The Bantu verb, as a generative equation.
Not a dataset — the program. Every Bemba verb is built from a 9-slot machine. We share the equation, the full morpheme inventory, an interactive builder, a progressive tutorial, and consented 6-in-1 code-switch recordings — a living platform that grows as native speakers record.
The Equation & Builder
The 9-slot verb equation, the full S1–S9 morpheme inventory, and an interactive builder — pick morphemes, watch the surface form, gloss and translation assemble live.
Open the builder →The Verb Tutorial
A progressive course that teaches the whole Bemba verb system — build and decompose every verb type, with phonology notes and exercises. Preview is open; the full course is licensed.
Start the tutorial →6-in-1 Recordings
One consented Bantu→English code-switch take = six datasets. Hear it proven on a real recording, with live coverage from the field.
See the six datasets →Language VT Structure
Pick a language and see its verb table of contents — every VT code, its slot signature, and how much is curated vs recorded (as-of, live).
Browse the structure →Try the whole engine for free. When you're ready to license, one subscription spans every BantuNomics domain and language — not just verbs.
- The 9-slot equation + interactive builder
- The live engine — generate & decompose (API + MCP)
- Tutorial preview + dataset-shape teaser
- The full 37-chapter interactive tutorial
- Engine at 50× batch, full API + MCP
- Sampled consented audio (Bemba)
- An agreed language set, bigger caps (25 clips/lang)
- Measured on your own held-out data
- The curation moat
- Every domain, every language — syllables, verbs, tone, health, numbers, and each one added next
- The full consented audio corpus + all bulk exports & APIs
- Uncapped engine — everything curated while you subscribe
We don't sell verb data. We share the machine that makes it.
The generative engine specifies every verb; the recordings prove it in the mouths of native speakers. License the program across the Bantu family.