"Proper Elvish" - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eönwë · 11-02-2008, 04:22 PM

Well, we know that all of LOTR is meant to be translated from Westron to English, in other words, Westron isn't English. Also, all the other languages we come across in LOTR are translated, for example Rohirric isn't "really" Old Englidh (the Anglo-Saxon language).

Basically, what I'm asking is whether Tolkien ever gave an example of "true" Elvish (any form), rather than a translation. Or any language other than Westron, for that matter.

11-02-2008, 04:22 PM	#1
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	"Proper Elvish" Well, we know that all of LOTR is meant to be translated from Westron to English, in other words, Westron isn't English. Also, all the other languages we come across in LOTR are translated, for example Rohirric isn't "really" Old Englidh (the Anglo-Saxon language). Basically, what I'm asking is whether Tolkien ever gave an example of "true" Elvish (any form), rather than a translation. Or any language other than Westron, for that matter. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place