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Words listed in +imnews titles, and most proper names, are not repeated here. Note, however, that titles _are_ used frequently in RP- see +imnews titles for more information on these. If only one form of a word is given, it is invariable. Two separate forms are singular and plural. Forms separated by a '/' are masculine and feminine, respectively. The words are listed very loosely in related groups and in order of frequency of use in rp.

If you would like to see other specific words added to this list, please contact the LA staff..


Mae govannen             Hello (literally, 'well met')
Namarie                  Good-bye (farewell)
(Note: the above words are actually Quenya, but through frequent use over the ages have become used in Sindarin too.)

Sing.  Plur.
Mellon mellyn            Friend
Elleth ellith            Maiden (used of young, adult, female elves)
Ellon ellyn              Man (used of young, adult, male elves)
Meltha (sg. only)        Beloved (used only in romantic situations...read
                          +imnews policy romance first!)

Continued in +IMNEWS ELVISH3