Calling All Elvish Pros!

[ashstoner_021]

Is there perhaps any sort of way to get a sort of... I dunno, translation dictionary thingy going on?  I don't know if there's any around anywhere, but I would love to have one handy for when it's needed, ya know?

If people have links that they use, send 'em my way pleeeeease!  I will love you for ever!

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Re: elvish dictionary

[ashstoner_021]

holy crap, YOU did all of that on the wiki page?! I am impressed!

There are weird, particular things that I am looking for actually... such as insults and casual conversation things. I guess it's hard to explain, but I can always just mix 'common' and elvish together I suppose XD

Re: elvish dictionary

[bellaknoti]

*giggles* yup. y'shoulda seen how meagre it was when i first got my hands on it. if you need help with translations, i can always give it a go.

>.>

i'm the girl who will carry on full conversations in elvish in my sleep. lucky for me, i married a nerd, so my husband thinks it's sexy. XD

Re: elvish dictionary

[ashstoner_021]

Haha! Well one question I would have is... do elves have curse words? Like... expressions for when one is surprised or caught off guard? Is there a word/term for that?

Also, is there a word or term for 'demon'? I can't seem to find something that would fit, but perhaps I am missing it.

Re: elvish dictionary

[bellaknoti]

hmmm... okay, let's see... surprised exclamations:
su'alas: dirt happens
harel could be used on its own as an expression of fear
na'lin: your blood, depending on the context

and... demons... er... let's see, they're spirits... elgar... how about elgar'harel - dreaded spirit? plural would be elgar'harelen.

Re: elvish dictionary

[ashstoner_021]

Would those work for startlement do you think? And elgar'harel is perfect!

Re: elvish dictionary

[bellaknoti]

well, i would think so... depending on the situation, of course. ma'harel - you scared me - or ar'harel - i'm scared i fear, actually - might work, too. if they don't quite fit your scenario, i could try and come up with others. :)

Re: elvish dictionary

[ashstoner_021]

Hmm, ma'harel will probably do nicely, as it's more of a "holy shit!" response. Have I mentioned lately that I ADORE THIS COMMUNITY SO VERY VERY HARD? BECAUSE I DO!

Re: elvish dictionary

[bellaknoti]

\o/

me too! <3 PoT

Re: elvish dictionary

[lenna_nightrunner]

Yeah, where do you think Shimmy and I got all of it from? Bella rocks :3

Re: elvish dictionary

[ashstoner_021]

rofl! IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW!

Re: elvish dictionary

[lenna_nightrunner]

We owe it all to her! :D

Bella dar el enansal!

Re: elvish dictionary

[bellaknoti]

\o/

*blush*

ma serannas... ma'arlath, emma bel'na, falonen!
(thank you... i love you, all of you, my many friends)

Re: elvish dictionary

[bellaknoti]

ps - tell me how you feel about the new structure on the page?

Re: elvish dictionary

[lenna_nightrunner]

Looks great! Very organized, easy to separate elements, etc. You're so talented :D <3

Re: elvish dictionary

[bellaknoti]

yaaay! :D

thank you. *more blushing*

Re: elvish dictionary

[inquartata]

So long as it keeps the Marethari Disappointed Frown at the top!

(Seriously, every time I visit that page, I think "Marethari disapproves -10.)

Re: elvish dictionary

[bellaknoti]

hehe! i'm not the only one! XD