Eldraeic Vocabulary

This page lists Eldraeic words (and occasional phrases or compounds, italicized) used in various places. Definitions include the word itself, a short definition, and a longer definition which indicates which case tags are commonly used (although, of course, any meaningful ones can be used) with the word in question. Alphabetization is by English standards, for reader convenience.

More words will be added here as the Speak Eldraeic Like a Semi-Literate Barbarian series continues.

!

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
!teshsmall, ant-like insectSUBJECT is a small ant-like insect of species/breed TYPE

A

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
a-Case tag: subject/actor.
a!derabluelife hexchuckSUBJECT is a bluelife animal of Eliéra, resembling a blue-furred hexapedal woodchuck, of species/breed TYPE
ádarrélar naming operator
aelvabeautifulSUBJECT is beautiful (objective) in aspect ASPECT by aesthetic standard STANDARD
aesaersaltSUBJECT is a portion/quantity of salt from source ORIGIN, of composition TYPE
aesfrúsugarSUBJECT is made of/contains/is a quantity of sugar [sweet edible] from source ORIGIN, of composition including TYPE
alathyraacademy
institute
university
SUBJECT is an institute/academy/university studying subject(s) OBJECT located at LOCATION with academicians ACTOR [set] operated by AUTHORITY

lit. alath (“wisdom”) + place root; place of wisdom
aldrensisterSUBJECT is the sister of OBJECT by bond/tie STANDARD from parents CREATOR [set]
an-Case tag: object/acted upon.
análarconcept-wordSUBJECT is a concept-word expressing relation OBJECT among argument roles COMPONENT [sequence]
andrafireSUBJECT is a fire/flame in fuel OBJECT burning-in/reacting-with oxidizer REQUISITE
anesprelpredicateSUBJECT is the relation of predication OBJECT, which has arguments COMPONENT [sequence]
-árPredication suffix.
athánmachineSUBJECT is a machine for FUNCTION/USE
atratanálartyped-concept-word, descriptive metaphorSUBJECT is a descriptive metaphor expressing relation OBJECT among argument roles COMPONENTS [sequence]
azikrock; stoneSUBJECT is a quantity of/is made of/contains rock/stone of type/composition TYPE from location LOCATION

(TYPE: composition including this, which need not be the complete specification.)

B

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
bransironSUBJECT is a quantity of/is made of iron
SUBJECT is ferrous
brindpalm (of the hand)SUBJECT is a/the palm [body-part] of OBJECT

C

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
cadairthroneSUBJECT is the throne [seat of authority] of authority AUTHORITY
cadarylanthe modified-concept in an atratanálarSUBJECT is the modified-concept in descriptive metaphor COMPONENT-OF, modified by OBJECT
cagálshit
faeces
SUBJECT is the faeces/excrement/dung/shit of OBJECT
SUBJECT is faecal (matter)
caileleafSUBJECT is a leaf of plant OBJECT/TYPE
SUBJECT is foliage of plant OBJECT/TYPE
calmasmall
little
SUBJECT is small in property/dimensions ASPECT as compared with standard/norm STANDARD
carylanthe modifier-concept in an atratanálarSUBJECT is the modifier-concept in descriptive metaphor COMPONENT-OF, modifying OBJECT

D

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
daëlinchance
probability
SUBJECT (event/state/property) is probable/likely under conditions AMBIENT
dalínfriendSUBJECT is/acts as a friend of OBJECT
delékithpleasingSUBJECT pleases/is pleasing (subjective) to PERCEIVER in aspect ASPECT by standard STANDARD
dúëlinyoungSUBJECT is young/youthful [relatively short in elapsed duration] by standard STANDARD
SUBJECT is young
dúënéríyoung man, boy
(from dúëlin + nérí)
SUBJECT is a young male of species TYPE evidencing masculine traits ASPECT
dúënissíyoung woman, girl
(from dúëlin + nissí)
SUBJECT is a young female of species TYPE evidencing feminine traits ASPECT

E

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
elefíoath, contractSUBJECT is the oath-contract between OBJECT [set, mass] in the matter of PURPOSE
eslévthe EmpireSUBJECT is the Empire;
SUBJECT is a component of the Empire;
SUBJECT is Imperial

(Note: this word refers specifically to the Empire of the Star and to no other “empires”.)
esprelpredicationSUBJECT is a predicate relationship with relation OBJECT, among arguments COMPONENT [sequence]

F

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
falsamúr“black night”See múrna.
(Note: refers to the true-dark nights of winter.)
falsanblackSUBJECT is blacker than OBJECT by STANDARD
SUBJECT is black.
fancflaw
defect
imperfection
SUBJECT/PROPERTY is a flaw/defect/imperfection in OBJECT causing RESULT
feSyllabic numeral: 5 (five)
fidúrblueSUBJECT is bluer than OBJECT by STANDARD
SUBJECT is blue [color].
foSyllabic numeral: 4 (four)

G

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
gaïchfoxSUBJECT is a fox of species/breed TYPE
galrásmeat
flesh
SUBJECT is a quantity of/contains meat/flesh from source/animal SOURCE

H

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
hainwar, battle, fightSUBJECT (person/mass) wars/fights against OBJECT over territory/matter CAUSE
SUBJECT is at war/fighting with OBJECT

(Note that hain alone confers no scale; this word can refer to anything from a bar brawl to the apocalypse, depending upon scaling term.)
hainadarsoldierSUBJECT is a soldier/warrior/fighter of army OBJECT, in branch TYPE
hálImperative amplifier

I

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
indrenbrotherSUBJECT is the brother of OBJECT by bond/tie STANDARD from parents CREATOR [set]
ith-Case tag: member-of

J

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure

K

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
kimaerthsmall fishSUBJECT is a small fish of species/breed TYPE

L

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
laraswordSUBJECT is a word meaning/causing OBJECT in language STANDARD
SUBJECT is lexical/verbal.
lin-fancentropy
the Flaw
SUBJECT/PROPERTY is the Flaw/entropy.
SUBJECT is entropic.
lórratreeSUBJECT is a tree of species/variety TYPE

M

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
mahavmake
maker
SUBJECT makes / assembles / builds / manufactures / creates OBJECT out of materials / parts / components COMPONENT using tool INSTRUMENT
SUBJECT is a maker.
miríëorder
(specifically, “harmonious order”)
SUBJECT is the harmonious order (state of being well arranged) of OBJECT with orderliness TYPE/STANDARD
mirílarstructure-wordSUBJECT is a structure-word with function OBJECT, of grammatical class MEMBER-OF, in language STANDARD
múletappleSUBJECT is an apple of varietal TYPE

N

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
nalríneuterSUBJECT is a neuter of species TYPE evidencing neuter traits ASPECT
SUBJECT is neuter

animate; cannot be applied to non-animates
neSyllabic numeral: 1 (one)
nérímale
man
SUBJECT is a male of species TYPE evidencing masculine traits ASPECT
SUBJECT is masculine
nérissíhermaphrodite
herm
SUBJECT is a hermaphrodite of species TYPE evidencing hermaphrodite traits ASPECT
SUBJECT is hermaphrodite
niSyllabic numeral: 0 (zero)
nissífemale
woman
SUBJECT is a female of species TYPE evidencing feminine traits ASPECT
SUBJECT is female

O

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure

P

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
Demonstrative pro-rélar: that there
Demonstrative pro-rélar: this here

Q

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
qártillpriceSUBJECT (amount) is the price of OBJECT to purchaser/consumer RECEIVER set by vendor ORIGIN
qori-Case tag: standard.

R

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
raïthalplenum, cosmosSUBJECT is the plenum/cosmos/totality of everything.
rélarargumentSUBJECT is an argument of predicate OBJECT of case TYPE

S

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
First free variable.
sarávjusticeSUBJECT is justice in the matter of OBJECT by standard STANDARD
Second free variable.
Third free variable.
Fourth free variable.
Fifth free variable.

T

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
talisfancimperfection whose presence indicates authenticitySUBJECT/PROPERTY is an imperfection proving the authenticity of OBJECT
teSyllabic numeral: 3 (three)
toSyllabic numeral: 4 (four)

U

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
uisIndefinite rélar: the omitted argument.
ulquordaëälathdaragnostic; (Flamic) an adherent to the Agnostic HeresySUBJECT is an agnostic
SUBJECT adheres to the Agnostic Heresy

V

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
valI
I and those I speak for
Pronoun: first-person
valciprideSUBJECT (soph) feels/has pride in/about OBJECT (abstraction)
-várPredication suffix.

W

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure

X

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure

Y

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure

Z

WordShort Def.Long Definition and Case Structure
ze11 (eleven)Syllabic numeral: 11 (eleven)
zahúënbig
large
SUBJECT is big/large in property/dimension(s) ASPECT as compared with standard/norm STANDARD
zo10 (ten)Syllabic numeral: 10 (ten)