lipu sona pona

lipu sona pona provides a Toki Pona language course and translation resources.

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About lipu sona pona

lipu sona pona is an unofficial web course about toki pona, a constructed language originally designed in 2001 and gradually revised over the years by Sonja Lang. The course is organized into numbered pages: page 0 covers spelling and pronunciation, and later pages introduce 10 words from the language's 120-word dictionary. It also includes extra pages on old and new words, other writing systems, sitelen pona, and a dictionary. The author states that the course tries to be exhaustive but is not impartial.

Key features

  • Numbered lessons from spelling and pronunciation through grammar and vocabulary
  • Introduces 10 words per page from the 120-word dictionary
  • Discusses stylistic differences in how people use toki pona
  • Includes extra pages on old and new words and other writing systems
  • Provides a dictionary and information on sitelen pona
  • Offers translations in German, Spanish, Esperanto, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese
Best for: Learners who want an unofficial, web-based toki pona course that notes usage differences and provides multiple translations.
Good for
  • Attempts to account for different ways people speak and write toki pona
  • Includes stylistic differences sections and notes on larger differences
  • Provides multiple translations
Watch out for
  • Unofficial and explicitly not impartial; the author provides personal opinions
  • Toki Pona words often have multiple meanings and can be ambiguous without context
  • Some language rules are interpreted differently by different people

lipu sona pona at a glance

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Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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lipu sona pona FAQ

Is lipu sona pona an official toki pona course?
No. The site describes itself as an attempt at an unofficial educational course about toki pona.
How are the course pages organized?
Page 0 covers spelling and pronunciation. Each page after that introduces 10 words from the language's 120-word dictionary, with extra pages for additional topics.
What translations are listed?
The homepage lists translations in German, Spanish, Esperanto, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese.
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