexicon through computational linguistic methods. Enchanta, devised by Suzette Doctolero, enhances narrative immersion by embedding a culturally symbolic language influenced by Philippine and Romance linguistic features. The lexicon comprises over eighty entries spanning kinship, spirituality, performative commands, and abstract concepts. Using Python-based tools such as NLTK for morphological tagging and phrase parsing, this study analyzes lexical frequency, semantic domains, and recurring syntactic templates (e.g., Verb–Modal–Object). High-frequency expressions such as Ssheda! and Avisala! highlight the language’s performative and ritualistic functions. Findings indicate that Enchanta exhibits consistent morphosyntactic patterning and lexical productivity. These patterns can be interpreted through both generative and functional linguistic frameworks, though the present dataset is not designed to adjudicate between competing theoretical models. The study demonstrates that Enchanta operates as a structurally coherent conlang, offering insights into the intersection of fantasy linguistics, cultural semiotics, and computational analysis.
Keywords: computational linguistics, fantasy lexicon, Encantadia lexicon, morphosyntax
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