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{{redirect|Ea|the name for the universe ''[[Eä]]'' or the games developer, [[Electronic Arts|EA]]}} | {{redirect|Ea|the name for the universe ''[[Eä]]'' or the games developer, [[Electronic Arts|EA]]}} | ||
'''ea''' is a [[Quenya]] verb meaning "to exist". | '''ea''' is a [[Quenya]] verb meaning "to exist". | ||
==Etymology== | |||
The word is said to be spoken by [[Eru]]. It is not known if the word comes from Him, or if it is mentioned symbolically. | |||
==Other forms== | ==Other forms== | ||
*''ea'' "let it be", the word which gave name to the universe<ref>{{HM|S}}, [[The Ainulindalë]]</ref> | *''ea'' "let it be" (imperative), the word which gave name to the universe<ref>{{HM|S}}, [[The Ainulindalë]]</ref> | ||
*''euva'' "will be"<ref>[[Vinyar Tengwar 49]], p. 29</ref> | *''euva'' "will be" (future)<ref>[[Vinyar Tengwar 49]], p. 29</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*''[[Eälar|eala]]'' | *''[[Eälar|eala]]'' | ||
{{references}} | {{references}} | ||
[[category:Quenya verbs]] | [[category:Quenya verbs]] |
Revision as of 21:34, 15 July 2009
Template:Redirect ea is a Quenya verb meaning "to exist".
Etymology
The word is said to be spoken by Eru. It is not known if the word comes from Him, or if it is mentioned symbolically.
Other forms
See also
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, The Ainulindalë
- ↑ Vinyar Tengwar 49, p. 29