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Sindarin Prepositions

Sindarin prepositions govern specific consonant mutations on the following noun. Learning which preposition triggers which mutation is essential for composing grammatically correct Sindarin. Prepositions Causing Soft Mutation (Lenition) Preposition Meaning Example ab after ab vaur (after the great one) — baur → vaur adel behind adel dhûn (behind the west) — dûn → dhûn am up, upon am vereth (up to the feast) — mereth → vereth dad down dad...
sindarin grammar prepositions tolkien May 30, 2026
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Prepositions

Overview Esperanto prepositions each have a precise, consistent meaning. Unlike English (where "at," "in," and "on" overlap in complex ways) or German (where prepositions trigger different cases), Esperanto prepositions always have the same meaning and are always followed by the nominative (base form) — unless you are adding the accusative -n to indicate direction or destination (see the -n rule section below). This makes Esperanto prepositions far easier to master...
esperanto grammar prepositions May 30, 2026
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Lesson 13: Prepositions

Prepositions and Mutations In Sindarin, every preposition governs a specific mutation. This is not optional: knowing which mutation a preposition triggers is as fundamental as knowing the preposition's meaning. A Sindarin speaker who uses the right preposition but the wrong mutation produces an error equivalent to using the wrong preposition entirely. The three mutation types that prepositions can trigger are: Soft mutation (lenition) — most prepositions Nasal mutation — primarily...
sindarin grammar prepositions intermediate May 30, 2026