Is Elvish a real language?

Is Elvish a real language?

Originally Answered: Is Elvish a real language? Not in real life but in literary life, Elvish is alive and well. J.R.R. Tolkien, a philologist by training, created a language for his elves in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and associated works.

Can you learn to speak Elvish?

Tolkien actually created many different Elvish languages. However only Quenya and Sindarin really had enough vocab/grammer to be considered "learnable". Sindarin is the language spoken in the movie. Yes, you can not speak it on the street, but if you want to speak it as if your were in Middle Earth, it is very doable.

How do you say hello in Elvish?

If you're speaking Quenya, say “Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo” to say the same thing. In Quenya, general greetings and thanks include “namárië” (be well), “aiya” (hello), and “hara máriessë” (stay in happiness).

How do you say friend in Elvish?

The Elvish word for friend, specifically the in the Sindarin dialect is 'Mellon'. An example of the use of this word can be found in 'The Fellowship of the Ring' where there is a riddle inscribed on the west gate of Moria.