Mmuock language
# Mmuock language

Mmuock, also called Mmock in some regions, is the language of the Mmuock (Mmock) people of western Cameroon. A writing system is based on the Latin script.

Mmuock is a tonal language: the phrase a fa lèlā can mean at least four different things depending on the tone on the second ⟨a⟩:

* a fǎ lèlā. she has been wrong to cry
* a fâ lèlā. she will be wrong to cry
* a fȧ lèlā. she [when she wants, or has, to] makes the mistake of crying
* a fă lèlā. she [as is in her nature] makes the mistake of crying.

## Orthography

The Mmuock alphabet referenced herein has notations for fifteen tones and forty letters.

### Keyboard layouts

Some Unix-like operating systems such as Linux provide an XKB keyboard layout for the Mmuock alphabet. The keyboard layout is a variant of the layout for Cameroon English.

Under Microsoft Windows, Android, the iPhone and iPad, a keyboard layout is available that uses Keyman keyboard layouts.

## Sample phrases

### Welcome

    Zàlèsǣh (to one person)
    Peì zàlèsǣh (to more than one person)

### Enjoy your stay

    Zàlènáng (to one person)
    Peì zàlènáng (to more than one person)

### How do you do?

    À la ká? (to a non-elder)

### What’s up? (casual)

    Ǹgálé?

### Bon appetit / Have a nice meal

    À tsá Ńtsēr

### Bon voyage / Have a good journey

    Qei lènda (to one person)
    Peì qéí lènda (to more than one person)

### Thank you

    M nkongtè wúó (to one person)
    M nkongtè wéí (to more than one person)

### Thanks!

    M nkongte̋
