Dictionary > Laan
Word[?]
L1N
Laan
Word Type[?]
strong verb
Pronunciation[?]
/lɑn/
Official Definition[?]
Want/Request
(Dialogue File, 00048F05)
Expanded Definition[?]
v. to want; to request; to ask, inquire
n. want; request; question, query, inquiry
Usage[?]
You will release me - ro laan - if in return I promise to take you to Skuldafn and stop helping Alduin?
Ro laan = balanced request
(Odahviing, 000E16EE)
Zu'u lost ofan hin laan.
I have given your want/request.
(Odahviing, 00048F05)
Connotations[?]
Not equivalent to ‘want’ as in ‘desire’, something that is asked or requested.
Etymology[?]
No etymology to note.
Notes[?]
Ro laan ‘balanced request’ seems to a favour done in return for another favour, quid pro quo.
