Elvish sources

Laurelyn · 01-30-2002, 09:43 PM

Well, I've been noticing some of you seem to be able to speak in Elvish (Quenyan?) and I was wondering where you're learning all these Elvish words, and stuff. Cuz I'm interested in trying to learn some as well . . . Or at least understand some of it . . . .
I sound like an idiot . . . But anyway, if anybody would like to tell me, I'd appreciate it . . .

Arathorn · 01-30-2002, 10:08 PM

I think there's an appendix in either LotR or Silmarillion. Also, try this on-line word translator (converts between english and your choice of Sindarin, Teleri or Quenya, though limited):

http://www.elendor.net/translator.php

Laurelyn · 01-30-2002, 10:51 PM

Thank you!

ragamuffin92 · 01-30-2002, 11:49 PM

Re: "I sound like an idiot . . . "
Hey, that's MY job here. Don't muscle in on my territory, okay?!?!

sepulchrave · 01-30-2002, 11:51 PM

if you really are serious about learning or understanding quenya, or other languages of Arda, then there is a website named "Ardalambion" which is a serious, scholarly study. There are pages of resources about grammar, structure, lexicons, etc. But be forewarned, these guys are not messing around... Quenya is as complex as any foreign language to learn, and the website reflects this.
The website is http://www.uib.no/people/hnohf/

Mithrandir · 01-31-2002, 09:13 AM

If you want to learn how to write in Sindarin (Tengwar), this is the site I used to help me. Its really good and pretty simple to follow

http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/4948/tengwar/

Laurelyn · 01-31-2002, 10:41 AM

Great! Thank you all so much! I'm a real klutz with languages, but I'm really interested in Quenya, and I've wanted to try . . .
Ragamuffin: Okay. I'll drop the "I sound like an idiot" line if you want.

ragamuffin92 · 01-31-2002, 01:30 PM

I didn't know if you were serious or joking--I just feel bad when people put themselves down just because they're not perfect. Like I am.

01-30-2002, 09:43 PM	#1
Laurelyn Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valinor, right next to Telperion . . . what did you expect, Michigan? Posts: 1,315	Elvish sources Well, I've been noticing some of you seem to be able to speak in Elvish (Quenyan?) and I was wondering where you're learning all these Elvish words, and stuff. Cuz I'm interested in trying to learn some as well . . . Or at least understand some of it . . . . I sound like an idiot . . . But anyway, if anybody would like to tell me, I'd appreciate it . . . __________________ The Third Age of Entmoot has begun. Angel of music, guide and guardian! Grant to me your glory! The country I eat and spend the day in is by no means the country I sleep and dream in. Define patriotism. Hold the boat, you spastic monkey! ~ Elenka

01-30-2002, 10:08 PM	#2
Arathorn Bard of Mangled Songs Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West of Middle Earth...oh alright...Manila Posts: 2,679	I think there's an appendix in either LotR or Silmarillion. Also, try this on-line word translator (converts between english and your choice of Sindarin, Teleri or Quenya, though limited): http://www.elendor.net/translator.php __________________ Power attracts the corruptible. Absolute power attracts the absolutely corruptible. -Missionaria Protectiva, Frank Herbert *Accio, Ash Nazg!* Elennuru s?la lúmenn' omentielvo* (The Death Star shines on the hour of our meeting) - Darth Arathorn Put aside the ranger... Start looking for Mumakil action figures... Last edited by Arathorn : 01-30-2002 at 10:12 PM.

01-30-2002, 10:51 PM	#3
Laurelyn Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valinor, right next to Telperion . . . what did you expect, Michigan? Posts: 1,315	Thank you! __________________ The Third Age of Entmoot has begun. Angel of music, guide and guardian! Grant to me your glory! The country I eat and spend the day in is by no means the country I sleep and dream in. Define patriotism. Hold the boat, you spastic monkey! ~ Elenka

01-30-2002, 11:49 PM	#4
ragamuffin92 Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York State Posts: 309	Oh, Laurelyn... Re: "I sound like an idiot . . . " Hey, that's MY job here. Don't muscle in on my territory, okay?!?! __________________ FRODO LIVES!! (sung to the tune of "My Boyfriend's Back") Now, Gandalf's back, and you're gonna be in trouble (Hey-la, hey-la---Now, Gandalf's back) Soon, Barad-dur is gonna be a pile of rubble (Hey-la, hey-la---Now, Gandalf's back)

01-31-2002, 09:13 AM	#6
Mithrandir Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MA Posts: 39	If you want to learn how to write in Sindarin (Tengwar), this is the site I used to help me. Its really good and pretty simple to follow http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/4948/tengwar/ __________________ Frodo Lives!!! spread the word!!

01-30-2002, 11:51 PM	#5
sepulchrave Enting Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: vancouver island, BC, Canada Posts: 58	if you really are serious about learning or understanding quenya, or other languages of Arda, then there is a website named "Ardalambion" which is a serious, scholarly study. There are pages of resources about grammar, structure, lexicons, etc. But be forewarned, these guys are not messing around... Quenya is as complex as any foreign language to learn, and the website reflects this. The website is http://www.uib.no/people/hnohf/

01-31-2002, 10:41 AM	#7
Laurelyn Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valinor, right next to Telperion . . . what did you expect, Michigan? Posts: 1,315	Great! Thank you all so much! I'm a real klutz with languages, but I'm really interested in Quenya, and I've wanted to try . . . Ragamuffin: Okay. I'll drop the "I sound like an idiot" line if you want. __________________ The Third Age of Entmoot has begun. Angel of music, guide and guardian! Grant to me your glory! The country I eat and spend the day in is by no means the country I sleep and dream in. Define patriotism. Hold the boat, you spastic monkey! ~ Elenka

01-31-2002, 01:30 PM	#8
ragamuffin92 Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York State Posts: 309	Oh, Laurelyn... I didn't know if you were serious or joking--I just feel bad when people put themselves down just because they're not perfect. Like I am.

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