Syntax:
Most Nosterian compound words go as the last word, then the first word. For example, "Baratus" or "Barati". While both are "War sword" and "Fighting sword" (or training sword) respectively, they utilize the Nosterian word "bara" (meaning sword) at the beginning rather than the end.
For a group of people as a plural (for example, "Nosterians"), the ending must be changed to "i", for example "Nosteriani", meaning "Nosterians".
For a group of items as a plural (for example, "Arrows"), the ending must be changed to "a", for example "Baratia" meaning "Fighting swords"
Words:
Bara - Meaning "blade" or "sword". An example being "Baratus", a parallelogram-bladed sword.
Zaba - Meaning "scythe" or "hook". An example being "Talzaba", or an agricultural scythe.
Tal - Meaning "tool" or "machine". An example being "Taltal", meaning an agricultural digging or plowing tool.
Javes/Javesk - Meaning "man" and "woman", could also mean "gentleman" and "lady".
Rahl - Meaning hunt.
Atus - Meaning war.
Ati - Meaning fight.
Matet - Meaning master, mentor, or trainer. An example being "Rahlmatet", or "Huntmaster", bestowed upon the highest-ranking of the Order of Marasi.
Ay - Glory, or honor. Used as a greeting to a respected combatant.
Ahl - Death. Used as a war cry (example: "Ahl Helghasti!") to disrespect the combatants.
That is all for now, try practicing some Nosterian! |