n(a)

/na/ @c

preposition

to, towards; at; with, by

Attested in writing

preposition space Swadesh 207

Etymology

Primitive Eldarin: ✶nā

Cognates

quenya

an(a)

References

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Sources: LotR/209, 238, PE17/16, 25, 147, RGEO/63-64, VT50/21

Notes

"n(a)" is an allative preposition, indicating movement towards something. It is regularly elided to "n'" before vowels and it triggers soft mutation. Avoid using "n(a)" for meanings of time, unless it's to indicate the end of a waiting period, as in "na vedui", "at last". This preposition should not be reduced before a "lost g."