nen

This article is about the Sindarin word. For the river in the early legendarium, see Nen (river in Valinor).

nen is a Sindarin noun meaning "water" (being used for a small body of water like a lake, pool, lesser river, or tributary).

Etymology

In The Etymologies, Noldorin nen derives from the root NEN.

Examples

• Nen Hithoel = "Lake of Mist"
• Nen Lalaith = "River of Laughter"
• Nenuial = "Lake Evendim"
• Núrnen = "Sad Water"
• Ninui = name of the "Wet" month

Cognates

• nén (Quenya)