Esperanto
AuxiliaryThe world's most widely spoken constructed language, designed to be easy to learn and promote international communication.
Creator
L. L. Zamenhof
L. L. Zamenhof
Year
1887
1887
Origin
International Auxiliary
International Auxiliary
Esperanto Vocabulary Preview
| Esperanto | English | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| hundo | dog | A common household pet known for loyalty |
| kato | cat | A small furry animal that often purrs |
| pomo | apple | A crisp fruit often found in orchards |
| akvo | water | A clear liquid essential for life |
| vintro | winter | The coldest season of the year |
| floro | flower | A plant part that often blooms and smells nice |
| suno | sun | The star at the center of our solar system |
| luno | moon | The celestial body that orbits the Earth |
| lago | lake | A large body of freshwater, smaller than a sea |
| arbo | tree | A tall plant with a trunk and branches |
| libro | book | An object filled with pages for reading |
| domo | house | A structure where people live |
| tablo | table | A piece of furniture with a flat top |
| seĝo | chair | A piece of furniture for sitting |
| urbo | city | A large and densely populated area |
| aŭto | car | A vehicle used for transportation on roads |
| aviadilo | airplane | A vehicle that flies in the sky |
| buso | bus | A large vehicle for public transport |
| maro | sea | A large body of saltwater smaller than an ocean |
| rizo | rice | A staple food grain often eaten with stir-fry |
Esperanto Resources
About Esperanto
Esperanto was created by Polish ophthalmologist L. L. Zamenhof in 1887 as an international auxiliary language. It features a completely regular grammar with no exceptions, an agglutinative word-building system, and vocabulary drawn mainly from Romance and Germanic languages. With an estimated 100,000 to 2 million speakers worldwide, Esperanto is the most successful constructed language in history. It has a rich literature, music scene, and annual World Congress.