The purpose of this series is to compile a list of Elvish (Quenya and Sindarin) words and expressions that can be a potential source of confusion and are often used incorrectly in Neo-Elvish writings. The abbreviations used here for sources are adopted from Eldamo : Reference Index. TEW 1 –
Sindarin
Sindarin Stress — A muta cum liquida rule?
In Appendix E, Tolkien described Sindarin (and Quenya) stress as follows: In words of two syllables it falls in practically all cases on the first syllable. In longer words it falls on the last syllable but one, where that contains a long vowel, a diphthong, or a vowel followed by
Conceptual History of Mae Govannen “Well Met”
The phrase mae govannen “well met” is the best known Sindarin greeting, used by Glorfindel when greeting Aragorn west of Rivendell. For the meaning of the elements of this name, see the discussion below. Conceptual Development: This phrase appeared in Lord of the Rings drafts as N. mai govannen “well
Sindarin Grammar P53: Adverbs
DISCLAIMER: This article is preliminary research on the part of its author (Paul Strack) and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the owner of this site. Since the source material is complex and its interpretation can be subjective, multiple conclusions are possible. One notable feature of Sindarin is that
Sindarin Grammar P52: Comparative
DISCLAIMER: This article is preliminary research on the part of its author (Paul Strack) and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the owner of this site. Since the source material is complex and its interpretation can be subjective, multiple conclusions are possible. Comparison is Sindarin is a bit tricky.
Sindarin Grammar P51: Adjectives
DISCLAIMER: This article is preliminary research on the part of its author (Paul Strack) and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the owner of this site. Since the source material is complex and its interpretation can be subjective, multiple conclusions are possible. One notable feature of Sindarin adjectives is
Sindarin Grammar P50: Interrogative
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Sindarin Grammar P49: Negative
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Sindarin Grammar P47: Impersonal Verbs and Passive Voice
DISCLAIMER: This article is preliminary research on the part of its author (Paul Strack) and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the owner of this site. Since the source material is complex and its interpretation can be subjective, multiple conclusions are possible. This post skips as small bridging entry.
Sindarin Grammar P45: Passive Participle
DISCLAIMER: This article is preliminary research on the part of its author (Paul Strack) and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the owner of this site. Since the source material is complex and its interpretation can be subjective, multiple conclusions are possible. Passive participles in Sindarin (and Noldorin) are