June 8, 2003

LotR Languages
Jarrickon Falconn

Just to clear some stuff up for you, Piper:

1) Gimli's retort to Haldir, "Ishkhakwi ai durugnul," has no true translation that I am aware of. As there was very little actual Khudzul for them to learn from, those working on the languages in the film developed a "pseudo-Khudzul," which makes use of very similar sounds and structure from what they could find. Due to the rules of this forum, I won't post what I think it means (It's not profane, but I have no way of knowing what 'lewd comments' are defined as here).

2) Legolas' prayer, "Hiro hyn hídh ab 'wanath," is in Sindarin and is translated as 'May find they peace after death,' in reference to Meriadoc and Peregrin, which are presumed dead.


Namárië!