Perhaps Wahluv with the -uv suffix?
Word Revision Thread
 paarthurnax Administrator May 1, 2015 |
Liis Yes, that makes more sense. |
by paarthurnax
May 1, 2015
 Maakrindah May 2, 2015 |
So what about reflexive verbs? How are they expressed without reflexive pronouns? Are the pronouns necessary for reflexive verbs to be expressed? Could a variation of "-maar" be used on verbs the way it is on pronouns? For instance, in the modern verb 'shave' such as 'I shaved this morning', the reflexive part is implied in the verb. Do we need to rely on pronouns and context, or could we make exceptions for verbs that are inherently reflexive? |
by Maakrindah
May 2, 2015
So what about reflexive verbs? How are they expressed without reflexive pronouns? Are the pronouns necessary for reflexive verbs to be expressed?
Could a variation of "-maar" be used on verbs the way it is on pronouns? For instance, in the modern verb 'shave' such as 'I shaved this morning', the reflexive part is implied in the verb. Do we need to rely on pronouns and context, or could we make exceptions for verbs that are inherently reflexive?
Could a variation of "-maar" be used on verbs the way it is on pronouns? For instance, in the modern verb 'shave' such as 'I shaved this morning', the reflexive part is implied in the verb. Do we need to rely on pronouns and context, or could we make exceptions for verbs that are inherently reflexive?
 Liis Administrator May 2, 2015 |
@Cinnamon Tiger, You'd have to rely on pronouns and context. Dovahzul likes to rely on context a lot of the time. Sure there could be a affix for reflexive verbs, but it'd be unnecessary. Like how there's no affix to make a word an adverb. |
by Liis
May 2, 2015
@Cinnamon Tiger,
You'd have to rely on pronouns and context. Dovahzul likes to rely on context a lot of the time. Sure there could be a affix for reflexive verbs, but it'd be unnecessary. Like how there's no affix to make a word an adverb.|
Maakrindah May 2, 2015 |
@Liis. Thank you, I am glad for the clarity. I really appreciate how helpful everyone has been. |
by Maakrindah
May 2, 2015
@Liis. Thank you, I am glad for the clarity. I really appreciate how helpful everyone has been.
 hiith May 3, 2015 |
Also, how do we know this is a noun? The only mention of this word that I could find is in the Prima Games Guide site (which doesn't give the part of speech), and it seems more likely (to me) that this would be an adjective. |
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Maakrindah May 3, 2015 |
@hiith Nilz means "cleanse/purify" correct? So think of a vacuum cleaner, which uses suction to clean up a mess, or alternatively, the concept of how clean a void would be. I don't think it is physically possible to be cleaner than a void. |
by Maakrindah
May 3, 2015
@hiith Nilz means "cleanse/purify" correct? So think of a vacuum cleaner, which uses suction to clean up a mess, or alternatively, the concept of how clean a void would be. I don't think it is physically possible to be cleaner than a void.
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hiith May 3, 2015 |
Cinnamon Tiger It's "purge/purify". "Purge" actually makes sense, as in "to make void", but "to purify" isn't the same. And I don't think that dragons would equated voids with cleanliness, much less purification. |
by hiith
May 3, 2015
Cinnamon Tiger
@hiith Nilz means "cleanse/purify" correct? So think of a vacuum cleaner, which uses suction to clean up a mess, or alternatively, the concept of how clean a void would be. I don't think it is physically possible to be cleaner than a void.
It's "purge/purify". "Purge" actually makes sense, as in "to make void", but "to purify" isn't the same. And I don't think that dragons would equated voids with cleanliness, much less purification.
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paarthurnax Administrator May 3, 2015 |
hiith Until we know further, it is equally likely to be a noun or adjective. I agree, nilz should be changed. I think the root should remain nil, or something like vobein "un-foul" is also possible. |
by paarthurnax
May 3, 2015
hiithAlso, how do we know this is a noun? The only mention of this word that I could find is in the Prima Games Guide site (which doesn't give the part of speech), and it seems more likely (to me) that this would be an adjective.
Until we know further, it is equally likely to be a noun or adjective.
I agree, nilz should be changed. I think the root should remain nil, or something like vobein "un-foul" is also possible.
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hiith May 3, 2015 |
paarthurnax Perhaps we could add a note?
Vobein sounds great to me. |
by hiith
May 3, 2015
paarthurnaxUntil we know further, it is equally likely to be a noun or adjective.
Perhaps we could add a note?
I agree, nilz should be changed. I think the root should remain nil, or something like vobein "un-foul" is also possible.
Vobein sounds great to me.
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