Eŭsfligudo

Eŭsfligudo is a constructed script developed to transcribe Esperanto created by Zmitro Lapcionak. The name is derived from a combination of Esperanto, Fluent, and Abudiga. The primary characteristic of this script is its streamlined, fluid handwriting, facilitated by the method of writing each syllable with a single stroke without lifting the pen. Diacritic marks are appended above the principal symbols.

Notable features

Type of writing system: abugida / syllabic alphabet
Writing direction: left to right in horizontal lines
Used to write: Esperanto
Each consonant inherently carries the vowel [a]. Additional vowels are denoted through vowel signs that are attached to the consonant sign (forming ligatures).
Vowels at the beginning of syllables are represented by the same signs attached to a vowel carrier — an oval (which, in turn, symbolizes the vowel a) or little circle.
Consonant in clusters are grouped together, with the absence of a vowel indicated by an grave diacritic.
The most frequent codas (the final consonant in a syllable): -j, -l, -n, -m, -r and -s, are marked with a special diacritic. The remaining final consonants are indicated simply by a consonant sign and an acute diacritic. Thus, the repertoire of signs covers all syllables of the CV type (and there are a majority of them) and many syllables of the CVC type where the code is one of j, l, m, n, r or s. The remaining codas are designated as "consonant without vowel" C'.
Clusters of consonants at the beginning of a syllable are designated in the same way: C'CV.
For many frequently occurring clusters (eg st, pr, tr, bl) it is possible to write them connected, like a ligature.

Eŭsfligudo alphabet

Sample text

Sample text in the Eŭsfligudo alphabet

Transliteration

Ĉiuj homoj estas denaske liberaj kaj egalaj laŭ digno kaj rajtoj. Ili posedas racion kaj konsciencon, kaj devus konduti unu al alia en spirito de frateco.

Translation

ll human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. (Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

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