Quenta

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quenta is a Quenya word translated as "account, narrative, story"[1]

Etymology

The word derives from the PQ noun *kwentâ < root KWET[2]

Examples

Note

Quenta is also the past participle of the verb quet- "speak", meaning "said". It is seen in several compounds.

Cognates

Inspiration

In Spanish cuento means "story".

References

  1. ↑ Vinyar Tengwar, Number 39, July 1998 p.16
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson)
  4. ↑ Vinyar Tengwar, Number 44, June 2002
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