na(n)
/nan/ @c@
preposition
of; with, accompanied/provided by, associated/marked with
Attested in writing
Etymology
Primitive Eldarin: ✶ān(a)
Cognates
| quenya | -va |
References
Sources: LotR/469, PE17/28, 82, 97, 147, PE21/79, PM/348, UT/140, VT50/23, WJ/160, 187, WJI/Taur-na-Chardhîn
Notes
"na(n)" is a prepositional genitive, used for partitive relationships. It becomes "nan" before vowels and triggers nasal mutation. It indicates a sense of possession or having a certain feature.