Lu fì'u sìltsan aylì'u?

[guest2859]

Honestly, I have no idea what I'm doing. But one question, is the Na'vi language the same structure as the english language, like the basic subject and verb?

(ADJ)(ADJ)(NOUN)

(VERB)(ADV)(ADV)

So yeah, I take help and will be in this thread. Tell me if the title (I couldn't find the right words, I hope the language keeps being built upon) and the structure is right.

[Toruk Taronyu]

Regarding your title, literally you're saying "Are this good words?" which isn't grammatically correct, or really what you're trying to say.

My guess is you're trying at something like "Is this how I use words?" (Tell me if I'm I not understanding your intent correctly.)  My approach would be,
"Plltxe oe fìfya srak?"
"Speak I like this (question)"
"Is this how I speak?"

Remember that any yes/no question is said like the sentence as a statement, with "srak" added at the end.

[guest2859]

Regarding your title, literally you're saying "Are this good words?" which isn't grammatically correct, or really what you're trying to say.

My guess is you're trying at something like "Is this how I use words?" (Tell me if I'm I not understanding your intent correctly.)  My approach would be,
"Plltxe oe fìfya srak?"
"Speak I like this (question)"
"Is this how I speak?"

Remember that any yes/no question is said like the sentence as a statement, with "srak" added at the end.

Yeah, I typed that because my computer has a lag when reading PDF's, so I was having trouble finding the right words. And yeah, I meant to say "Is this how I speak?".

[NeotrekkerZ]

You could also say:

P<er>lltxe oel lì'fyu le-Na'vi nì-muiä srak?
Am I speaking the Na'vi language correctly?

This is a bit more advanced, but I thought I'd give you an example.

[Hawnuyu atxen]

Just 2 things:
1. it's lì'fya (language)
2. i think you need an accusative suffix (-ti/-it/-t), but i don't know if on lì'fya, or on lena'vi...

[Eight]

But one question, is the Na'vi language the same structure as the english language, like the basic subject and verb?

(ADJ)(ADJ)(NOUN)

(VERB)(ADV)(ADV)

Not really, no.

You need to start working through the grammar guides (see links to useful documents sticky / pocket guide etc. etc.)

[Toruk Taronyu]

2. i think you need an accusative suffix (-ti/-it/-t), but i don't know if on lì'fya, or on lena'vi...

"t" suffix goes on lì'fya because it's the noun, and leNa'vi is the adjective.  Not sure if it's lì'fyat or lì'fyati.  I don't really know how to tell.

[Hawnuyu atxen]

Yeah, you're (seem to be for me) right.
I'd say that it's the "-ti", but i (we?) don't know what's the difference...

[guest2859]

Okay, Second try:

Lu oe san fì'u muiä?

(Show criticism, it helps)

[Hawnuyu atxen]

I'd rather go with "plltxe" (speak), or "san si" (saying do/make) instead of just san (it means saying/ quote).
Oh, and you don't nedd "lu" for this sentence If you want to make it imperfective use <er>!

[guest2859]

I don't really understand the <> attachments. I've seen them, but never really understood when to use them.

[Tsamsteu]

correct, san is a noun for a saying or quote, so i would agree with using the verb plltxe.

Oe-l nì-muiä Na'vi-t p<er>lltxe srak?

ERG  ADV      ACC    IMPF    

I   properly   Na'vi   speaking, yes or no?

Am I speaking Na'vi correctly?

The <er> is the infix for imperfect verb tense. If you'd like to learn about infixes, i'd suggest looking over this pdf: http://content.learnnavi.org/taronyu/Inflections.pdf   

[guest2859]

So, I don't need the imperfect verb tense if I want to learn the 'formal' Na'vi language?

[Tsamsteu]

..well i'm not sure if you're talking about formal vs informal, but you could use <er> in either sense. Example of <er> in an informal setting:

I am hunting, my brother.

Oe t<er>aron ma tsmukan.

       IMPF

But if you want to learn about the inflections, i'd check out the link i posted before. Helped me a lot.

[guest2859]

Okay, now it makes more sense. So...

Oe f<er>mi nì-muiä plltxe Na'vi.

I literally have no idea anymore.

[Hawnuyu atxen]

As i know, it should be "fm<er>i", other way it's good

[guest2859]

Oh yeah, I read it wrong. So, you to to the first vowel in the verb and put the inflection before it?

[Eight]

correct, san is a noun for a saying or quote

San is a particle used for reporting direct speech

oe-l nga-hu p<am>eng san this is a particle used for reporting direct speech sik.
I-ERG you-DAT tell-PAST (quote) load of skxawng words (unquote)
I said you to "this is a particle used for reporting direct speech"

BTW Arcringno, the < >s are just used in this beginners forum to show where a verb infix has been placed.

[Hawnuyu atxen]

And for answering your question: yeah, you have to put the infixes before the first vowel (if it's in the first or second position... see Taronyu's great "Inflections"-guide!!!) [if i'm right, the third position is before the last vowel...]

[guest2859]

BTW Arcringno, the < >s are just used in this beginners forum to show where a verb infix has been placed.

Yeah, I knew that, I was just putting them in to make sure I had the inflection in the right place.