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Pieces here are from a larger Primer compiled by [[user: smurphy95|Leyhan]]. Sources are listed at bottom. <br>
'''[[S'Kra Lexicon]]''': alphabetical, sortable list of known S'Kra words plus a list of terms that are derived from S'Kra.


==Forms of Language==
==Forms of Language==
'''Sharaanpon'u'''<br>
'''Sharaanpon'u'''<br>
:The spoken form of the language is called S'Kra. Unless otherwise stated, the information in this article pertains to S'Kra. S'Kra is a simplified form of [[Sharaanpon'u]] (S'Kra Mur traditional form of poetry), which is used in ceremonies and rituals.
:The spoken form of the language is called S'Kra. Unless otherwise stated, the information in this article pertains to S'Kra. S'Kra is a simplified form of [[Sharaanpon'u]] ([[S'Kra Mur Lexicon|Formal Tongue]]), which is used in ceremonies and rituals.
'''Eth'ral'khh'''<br>
'''Eth'ral'khh'''<br>
:The written language is called [[Eth'ral'khh]]. Eth'ral'khh is a logographic system that primarily comprises ideograms. Because Eth'ral'khh is not written in the [[Common]] alphabet, it is not directly represented in the game. However, some [[Eth'ral'khh]] signs and items are transliterated into the Common alphabet.
:The written language is called [[Eth'ral'khh]]. Eth'ral'khh is a logographic system that primarily comprises ideograms. Because Eth'ral'khh is not written in the [[Common]] alphabet, it is not directly represented in the game. However, some [[Eth'ral'khh]] signs and items are transliterated into the Common alphabet.
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==Beginner's Notes==
==Beginner's Notes==
'''Forms of Address'''<br>
'''Common Terms'''<br>
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*What is said can vary greatly in meaning, depending on the form of address used. This is most obvious when speaking in the ''pohan'' form.
:-When a single word differs between the verb forms, a 'n' is often part of the ''q'alrin'' form, an 'l' in the ''smolgan'' form, and a 's' in the ''ru'atin'' form.
:Example: 'I am'
::q'alrin: aena
::smolgan: aela
::ru'atin: aesa

'''Compounds'''<br>
*S'Kra uses many compound words. A whole sentence or idea can be put into one long word, less intimidating when broken down.
:-The subject and verb are often combined into one compound word. Starts with the subject, followed by the conjugated verb. (ae for I, yi for he).
:-You can also combine a subject and pronoun to indicate ownership. (ae when used in a compound with a noun becomes my)
:-The names for the tail gestures often have similar meanings to the emotions they express when used in speech. You can guess that some contentment or peace is involved when you hear em in a sentence. Anger is involved when you hear oloh.
:-'hhs often used to denote belonging. Suffix to the word that is owned.
:-lakh is used to denote that something is missing.

==Suffix/Prefix==
:Pishra - little stop - Intake of breath or skip in verbiage
:HH is the "uh" or "eh" sound in most other languages
:ZH is negative, i.e. Smolg is tail, Smozh is tailless.
:Papi - Delicately placed/sat/perched
:Hhan - suffix to indicate a delayed occurence
:Hhs - suffix used to indicate belonging
:Tal - suffix to indicate the near future
:Ku - prefix - With

==Common Words and Phrases==
:Poho - Honored Lord/Lady
:Smolgi - Friend
:Pon'zh'sha S'kra - I don't know S'kra (language)
:Smozh - Tailless (an insult) [Insignificant people; grave insult; true smozh treated as if they do not exist.]
:[[Sarhhtha]] - S'kra dancing style
:Isth'hhtaw'hhs S'Kra'Mur - In The Ways of the S'kra Mur
:Ru'at - Circle of family, friends, and allies
:Q'alrin - Those outside one's Ru'at
:Q'alri - One outside a S'Kra's Ru'at
:Ru'ati - One inside a S'Kra's Ru'at
:S'Kra Mur's spoken language - S'Kra
:S'Kra Mur's written language - eth'ral'khh
:S'Kra Mur's ceremonial language (spoken) - Sharaanpon'u

*'''Greetings:'''
:Q'alrin: Nido'a
:Smolgan: Otoh em ("Peace comes.")
:Ru'atin: Aehhrki paar ("My soul is complete.")
:Pohan: Rath'agrkhhan aensmo'ku'par ("The gods bring us together.")

*'''Goodbye:'''
:Q'alrin: Saagri
:Smolgan: Ibu'rath'a
:Ru'atin: Y'nerpar aensmo'ku'par ("We are always together.")
:Pohan: Hav'roth sa'mahil'in. ("Hav'roth smile on you.")

*'''Be well:'''
:Q'alrin: Esuna tel'rath'a ("Go in happiness.")
:Smolgan: Esula em ("Go in peace.")
:Ru'atin: Esulaku aeama'hhrsk ("Go with my love.")
:Pohan: Esusaku Peri'el ("Go with Peri'el.")

*'''Questions:'''
:Zasul...? - Where is the...?
:Sorsha'la ae'q'alrin? - Why do you q'alrin me?
:Pon'zh'laar ru'at? - Am I not your ru'at? lit (You do not speak ru'at with me.)
::To speak to someone differently is to tell them they are different to you now.
::Pon'zh being to not speak. IE: "Pon'laar q'alri" would be like asking if you are
::now a stranger to the person it is directed at.

*'''What is your name?:'''
:Q'alrin: Shana yvyn?
:Smolgan: --- none; there is no need to ask.
:Ru'atin: --- none; there is no need to ask.
:Pohan: Shasa'hhn kho?

*'''How are you?:'''
:Q'alrin: Kulna ese?
:Smolgan: Kula ese?
:Ru'atin: Kulsa ese?
:Pohan: rath'amahilin'hhn? ("Do the gods smile?")

*'''Answers:'''<br>
:Pon'zh'sha - I don't know...
:Aeyvyn... - My name is...

*'''I am...(status):'''
:Q'alrin: Aena..
:Smolgan: Aela..
:Ru'atin: Aesa..
:Pohan: Aesa'hhn..
:
:Fine: Tel
:So-so: Enhaar
:Tired/Unhappy: Lanahh'lakh ("lacking life")
:Happy: Rath'amahilin
:Hungry: Pahami'lakh

*'''I love you:'''
:Exact meaning depends on usage:
:Q'alrin: Kulna arna'hhs (lit: "You are like the boulder."; fig: "I rely on you.")
:Smolgan: Shh'oisa smolgi ("[You have my] deepest friendship.")
:Ru'atin: Aehhrkhi sa'hhs ("My heart is yours.")
:Pohan: Khosa'hhn aepivo'hrr'shuzh ("My regard of you will never die.")

*'''Phrases used in S'Kra Mur Weddings:'''
:Aelanahh ka saarlanahh, aepivo'hhr ka saarpivo'hhr, hisakna'hhs Hav'roth isha re'halen.
::-My life is yours, your death is mine, in Hav'roth's will for eternity.
:
:Ru'at Shaman: Y'ner'hhs's'hhra ku oshu'hhs Hav'roth kho'smo'kku'sa, apodu'sa, hhrki'sa.
:Smolgan Shaman: Y'ner'hhs's'hhra ku oshu'hhs Hav'roth kho'smo'kku'la apudo'la, hhrki'la.
::-Let the future be as now with the strength of Hav'roth upholding you, entwining you, binding you

*'''Proverbs:'''
:"Be like the aganylosh'a, and face both ways, that the wind may never blow you over a cliff." -old Rathan S'Kra Mur saying
::aganylosh'a is Gerenshuge for Tree of Peace. ([[Elothean]] language)
*'''Other:'''
:Esu shh'oi'pejek.
::"Go and be in great pain." (formal curse)

==S'Kra Dictionary==

The letters ''C'', ''F'', and ''X'' are not used in S'Kra.

{| class="wikitable sortable" width="600px"
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!S'Kra!!Common!!Notes!!Etymology
!S'Kra Term!!Type!!Meaning
|-
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|''Q'alri''||singular noun||A stranger or acquaintance that is not a friend.
|ae||I, my||||
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|''Q'alrin''||plural noun||Strangers.
|ae'ku'ira'tnah|| I am sorry. (loosely)||||''ae''- my + ''ku'' - with + ''ira'tnah'' loss of face/loss of respect
|-
|-
|''Smolgi''||singular noun||A friend.
|ae'sha'rath'a saar||You're welcome. (loosely)||Used with naar/laar/saar (qa'alri/smolgan/saar)||''ae''- I + ''sha'' - understand + ''rath'a'' - gods + ''saar'' - your
|-
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|''Smolgan''||plural noun||Friends.
|aggahh'a||dream||||
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|''Ru'at''||collective noun||A bonded or bound "inner circle" of mutually chosen individuals. Each S'Kra Mur has their own unique ru'at.
|[[S'Kra Mur Attire|aggahhpel]]||dream veil||chain jewelry||
|-
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|''Ru'ati''||singular noun||A person within a S'Kra Mur's ru'at.
|ahar||annoyed, frustrated||tail gesture||
|-
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|''Ru'atin''||plural noun||Those within a S'Kra Mur's ru'at.
|ak||some||||
|-
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|''Poho''||singular noun||A formal identifier for a person given great respect and honor. Similar to Lord or Lady.
|akom||Age/Era||||''ak'' - some + ''om'' - []
|-
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|''Pohan''||plural noun||A formal identifier for people given great respect and honor.
|al'hhm||respect?||||
|-
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|}
|ama'hhrsk||love||||

|-
'''Forms of Address'''<br>
|ang||cloth; clothing/coat||||
*What is said can vary greatly in meaning, depending on the form of address used. This is most obvious when speaking in the ''pohan'' form.
|-
:-When a single word differs between the verb forms, a 'n' is often part of the ''q'alrin'' form, an 'l' in the ''smolgan'' form, and a 's' in the ''ru'atin'' form.
|ang'hhrantin||master weavers||||
:Example: 'I am'
|-
::'''q'alrin''': aena
|apodu||forge||||
::'''smolgan''': aela
|-
::'''ru'atin''': aesa
|arna||boulder||||

|-
'''Compounds'''<br>
|arsharra||night|| ||
* S'Kra uses many compound words. A whole sentence or idea can be put into one long word, but is less intimidating when broken down.
|-
* The subject and verb are often combined into one compound word, beginning with the subject and following with a conjugated verb.
|asharsh||moon|| ||
*:Example: "Aehhrkhi sa'hhs." (''ae''-I ''hhrkhi''-heart sa-ru'ati form of you hhs-suffix denoting belonging.)
|-
* Combining a subject and pronoun can indicate ownership of abstract nouns.
|asharshpar'i||moon egg||name of a [[Grazhir]] Shard||''asharsh'' - moon + ''par'i'' - egg
*:Example: "Aehhrkhi" ''ae''-"I" becomes "my".
|-

|ashu|| || ||
==Common Word Modifiers==
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|ashu'a||sucker-gripping toes of the [[Ochre La'heke|la'heke]]||||
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|[[Ashu Hhinvi|ashu hhinvi]]|| ||Creature in Muspar'I||
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|ata||axe||weapon||
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|athi||grass, vine?||||
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|ati||feel||must be combined with ae/saar/laar||
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|botuk||cave||||
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|dako||fight||||
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|dako'gi||fighter; hunter||||
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|dai||steel||metal||
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|dikka||bad; waste||||
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|dikka'staho||badlands||||
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|dikka'staho'osson||northern badlands||||
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|el||||||
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|em||peace, contentment||tail gesture||
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|enhaar||so-so||||
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|Esulaku, aepoho'ame'hhrsk||Go with my love, honored one||On a [[Item:Slender_deep_purple_amethyst_tailring|tailring]] sold in Muspar'I||''esulaku''- go (ru'at) + ''ae'' -my + ''poho'' - lord/lady + ''ame'hhrsk'' - love
|-
|gamant||house||||
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|[[S'Kra Mur Attire|gamantang]]||house coat||||
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|gamant'hhshhth||house of [[sarhhtha]]||||''gamant''- house + ''hhs''- of + ''hhth'' dance
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|gamant'oshu||temple, place of worship||||''gamant''- house + ''oshu'' spirit
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|grah||watcher||||
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|grel||sadness||||
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|grkhh'a||bringer||||
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|hat||delight||||
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|havri'negh||symbol for the four elements||Rings of rich brown for earth, pale blue for air, bright red for fire, and deep blue for water are joined by the gold stitching of the serrated electricity circle, all surrounding the blazing silver of the central ethereal star. ||
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|heggarangi'hhs iltamigen||devil's prison||||
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|heggarangi'n||devil||||
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|heimary||caravan||||
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|heitak||beast||||
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|heke||water; sea||||
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|heke'mary||ship/boat||||''heke''- sea + ''mary'' vessel
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|hekemhhg||water/sea serpent||||''heke''- sea + ''mhhg'' serpent
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|hhan||far; suffix: delayed occurrence, after, later||||
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|hhinvi|| || ||
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|hhr||||||
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|hhr'ata||[]+ axe||heavy blunt throwing weapon||
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|hhr'ibu||light crossbow||||
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|hhrkhi||heart||||
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|hhrki||soul||||
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|hhrki'izh||soulless||||
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|hhr'lav'geluhh||type of bark||||''none''
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|hhr'pao||flatbread||||-''pao'' bread
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|hhrsk||love||||
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|hhr'tami||medium blunt/heavy thrown weapon||||''none''
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|hhs||suffix: belonging to, of, made of||||
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|hhshran||swift, swiftly||||
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|hhth||dance||||
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|[[hhyssk'et]]||nut-like berry||||bitter fire
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|hirdu||bird||||
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|hisakna||will (n.), desire, intention||||
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|houmun||human||||
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|iltamigen||prison||||
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|indakar||thunder||||
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|[[Indakar Grkhh'a]]||staff of [[Ushnish]]||||''indakar''- thunder + ''grkhh'a'' bringer
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|inja||||muttering of [[Adan'f]]||
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|ira'tnah||loss of face/respect||||
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|irhhnth||scorpion||||
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|isth'hhtaw||way(s)?||||
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|isthu'rath'a||lightning||||-''rath'a'' gods
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|ith||four, fourth||||
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|izzu'hhr||storm||||
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|izzu'hhr grkhh'a||storm-bringer||||
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|jo||six, sixth||||
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|juludan||magic||||
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|ka||is||||
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|kalri||forever||||
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|kan||eight, eighth||||
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|kapo||song, singer||||
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|ka'tamas||feather?||||
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|[[k'dira]]||name of a fragrant bush||||
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|[[Fabric|khiynit]]||silk that is harvested from the sand spiders of [[Velaka]]||
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|kho||honor, respect; emphasis||tail gesture||
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|[[khor'vela]]||grey wood||Carnivorous tree. Often has visible bones. Nickname: Mercy of [[Albreda]]||
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|khozh||no honor||||
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|khur||breath||||
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|khurmary||five-stringed lap harp||||''khur''- breath + ''mary'' journey
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|kiel||thoughtfulness||tail gesture||
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|kiel'parakom hi'kho||Every thought returns(gifts) honor back? ||on [[Rataraduum's_Fine_Jewelry|mehath bracelets]] in Muspar'I||''kiel'' - thought + ''par'' -all + ''ak'' - some + ''om'' -[] + ''hi''- [] + ''kho'' honor
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|kor||stronghold; high/tall||||
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|kor'athi||tall grass?||||
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|[[kra'hei]]||S'Kra-like monster||||''none''
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|ku||two, second; and; prefix: with||||
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|kudalata||heavy-edged weapon||||''ku''- two + ''lata'' blade
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|kumu||||||
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|la||lizard||||
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|la||you||Smolgan form||
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|laar||your||Smolgan form. (prefix)||
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|la'heke||water lizard||||
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|lakh||lacking; lonely, loneliness||||
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|lanahh||life||||
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|{{ilink|i|lanahh pao}}||life bread||||
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|lanahh'lakh||tired; unhappy||||''lanahh''- life + ''lakh'' lacking
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|lanahh'mus||sunrise||||''lanahh''- life + ''mus'' sun
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|lanahh pahapo|| life []||HE/2HE swappable sword (like a bastard sword)||''lanahh''-life + pahapo ???
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|lanahh'zhra||killer/assassin/murderer (elite S'Kra Mur assassins)||||''lanahh''- life + ''zhra'' taker
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|lanahh'zhra'naarti||life-taker's stone (delicate silver ring)||||
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|lata||blade, knife, sword||||
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|latagi||knight/[[Paladin]]||||
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|[[Title:Latagi 'hhrs Em|Latagi 'hhrs Em]]||Knight of Peace||[[Paladin Titles by Rank|Paladin title]]||
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|lav'hhashhgi||Elothean||||
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|lohogi||child(ren)?||||
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|l'ot-jukun'ta'n||boundaries||||
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|luss||||muttering of [[Adan'f]]||
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|mahilin||smile||||
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|malk||gold||||
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|malk akom||Golden Age||||''malk'' gold + ''akom''- age/era
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|malk'smo||gold tail||||''malk''- gold + ''smo'' tail
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|[[Maloidu]]||traditional method of crafting ceramics||||
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|mary||vessel, vehicle; journey||modifier||
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|mehath||wind||||
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|Mehath'gamant||Wind House||||
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|mhhg||serpent/snake||||
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|mi||||modifier for verbs to make them nouns||''paha'' -eat + ''mi'' = ''pahami'' + food
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|migen||land(s)||||
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|migen'hhs pat'shhry||lands of evil||||
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|[[molloky'i]]||??||Black lizard creature of the badlands||
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|mur||pride, proud||||
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|mus||sun||||
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|myn'tanyl|| ||type of beverage ||
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|na||you||Q'alrin form||
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|naar||your||Q'alrin form. (prefix)||
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|naarti||stone/jewel; child||||
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|neh, nehel||long||||
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|nehdalata, nehlata||longsword||||''neh''- long + ''lata'' blade
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|nehelyvhh||type of fish||||''nehel''- long + ''yvhh'' wing
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|nehgris||spear||||
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|nido, nidrel||eye||||
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|nipoh||cloud||||
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|ograth||hammer; hand/fist||||
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|ograth smo'kku'par||hands together||ritual duet of the [[Ru'atin Peri'el]]||
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|oloh||anger, wrath||tail gesture||
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|orthaan'inh||terrible||||
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|oshu||spirit||||
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|[[oshu'mary]]||bark used in the making of [[samatak]]||||''oshu''- spirit + ''mary'' vessel
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|oson||north||||
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|ospekk||east||||
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|otoh||Come/s||||
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|otoh'ku'ae||Come with me||Ghosts in [[Mer'Kresh]]||''otoh''-come + ''ku'' - with + ''ae''-me/I
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|pa||upon; perched/sat||||
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|paguur||monkey||||
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|paha||eat||||
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|pahami||food||pl. ''pahamin''||
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|pahami'lakh||hungry||||''pahami''- food + ''lakh'' lacking
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|paht||free||||
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|pao||bread||||
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|papi||delicately perched/placed||||''pa''- perched + ''pi'' (diminutive)
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|par||all||||
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|par'i||egg||||
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|pat||passion||||
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|pat'shhry||evil||||''pat''- passion + ''shhry'' fiercely
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|peh||humble, apology||tail gesture||
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|peh'taph||leg||||
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|pejek||wound, pain||||
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|pejek'zhra||[[Empath]], healer||||''pejek''- wound + ''zhra'' taker
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|pel||veil||||
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|pel'arsharra||midnight||||''pel''- veil + ''arsharra'' night
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|[[S'Kra Mur Attire|pel'hhsmur]]||tail drape worn by S'Kra brides||||''pel''- veil + ''hhs''- of + ''mur'' pride
|-
|peyvu|| ||similiar to pilonu and rasha'hhs'o'grath||
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|pi||little/small; diminutive suffix||||
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|pi'botuk||den||||''pi''- little + ''botuk'' cave
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|[[S'Kra Mur Attire|pilonu]]||bracelet-ring combination||||
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|pi'pejek||throwing knife?||||''pi''- little + ''pejek'' wound
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|pishra||punctuation: glottal stop||symbol: '||''pi''- little + ''shra'' stop
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|pivo'hhr||death||||
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|pivo'hrr'shu||die, dying||||
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|pivo'hrr'shu'mus||sunset||||''pivo'hrr'shu''- dying + ''mus'' sun
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|pivo'hrr'shuzh||undying, eternal||||''pivo'hrr'shu''- die + ''zh'' (negation)
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|poho||honored lord/lady||||
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|[[Title:Poho Ograth|Poho Ograth]]||Lord/Lady of the Hammer||[[Paladin Titles by Rank|Paladin title]]||
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|poho'adu||[[Cleric]], priest, holy-man||||
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|poho'danath||anointed grandfather||||
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|poho'hhsi ur||honored father||||
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|pokeke||sand||||
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|pokeke'pahamin||sandwich made from pokeke bread, meats, and fruits||||''pokeke''- sand + ''pahamin'' food
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|[[poloh'izh]]||||||
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|polo'i||||||
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|pon||speak||||
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|pon'zh||to be silent||||''pon''- speak + ''zh'' not
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|por||left; east||||
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|[[S'Kra Mur Attire|por'nidrel]]||jewelry worn around the left eye||||''por''- left + ''nidrel'' eye
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|py||bronze||metal||
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|[[q'alri]]||one outside of a ru'at; stranger||pl. ''qalrin''||
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|qi||soul||||
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|q'zha||bold||||
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|[[q'zhalata]]||knife of bold deeds||assassin's weapon||''q'zha''- bold + ''lata'' blade
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|rasha||flower||||
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|[[S'Kra Mur Attire|rasha'hhsograth]]||bracelet-ring combination worn by S'Kra brides||||''rasha''- flower + ''hhs''- of + ''ograth'' hand
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|[[Rasirhh]]||traditional method of crafting ceramics||||
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|rath'a||gods||||
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||rath'a saar||Thank you||naar/laar/saar (Q'alrin/Smolgin/Ru'atin)||''rath'a'' - gods + ''saar'' - your
|-
|rath'amahilin||happy||||''rath'a''- gods + ''mahilin'' smile
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|[[ru'at]]||a S'Kra's inner circle; brotherhood/sisterhood||||
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|ru'ati||member(s) of a ru'at||||
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|sa||you||Ru'atin form||
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|saar||your||Ru'atin form. (prefix)||
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|saar'ati Dzree tanu saar'hhs oloh||feel the wrath of [[Dzree]]||curse of the [[Dragon Priest Crone]]||
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|sa'hhs||yours||||''sa''-you + ''hhs'' of
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|saran'pon||voice||||
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|saran'pon'hhs Peri'el||steel flute||||''saran'pon'' voice + ''hhs'' of + ''Peri'el'' (goddess)
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|[[sarhhtha]]||ritual dancing||||
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|sha||understanding||abbreviated form for compound words||
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|shah||platinum||metal||
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|shakhra||understanding, revelation||||
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|shana||what||||
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|sharaanpon'u||traditional form of oral poetry||||
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|[[S'Kra Mur Attire|sharmiit'mhhg]]||style of bead embroidery that uses geometric shapes||||
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|[[shar'nath]]||star; flower unique to Aesry Surlaenis'a||||
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|shh'oi||great||||
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|shh'oi paguur||great monkey||||
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|shh'oi'ata||greataxe||||''shh'oi''- great + ''ata'' axe
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|Shhoigi Ati||Empath |||| ''shhoigi'' - Great + ''ati'' - Feel
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|shh'oi'kumu||||||
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|shh'oi'lata||greatsword||||''shh'oi''- great + ''lata'' blade
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|shh'oiyvh-ur||dragon||||''shh'oi''- great + ''yvh''- wing + ''ur'' one
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|shhr||fierce||||
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|s'hhra||rush, haste||||
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|shhrtel||vicious||||
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|shhry||fiercely||||
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|shra||stop||||
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|sih||amusement||tail gesture||
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|s'kra||people, race||||
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|slo||blood||||
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|slo ku pivo'hhr'shu||blood and death||||
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|smo||tail||abbreviated form for compound words||
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|smo'kku||crystal?||||''smo''- tail + ''ku'' with
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|smo'kku'par||together||||''smo''- tail + ''ku''- with + ''par'' all
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|smolg||tail||||
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|smolgi||friend||||
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|[[smozh]]||tailless||grave insult||
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|snrhhti||horn that comes from deep ocean-dwelling shellfish||used by [[Sraan Indakar]] to scare enemies||
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|sra'ajhh||type of wood||||
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|[[sraan]]||clan||||
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|s'rranteng||alchemy||||
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|s'sa||relief||tail gesture||
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|s'shen||yes||||
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|s'su||guard (v.)||||
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|s'sugi||guard (n.)||||
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|staho||crossroads; lane, road, street; path, trail; land||||
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|s'uh||caution, careful||tail gesture||
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|suhhei||goblin||||
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|sur||right; west||||
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|[[S'Kra Mur Attire|sur'nidrel]]||jewelry worn around the right eye||||''sur''- right + ''nidrel'' eye
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|sur'oson||northwest||||
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|s'vaela||type of vine||||''none''
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|taishar||warrior||||
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|tal||suffix: near future||||
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|tami||Future?||||
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|tanu||||||
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|tanu'sami ttki|| ||on [[Rataraduum's_Fine_Jewelry|ama'hhrsk(love)]] bracelets in Muspar'i||''tanu'' -[] + ''sa''- you + ''mi'' - modifier + ''ttki'' - []
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|tan'yi||copper||metal||
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|tegreis||nest?||||
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|tei'oloh||war||||
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|tei'oloh'ata||war axe||||
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|tei'oloh'lata||war blade||||
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|t'ekeipa||type of shell||||
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|tel||fine||||
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|tel'rath'a||happiness||||''tel''- fine + ''rath'a'' gods
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|tey||alarm, alert||tail gesture||
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|t'lar||drum||||
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|trel||finger||||
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|tuul||silver||||
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|tys||three, third||||
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|tzgaa||fruit||||
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|[[tzgaa|tzgaa orb]]||light source||||''tzgaa'' fruit
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|tzgaa'hhsigen||crisp, water-holding fruit||||''tzgaa''- fruit + ''hhs''- of + ''igen'' earth
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|uaro||head||||
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|[[S'Kra Mur Attire|uaro's'sugi]]||shawl wrapped about the head, face, and neck||||''uaro''- head + ''s'sugi'' guard
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|uen||round||||
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|uenlata||light throwing blade||||''uen''- round + ''lata'' blade
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|uku'uan||bow||||
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|[[uku'uanstaho]]||crossbow||||''uku'uan''- bow + ''staho'' crossing
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|ur||one, first; true||||
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|uraan'nido||see/saw/seen||||sensed with the eyes
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|ushuheke||fountain||||-''heke'' water
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|[[vela'tohr]]||type of vine||||''none''
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|venda||ring||||
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|vuush||mouth||||
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|yi||he, his||||
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|y'ner||time||||
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|y'ner'hhs's'hhra||future?||||''y'ner''- time + ''hhs''- of + ''s'hhra'' haste
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|y'nerpar||always||||''y'ner''- time + ''par''- all
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|yrak||dark||||
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|yrak shar'nath||dark star||||
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|yvhh||wing, winged||||
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|yvhh la'tami||winged, lizard-like creature||||''yvhh'' winged ''la''- lizard
|-
|-
!S'Kra Word!!Notes
|yvyn||name||||
|-
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|Hhan||Suffix to indicate a delayed occurrence.
|zasul||where||||
|-
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|Hhs||Indicate belonging. Suffix when applied to direct adjective-noun pairs.
|zh||prefix/suffix: negation, not||||
|-
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|Ku||Prefix meaning "with".
|zh'al'hhm||no respect||||
|-
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|Lakh||Suffix indicating a lack of.
|zha'vazh||blood feud||||
|-
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|Pishra||A glottal stop, intake of breath, or skip in verbiage. lit-"little stop"
|zhi||five, fifth||||
|-
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|Tal||Suffix to indicate "near future".
|zhoss||no||||
|-
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|Zh||Negative modifier suffix. i.e. Smolg is tail, Smozh is tailless.
|zhra||taker, thief||||
|-
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|zhu||seven, seventh||||
|}
|}


==Additional Notes==
==Names Derived From S'Kra==
*'''Hh''' is a vowel in S'Kra, roughly equivalent to the "uh" or "eh" sound in most other languages.
* Many names for the tail gestures have similar meanings to the emotions they express when used in speech. You can infer that some contentment or peace is involved when you hear '''em''' in a sentence or anger when you hear '''oloh'''.


==Common Words and Phrases==
===People===
===Greetings===

{| class="wikitable sortable" width="600px"
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!Form of Address!!S'Kra Mur Phrase!!Literal Translation!!Figurative Translation
!S'Kra!!Common!!Etymology
|-
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|Q'alrin||Nido'a||Look; glance; aware.||I acknowledge you.
|Lohogi'hhs'ur||race of island S'Kra||''lohogi''- children + ''hhs''- of + ''ur'' one
|-
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|Smolgan||Otoh em||Peace comes.||
|Lohogi'tel'tegreis||race of island S'Kra||Child of the Nest
|-
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|Ru'atin||Aehhrki paar||My soul is complete.||
|Malkuaro||||''malk''- gold + ''uaro'' head
|-
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|Pohan||Rath'agrkhhan aensmo'ku'par||The gods bring us together.||
|Pohokapo||rank of the [[Ru'atin Peri'el]]||''pogo''- honored lady ''kapo'' song
|-
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|}
|Rasha'hhshekepi||S'Kra maiden||''rasha''- flower + ''hhs''- of + ''heke''- sea + ''pi'' little

===Goodbye===
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!Form of Address!!S'Kra Mur Phrase!!Literal Translation!!Figurative Translation
|Ru'atin Peri'el||||''ru'atin'' sisters
|-
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|Q'alrin||Saagri||unknown||I watch you go.
|Sept||one of four groups within the [[Ru'atin Peri'el]]||''ku''- two + ''lata'' blade
|-
|-
|Smolgan||Ibu'rath'a||unknown||Gods go with you.
|Shh'oi Pohokapo||rank of the [[Ru'atin Peri'el]]||''shh'oi'' great ''poho''- lady ''kapo'' song
|-
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|Ru'atin||Y'nerpar aensmo'ku'par||We are always together.||
|Shh'oi'ur||mythical S'Kra forefather||''shh'oi''- great + ''ur'' one
|-
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|Pohan||Hav'roth sa'mahil'in||Hav'roth smiles on you.||
|S'Kra Mur||||''s'kra''- people + ''mur'' proud
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|S'Kra'ur||mainland S'Kra who wish distinguish themselves from the flat-faced island S'Kra||''s'kra''- people + ''ur'' true
|-
|[[Sarkhhl|Smo'neh]]||[[Chronology of the Rathan Kings (book)|Rathan king]] who ruled from 2140 - 2092 BL||''smo''- tail + ''neh'' long
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|Ur'Kapo Pohokapo||leader of the [[Ru'atin Peri'el]]||''ur''- first ''kapo'' singer ''poho''- lady ''kapo'' song
|-
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|}
|}


===Be well===
{| class="wikitable sortable" width="600px"
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!Form of Address!!S'Kra Mur Phrase!!Literal Translation!!Figurative Translation
!S'Kra Clan!!Common
|-
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|Q'alrin||Esuna tel'rath'a||Go in happiness.||
|[[Sraan Arna]]||''sraan'' clan ''arna'' boulder
|-
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|Smolgan||Esula em||Go in peace.||
|[[Sraan Hav'roth]]||''sraan'' clan
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|Ru'atin||Esulaku aeama'hhrsk||Go with my [?] love.||
|[[Sraan Indakar]]||''sraan'' clan ''indakar'' thunder
|-
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|Pohan||Esusaku Peri'el||Go with Peri'el.||
|[[Sraan Irhhnth]]||''sraan'' clan ''irhhnth'' scorpion
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|}
|[[Sraan Malk]]||''sraan'' clan ''malk'' gold

|-
===I love you===
|[[Sraan Mehath]]||''sraan'' clan ''mehath'' wind
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|[[Sraan Mhhg]]||''sraan'' clan ''mhhg'' serpent
|-
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!Form of Address!!S'Kra Mur Phrase!!Literal Translation!!Figurative Translation
|[[Sraan Nehgris]]||''sraan'' clan ''nehgris'' spear
|-
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|Q'alrin||Kulna arna'hhs||You are of/like the boulder.||I rely on you.
|[[Sraan Rasha]]||''sraan'' clan ''rasha'' flower
|-
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|Smolgan||Shh'oisa smolgi||You are my greatest friend||[You have my] deepest friendship.
|[[Sraan Smolg]]||''sraan'' clan ''smolg'' tail
|-
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|Ru'atin||Aehhrkhi sa'hhs||My heart is yours.||
|[[Sraan T'Lar]]||''sraan'' clan ''t'lar'' drum
|-
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|Pohan||Khosa'hhn aepivo'hrr'shuzh||My regard for you is undying.||My regard of you will never die.
|[[Sraan Venda]]||''sraan'' clan ''venda'' ring
|-
|-
|}
|}


==Common Questions==
===Places===
*Zasul...?: Where is the...?
*Sorsha'la ae'q'alrin?: Why do you q'alrin me?
*Pon'zh'laar ru'at?: Am I not your ru'at? lit (You do not speak ru'at with me.)
*:To speak to someone in a different form of address is akin to telling them the relationship has changed.


===What is your name?===
{| class="wikitable sortable" width="600px"
{|class="wikitable" width="800px"
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!Form of Address!!S'Kra Mur Phrase!!Literal Translation!!Figurative Translation
!S'Kra!!Common!!Etymology
|-
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|Q'alrin||Shana yvyn?||What name?||What is your name?
|[[Hekemhhg River]]||[[Velaka]]||''heke''- water + ''mhhg'' serpent
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|Pohan||Shasa'hhn kho?||What regard/honor?||How do I address you?
|Kor'adu Avenue||[[Ratha]]||''kor''- high/tall
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|Malk Staho||[[Ratha]]||''malk'' gold ''staho'' street

===How are you?===
{|class="wikitable" width="800px"
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!Form of Address!!S'Kra Mur Phrase!!Literal Translation!!Figurative Translation
|[[Muspar'i]]||city in [[Velaka]]||''mus''- sun + ''par'i'' egg
|-
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|Q'alrin||Kulna ese?||You are [how]?||How are you doing?
|Neh Dock||[[Ratha]]||''neh'' long
|-
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|Smolgan||Kula ese?||You are [how]?||How are you doing?
|[[Pi'botuk Pel'arsharra]]||name of a festival shop||''pi'botuk''- den + ''pel'arsharra'' midnight
|-
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|Ru'atin||Kulsa ese?||You are [how]?||How are you doing?
|[[Pokekehekepi]]||beach||''pokeke''- sand + ''heke''- sea + ''pi'' little
|-
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|Pohan||Rath'amahilin'hhn?||Do the gods smile on you?||
|[[Ratha]]||city in [[Qi'Reshalia]]||''rath'a''- gods
|-
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|Sshoi-sson Palace||[[Ratha]]||''shh'oi''- great
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|[[Szeldia]]||seventh planet from the sun; nickname: the Serpent's Eye||
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|Uaro Dock||[[Ratha]]||''uaro'' head
|}
|}


==Answers==
==Smozh Zharhhtha's Work==
*Pon'zh'sha
===Rathan House Badges===
*:lit-"Without knowledge."
[[S'Kra Mur Houses]]
*:fig-"I do not know."
{|width=50% class="wikitable"
*Aeyvyn - My name is
|-valign=top

!Rathan House!!Phrase!!Common
===I am...(status)===
{|class="wikitable" width="800px"
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!Form of Address!!S'Kra Mur Phrase!!Literal Translation
|[[Zsikiel]]||Kho, oshu tu indakar||Hark/Lo, spirit (as/like/unto) thunder
|-
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|Q'alrin||Aena||I am
|[[Moglin]]||Hhs'lanahh paht||Live Free
|-
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|Smolgan||Aela||I am
|[[Tierskel]]||Zhoss l'ot-jukun'ta'n||No Boundaries
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|Ru'atin||Aesa||I am
|[[Redthorne]] (Human)||Kor hhs'isth'hhtaw||Honor within the Way.
|-
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|Pohan||Aesa'hhn||I am
|[[Dne]]||Aggahh'a hhs'shho'i'yvvh-ur||The Dragon's Dream
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|[[Lisska'Vran]]||Heggarangi'n q'zha||Bold Devils
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|}
|}

===Status===
*Enhaar - so-so
*Lanahh'lakh - tired/unhappy; lit-lacking life.
*Pahami'lakh - hungry; lit-lacking food.
*Rath'amahilin - happy; lit-gods smile.
*Tel - fine

==Phrases used in S'Kra Mur Weddings==
;Vows
*Aelanahh ka saarlanahh, aepivo'hhr ka saarpivo'hhr, hisakna'hhs Hav'roth isha re'halen.
*:lit-"My life is your life, my death is your death, Hav'roth's will [] []."
*:fig-"My life is yours, your death is mine, in Hav'roth's will for eternity."
;Pronouncements
*Ru'at Shaman: Y'ner'hhs's'hhra ku oshu'hhs Hav'roth kho'smo'kku'sa, apodu'sa, hhrki'sa.
*Smolgan Shaman: Y'ner'hhs's'hhra ku oshu'hhs Hav'roth kho'smo'kku'la apudo'la, hhrki'la.
*:lit-"Now with Hav'roth's spirit bind you both, forging you, your souls."
*:fig-"Let the future be as now with the strength of Hav'roth upholding you, entwining you, binding you."


==Proverbs==
*"Be like the aganylosh'a, and face both ways, that the wind may never blow you over a cliff." - old [[Ratha]]n S'Kra Mur phrase.
*:Note - aganylosh'a is Gerenshuge for Tree of Peace. ([[Elothean]] language)

==Curses/Oaths==
*Esu shh'oi'pejek.
*:lit-"Go with great wounds."
*:fig-"Go and be in great pain.;Go and suffer."


==Sources==
==Sources==
;Original Contributors to the First Primer
GM [[Basilisc]], GM [[Ellerina]], GM [[Porlock]], [[Herpo]], [[Iscarious]], [[User:smurphy95|Leyhan]], [[Majebrad]], [[Mhalacious]], [[Sarkranis]], [[Sorenne]], [[Tsarenzi]], [[Valloa]], and [[Smozh]]
* GM [[Basilisc]], GM [[Ellerina]], GM [[Porlock]], [[Herpo]], [[Iscarious]], [[User:SPICYDIAPSID|Leyhan]], [[Majebrad]], [[Mhalacious]], [[Sarkranis]], [[Sorenne]], [[Tsarenzi]], [[Valloa]], and [[Smozh]]


;Official Sources
==See Also==
* [[Language of the S'Kra Mur (book)|Language of the S'Kra Mur]]
* [[Ways of the S'kra Mur (book)|Ways of the S'Kra Mur]]
* [[Words Every Trader Should Know]]


==Related Pages==
*[[S'Kra Mur Lexicon]]
*[[S'Kra Mur Naming Conventions]]
*[[S'Kra Mur Naming Conventions]]
*[[S'Kra Language (script)]]: Genie script that gives greetings and farewells in the proper form of address (q'alrin, smolgan, ru'atin, or pohan)
*[[S'Kra Language (script)]]: Genie script that gives greetings and farewells in the proper form of address (q'alrin, smolgan, ru'atin, or pohan)


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Latest revision as of 03:00, 18 December 2021


S'Kra Lexicon: alphabetical, sortable list of known S'Kra words plus a list of terms that are derived from S'Kra.

Forms of Language

Sharaanpon'u

The spoken form of the language is called S'Kra. Unless otherwise stated, the information in this article pertains to S'Kra. S'Kra is a simplified form of Sharaanpon'u (Formal Tongue), which is used in ceremonies and rituals.

Eth'ral'khh

The written language is called Eth'ral'khh. Eth'ral'khh is a logographic system that primarily comprises ideograms. Because Eth'ral'khh is not written in the Common alphabet, it is not directly represented in the game. However, some Eth'ral'khh signs and items are transliterated into the Common alphabet.

Hissing Speech

Hissing is commonly viewed in two ways. On the one hand, it is natural for S'Kra Mur to hiss when expressing intense emotion, such as anger, frustration, or excitement. On the other hand, to habitually hiss one's speech is a mark of low birth. A S'Kra Mur who speaks with a habitual hiss is often viewed with disdain by other S'Kra Mur.

Beginner's Notes

Common Terms

S'Kra Term Type Meaning
Q'alri singular noun A stranger or acquaintance that is not a friend.
Q'alrin plural noun Strangers.
Smolgi singular noun A friend.
Smolgan plural noun Friends.
Ru'at collective noun A bonded or bound "inner circle" of mutually chosen individuals. Each S'Kra Mur has their own unique ru'at.
Ru'ati singular noun A person within a S'Kra Mur's ru'at.
Ru'atin plural noun Those within a S'Kra Mur's ru'at.
Poho singular noun A formal identifier for a person given great respect and honor. Similar to Lord or Lady.
Pohan plural noun A formal identifier for people given great respect and honor.

Forms of Address

  • What is said can vary greatly in meaning, depending on the form of address used. This is most obvious when speaking in the pohan form.
-When a single word differs between the verb forms, a 'n' is often part of the q'alrin form, an 'l' in the smolgan form, and a 's' in the ru'atin form.
Example: 'I am'
q'alrin: aena
smolgan: aela
ru'atin: aesa

Compounds

  • S'Kra uses many compound words. A whole sentence or idea can be put into one long word, but is less intimidating when broken down.
  • The subject and verb are often combined into one compound word, beginning with the subject and following with a conjugated verb.
    Example: "Aehhrkhi sa'hhs." (ae-I hhrkhi-heart sa-ru'ati form of you hhs-suffix denoting belonging.)
  • Combining a subject and pronoun can indicate ownership of abstract nouns.
    Example: "Aehhrkhi" ae-"I" becomes "my".

Common Word Modifiers

S'Kra Word Notes
Hhan Suffix to indicate a delayed occurrence.
Hhs Indicate belonging. Suffix when applied to direct adjective-noun pairs.
Ku Prefix meaning "with".
Lakh Suffix indicating a lack of.
Pishra A glottal stop, intake of breath, or skip in verbiage. lit-"little stop"
Tal Suffix to indicate "near future".
Zh Negative modifier suffix. i.e. Smolg is tail, Smozh is tailless.

Additional Notes

  • Hh is a vowel in S'Kra, roughly equivalent to the "uh" or "eh" sound in most other languages.
  • Many names for the tail gestures have similar meanings to the emotions they express when used in speech. You can infer that some contentment or peace is involved when you hear em in a sentence or anger when you hear oloh.

Common Words and Phrases

Greetings

Form of Address S'Kra Mur Phrase Literal Translation Figurative Translation
Q'alrin Nido'a Look; glance; aware. I acknowledge you.
Smolgan Otoh em Peace comes.
Ru'atin Aehhrki paar My soul is complete.
Pohan Rath'agrkhhan aensmo'ku'par The gods bring us together.

Goodbye

Form of Address S'Kra Mur Phrase Literal Translation Figurative Translation
Q'alrin Saagri unknown I watch you go.
Smolgan Ibu'rath'a unknown Gods go with you.
Ru'atin Y'nerpar aensmo'ku'par We are always together.
Pohan Hav'roth sa'mahil'in Hav'roth smiles on you.

Be well

Form of Address S'Kra Mur Phrase Literal Translation Figurative Translation
Q'alrin Esuna tel'rath'a Go in happiness.
Smolgan Esula em Go in peace.
Ru'atin Esulaku aeama'hhrsk Go with my [?] love.
Pohan Esusaku Peri'el Go with Peri'el.

I love you

Form of Address S'Kra Mur Phrase Literal Translation Figurative Translation
Q'alrin Kulna arna'hhs You are of/like the boulder. I rely on you.
Smolgan Shh'oisa smolgi You are my greatest friend [You have my] deepest friendship.
Ru'atin Aehhrkhi sa'hhs My heart is yours.
Pohan Khosa'hhn aepivo'hrr'shuzh My regard for you is undying. My regard of you will never die.

Common Questions

  • Zasul...?: Where is the...?
  • Sorsha'la ae'q'alrin?: Why do you q'alrin me?
  • Pon'zh'laar ru'at?: Am I not your ru'at? lit (You do not speak ru'at with me.)
    To speak to someone in a different form of address is akin to telling them the relationship has changed.

What is your name?

Form of Address S'Kra Mur Phrase Literal Translation Figurative Translation
Q'alrin Shana yvyn? What name? What is your name?
Pohan Shasa'hhn kho? What regard/honor? How do I address you?

How are you?

Form of Address S'Kra Mur Phrase Literal Translation Figurative Translation
Q'alrin Kulna ese? You are [how]? How are you doing?
Smolgan Kula ese? You are [how]? How are you doing?
Ru'atin Kulsa ese? You are [how]? How are you doing?
Pohan Rath'amahilin'hhn? Do the gods smile on you?

Answers

  • Pon'zh'sha
    lit-"Without knowledge."
    fig-"I do not know."
  • Aeyvyn - My name is

I am...(status)

Form of Address S'Kra Mur Phrase Literal Translation
Q'alrin Aena I am
Smolgan Aela I am
Ru'atin Aesa I am
Pohan Aesa'hhn I am

Status

  • Enhaar - so-so
  • Lanahh'lakh - tired/unhappy; lit-lacking life.
  • Pahami'lakh - hungry; lit-lacking food.
  • Rath'amahilin - happy; lit-gods smile.
  • Tel - fine

Phrases used in S'Kra Mur Weddings

Vows
  • Aelanahh ka saarlanahh, aepivo'hhr ka saarpivo'hhr, hisakna'hhs Hav'roth isha re'halen.
    lit-"My life is your life, my death is your death, Hav'roth's will [] []."
    fig-"My life is yours, your death is mine, in Hav'roth's will for eternity."
Pronouncements
  • Ru'at Shaman: Y'ner'hhs's'hhra ku oshu'hhs Hav'roth kho'smo'kku'sa, apodu'sa, hhrki'sa.
  • Smolgan Shaman: Y'ner'hhs's'hhra ku oshu'hhs Hav'roth kho'smo'kku'la apudo'la, hhrki'la.
    lit-"Now with Hav'roth's spirit bind you both, forging you, your souls."
    fig-"Let the future be as now with the strength of Hav'roth upholding you, entwining you, binding you."


Proverbs

  • "Be like the aganylosh'a, and face both ways, that the wind may never blow you over a cliff." - old Rathan S'Kra Mur phrase.
    Note - aganylosh'a is Gerenshuge for Tree of Peace. (Elothean language)

Curses/Oaths

  • Esu shh'oi'pejek.
    lit-"Go with great wounds."
    fig-"Go and be in great pain.;Go and suffer."

Sources

Original Contributors to the First Primer
Official Sources

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