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-n is a Quenya suffix that has three meanings.
-n1
Used as a dative ending to indicate the indirect object of a sentence. For example in nin "for me" [1] and '''enyalien "in memory of".[2]
-n2
-n or -nye is a pronominal ending, 1st person singular "I". It is used to indicate an action is being completed by the speaker. For example, -n is used as a modifier in Elendil's Oath, to form utúlien "I am come" from utúlie "has come".[3] [4]
-n3
Used as a plural sign used of the cases.[5][examples needed]
References
- ↑ LR 2.08.079Digital Tolkien Project Citation Systems, The Lord of the Rings, "The Fellowship of the Ring", "Farewell to Lórien", Paragraph 79
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "Cirion and Eorl and the Friendship of Gondor and Rohan", "(iii) Cirion and Eorl"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Steward and the King", p. 967
- ↑ Paul Strack, "Q. tul-", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon, accessed 17 May 2025
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Four. Quendi and Eldar", p. 407