Elvish dictionary - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Cibbwin · 10-07-2003, 07:22 PM

Here is a, what I belive, to be a very complete Elvish dictionary for anyone who's interested.
http://jen1617.tripod.com/elijahsring/id30.html

vanwalossien · 10-08-2003, 12:23 PM

Ardalambion also has very good Quenya-English and English-Quenya dictionaries, and also a list of selected vocabulary divided into categories such as numbers, weapons, nature etc. and of course, the excellent Quenya
course.

[ October 09, 2003: Message edited by: vanwalossien ]

Silmiel of Imladris · 10-12-2003, 07:40 PM

Just to warn people, don't write any fanfics with this Elvish in it to submit to a web site. This Elvish is not Tolkien Elvish and will be rejected from many sites in fanfics. One can even rejected for using Elvish out of the movie. If you want true Tolkien Elvish get the Languages of Tolkien's Middle-Earth by Ruth S. Noel. Just to warn people that like to write so they don't have the same let down as I did.

Earendilyon · 10-13-2003, 02:15 AM

Silmiel, are you referring to Cibbwin's link or to vanwalossien's links to Ardalambion?

Anything but Arwen · 10-13-2003, 11:52 AM

I have found a very good elvish site, and a more or less complete translation of most elvish in the films,here

Aiwendil · 10-13-2003, 01:07 PM

Quote:

If you want true Tolkien Elvish get the Languages of Tolkien's Middle-Earth by Ruth S. Noel.

Actually, Noel's book is not entirely accurate in many places (that's putting it nicely) and is generally considered inadvisable. The best resource for learning the Elvish languages is Ardalambion, mentioned above. If you want a real book, there's An Introduction to Elvish by Jim Allan (who used to post on these very boards); but unfortunately it's from prior to the publication of the Silmarillion material and is thus not comprehensive.

Quettaparma Quenyanna is a decent dictionary - it's certainly the longest English-Quenya that I've seen, though it does still omit a few words and it contains a small number of errors.

Silmiel of Imladris · 10-13-2003, 02:30 PM

All I am saying is that most Fanfic sites will only take Elvish from The Languages of Middle-Earth. I didn't say it was the most acurate.

StarJewel · 10-16-2003, 08:06 PM

Are there any good dictionaries or books on Sindarin? I have looked everywhere and the only thing I found was the book by Ruth Noel.

Nurumaiel · 10-19-2003, 02:19 PM

StarJewel,

The best dictionary and only reliable course I've found for Sindarin so far are located at the Council of Elrond. I believe you have to register to access the Sindarin lessons, however.

StarJewel · 10-19-2003, 09:03 PM

Thank you so much. I am registered at Council of Elrond, and you are right, that is the only decent Sindarin source I have found so far.

10-07-2003, 07:22 PM	#1
Cibbwin Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 145	Elvish dictionary Here is a, what I belive, to be a very complete Elvish dictionary for anyone who's interested. http://jen1617.tripod.com/elijahsring/id30.html __________________ The Warrior Hobbit Nîn o Chithaeglir, lasto beth daer; Rimmo nîn Bruinen, dan in Ulaer!

10-08-2003, 12:23 PM	#2
vanwalossien Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: middle of Nowhere/Norway Posts: 372	Ardalambion also has very good Quenya-English and English-Quenya dictionaries, and also a list of selected vocabulary divided into categories such as numbers, weapons, nature etc. and of course, the excellent Quenya course. [ October 09, 2003: Message edited by: vanwalossien ] __________________ "The ships hung in the air in much the same way as bricks don't"

10-12-2003, 07:40 PM	#3
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	Just to warn people, don't write any fanfics with this Elvish in it to submit to a web site. This Elvish is not Tolkien Elvish and will be rejected from many sites in fanfics. One can even rejected for using Elvish out of the movie. If you want true Tolkien Elvish get the Languages of Tolkien's Middle-Earth by Ruth S. Noel. Just to warn people that like to write so they don't have the same let down as I did. __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?

10-13-2003, 02:15 AM	#4
Earendilyon Wight Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 166	Silmiel, are you referring to Cibbwin's link or to vanwalossien's links to Ardalambion? __________________ "For I am a Bear of Very Little Brain, and long words Bother me." Dominus Anulorum TolkienGateway - large Tolkien encyclopedia.

10-13-2003, 11:52 AM	#5
Anything but Arwen Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In my own little world. Its OK, they know me here. Posts: 230	I have found a very good elvish site, and a more or less complete translation of most elvish in the films,here __________________ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits! (Dontchya just love my avatar? I got a "Tickle Me Boromir" one too...

10-13-2003, 02:30 PM	#7
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	All I am saying is that most Fanfic sites will only take Elvish from The Languages of Middle-Earth. I didn't say it was the most acurate. __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?

10-16-2003, 08:06 PM	#8
StarJewel Wight Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: I'm in my dear Maedhros' arms, dreaming the day away. Oh, who am I kidding, Chicago is nothing like that! Posts: 116	Are there any good dictionaries or books on Sindarin? I have looked everywhere and the only thing I found was the book by Ruth Noel. __________________ Visit my writing site...if you dare http://www.fanfiction.net/~mirielamarian

10-19-2003, 02:19 PM	#9
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	StarJewel, The best dictionary and only reliable course I've found for Sindarin so far are located at the Council of Elrond. I believe you have to register to access the Sindarin lessons, however. __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.

10-19-2003, 09:03 PM	#10
StarJewel Wight Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: I'm in my dear Maedhros' arms, dreaming the day away. Oh, who am I kidding, Chicago is nothing like that! Posts: 116	Thank you so much. I am registered at Council of Elrond, and you are right, that is the only decent Sindarin source I have found so far. __________________ Visit my writing site...if you dare http://www.fanfiction.net/~mirielamarian