sin is a Quenya word either meaning "thus" (adverb) or "this" (as an independent word in the sentence, not modifying another word like sina does). Also a form of sí "now" occurring before vowels, possibly replaced by sín. Patrick Wynne argues that sin is an adverb "thus" derived from the stem si- plus -n, "this (by me)".[1]
Example
- sin quentë Quendingoldo Elendilenna = "this Pengolodh said to Elendil" or "thus spoke Pengolodh to Elendil"[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Eldarin Hands, Fingers & Numerals and Related Writings — Part Three" (edited by Patrick H. Wynne), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 49, June 2007, p. 18
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XIV. Dangweth Pengoloð", p. 401