Gender neutral language: Difference between revisions
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*'''u, un, us.''' Nonstandard, taking from latin endings. | *'''u, un, us.''' Nonstandard, taking from latin endings. | ||
*'''@.''' Similar to "chic@s" in Spanish | *'''@.''' Similar to "chic@s" in Spanish | ||
*'''ə.''' The schwa, or scevà in Italian. In some regional languages, especially Neapolitan, the schwa is commonly found at the end of words, which can make many gendered words sound almost gender. When spoken quickly, for listeners it can sound similar to removing the vowel, although it isn't because the schwa is a distinct sound. | *'''ə.''' The schwa, or scevà in Italian. In some regional languages, especially Neapolitan, the schwa is commonly found at the end of words, which can make many gendered words sound almost gender neutral. When spoken quickly, for listeners it can sound similar to removing the vowel, although it isn't because the schwa is a distinct sound. | ||
*'''*.''' The asterisk is used at the end of words to represent gender neutral vowels. This method has been used by Queer Italian activists and even has been sported in some Italian pride media. | *'''*.''' The asterisk is used at the end of words to represent gender neutral vowels. This method has been used by Queer Italian activists and even has been sported in some Italian pride media. | ||