Introduction to Athon Language Basics
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What is the meaning of 'Baw!' in the context of responses?

  • I am well
  • Goodbye
  • Yes, I will
  • No, don't! (correct)
  • Which phrase translates to 'I must go'?

  • Navan dorthol?
  • A gin?
  • A len?
  • Boe menin (correct)
  • How do you affirmatively answer a question?

  • By saying 'Yes, we will'
  • By responding with 'Hail'
  • By saying 'No'
  • By repeating the question (correct)
  • What does 'Dorthon vi' mean?

    <p>I live in...</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the translation of 'Ni faug'?

    <p>I'm thirsty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question asks for someone's name?

    <p>Man i eneth lîn/gîn?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Im eston' translate to?

    <p>I call myself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase expresses a greeting?

    <p>Suilad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Yes and No Responses

    • "Athon" translates to "Yes, I will"
    • "Athof" means "Yes, we will"
    • "Û" denotes "No" or "not"
    • "Baw!" is an imperative meaning "No, don't!"
    • Affirmative response involves repeating the question, e.g., "Dagrant in yrch?" - "Dagrant in yrch"

    Greetings and Farewells

    • "Suilad" means "greetings"
    • "Noaver" translates to "farewell"
    • "Ci/Le mael?" asks "How are you?" or "Are you well?"
    • Response "Mae govannen/lovannen" means "well met"
    • "Ai" is an expression of "hail"
    • "Ni mael" translates to "I am well"
    • "Eithro" means "too" or "also"
    • "A gin?/A len?" asks "And you?"
    • "Ma" means "good"
    • "Boe menin" translates to "I must go"
    • "Man i eneth lîn/gîn?" means "What is your name?"
    • "I eneth nîn/gîn" translates to "My name is..."
    • "Im" indicates "I am"
    • "ach" translates to "but"
    • "Im eston" means "I call myself"
    • "Gellon len covad" means "I am pleased to meet you"
    • "Len nathlon na" translates to "I welcome you to..."
    • "Imaldris" is the Elvish name for "Rivendell"
    • "Mellon" means "friend"
    • "Navan dorthol/dorthog?" asks "Where do you live?"
    • "Dorthon vi" means "I live in..."
    • "Onnen hí" translates to "I was born here"
    • "Telin o(d)" means "I come from" (with special rules for the following word)

    Questions

    • "Oman tôl?" translates to "Where does he come from?"
    • "Man?" is used to ask "What?"
    • "Who?" can also be translated as "Man?"
    • "When?" is expressed as "Mallú/mar"
    • "Where?" can be expressed with "Mivan" (in), "Navan" (at), "Oman" (from), or "Mas"
    • "How?" translates to "Manen/naman"
    • "Why?" is expressed as "Amman"
    • "For what purpose?" translates to "Amman theled"

    Food and Drink Vocabulary

    • "A" means "and"
    • "Tolo" translates as "come"
    • "Havo" means "sit"
    • "Nef" refers to "beside"
    • "I naur" indicates "the fire"
    • "A nin" translates to "with me"
    • "Gin hannon" expresses "Thank you"
    • "Ni faug" means "I'm thirsty"
    • "Man anírog?" asks "What do you want?"
    • "Limp" refers to "wine"
    • "Glinor" means "mead"
    • "Egor" translates to "or"
    • "Nen" is "water"
    • "Aníron" translates to "I want"
    • "Penninaníred an" means "I don't want"
    • "Annín" translates to "for me"
    • "Pandolathon" means "I will return"
    • "Lim" means "quickly"
    • "Felin haeg" translates to "I feel hungry"
    • "Man mann sevim?" asks "What food do we have?"
    • "Dha" translates to "there is/are"
    • "Aes" means "meat"
    • "Bass" translates to "bread"
    • "Yf" means "fruit" (with "iof" for "fruits")
    • "Pae" refers to "vegetable(s)"
    • "Salph" means "soup"
    • "A bass na glî" means "and bread with honey"
    • "Man anírog maded?" translates to "What do you want to eat?"
    • "Cordot" means "apple"
    • "I'ell nin" expresses "my pleasure"
    • "Le faug" asks "Are you thirsty?"
    • "Le seag" translates to "Are you hungry?"

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    This quiz explores the fundamental aspects of the Athon language, including basic affirmations, greetings, and common expressions. Learn how to respond in simple yes and no terms, and master essential phrases for communication. Test your understanding of this unique language and its structure.

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