Verbs

Silonê Verbs

The Verbs form a core component of the Silone language. The lexicon so far includes 66+ verbs. Verbs in Silonê lack person agreement, using the same form for all subjects, and are modified by prefixes and suffixes for tense, aspect, and nuance, as detailed in the Silonê Grammar page. This page lists all verbs with their pronunciations, English definitions, and cultural notes, alongside their conjugation patterns.

Verb List

The following table lists the 64 verbs in the Silonê lexicon, including their pronunciations (following Silonê Phonology), English meanings, and the Canonic/Old Silone word.

Verb	Pronunciation	English Definition	Canonic Silone
Bârtr	Bahr-tr	Bargain/Haggle	Bærthran
Brâsk	Brahsk	Charge/Assault	Brasceth
Bûldh	Booldh	Build	Būoldhan
Drav	Drav	Drive/Push	Dræfan
Dhrâv	Drahv	Die	Ðrævian
Dremv	Drehmv	Dream/Vision	Dreomvan
Dûvsk	Doov-sk	Doubt/Question	Dūfsceth
Êdh	Ehdh	Eat	Eoðan
Êdharn	Eedh-arn	Feast	Lenðan
Ernsk	Ehrn-sk	Earn/Gain Group	Eornskan
Merernsk	Mehr-ehrn-sk	Earn/Gain Individual	Ghêôskan
Fârskh	Fahr-sk-kh	Depart
Flâr	Flair	Burn
Fôrvsk	Fohrv-sk	Forge/Craft
Frâkh	Frahk-kh	Fear
Gâth	Gahth	Gather
Gîv	Gīv	Give/Bestow
Gût	Goot	Go
Gnâsh	Gnahsh	Carve
Grîp	Gripe	Grasp
Hisk	Hisk	Lift
Hôlk	Hohlk	Call
Hôrdv	Hohrd-v	Hoard/Amass
Înspr	Eye-nspr	Inspire/Motivate
Jûdskh	Yood-sk-kh	Judge/Evaluate
Khrâvsk	Kh-rahv-sk	Wound/Injure
Khrêvsk	Kh-rehv-sk	Harvest/Reap
Khrôlv	Kh-rohlv	Contemplate/Imagine
Khrûsk	Kh-roosk	Curse
Knûv	Knoov	Know
Kôlt	Kohlt	Freeze
Krûsh	Kroosh	Break
Kûm	Koom	Come
Kûrv	Koorv	Cut
Lârv	Lahrv	Laugh/Rejoice
Lîmdh	Lye-mdh	Forgive/Pardon
Lîv	Lyev	Live
Lûvdh	Loovdh	Love
Mâk	Mahk	Make
Mûnth	Moonth	Heal
Plûgh	Ploogh	Plow/Till
Pôndr	Pohn-dr	Ponder/Reflect
Prâkh	Prahkh	Pray/Worship
Râmp	Rahmp	Climb
Rêtrâsk	Reht-rahsk	Retreat
Rûth	Rooth	Run
Rûtskhrâv	Root-sk-hrahv	Be Routed
Sârvkh	Sahr-vk-kh	Argue/Dispute
Sêdh	Sehdh	Sow/Plant
Sêrvkh	Sehr-vk-kh	Seek/Search
Sîkh	Seekh	See
Sîrv	Seerv	Bleed
Skêl	Skehl	Strike
Skhâv	Skhahv	Trade/Barter
Skhêlv	Skhehl-v	Deceive/Trick
Skhrûv	Skh-roov	Feint/Dodge
Skrûd	Skrood	Stand
Slûkh	Slook-kh	Sleep
Spêndv	Spehn-dv	Spend/Use
Tâksk	Tahk-sk	Take/Seize
Thînsk	Theen-sk	Think/Plan
Thrôv	Throhv	Swear/Try
Trêd	Trehd	Walk
Tûmb	Toomb	Fall
Vânt	Vahnt	Want
Vêv	Vehv	Weave

Conjugation Patterns

Silonê verbs do not conjugate for person, using the same form for all subjects (e.g., Skêl for "I strike," "you strike," "they strike"). They are modified by suffixes and prefixes for tense, aspect, and other nuances, as outlined in Silonê Grammar and Syntax. Below are the standard conjugation patterns:

• Tenses:
  • Present: Base form (e.g., Skêl – strike/strikes).
  • Past: Suffix -ad (e.g., Skêlad – struck).
  • Future Intent: Suffix -thâr (e.g., Skêlthâr – will strike, stronger than auxiliary Wil).

• Aspects:
  • Epic Tone: Suffix -ak for heroic/formal tone (e.g., Skêlak – I strike, heroic).
  • Progressive: Suffix -vîsk (e.g., Skêlvîsk – is striking).
  • Perfect: Auxiliary Hav + prefix ge- (e.g., Hav geskêl – have struck).
  • Habitual: Suffix -ârkh (e.g., Skêlârkh – always strike).
  • Completed: Suffix -vêdh (e.g., Skêlvêdh – just struck).
  • Past Participle: Suffix -khûnd (e.g., Skêlkhûnd – having been struck).

• Modifications:
  • Negation: Prefix Nêk- (e.g., Nêkskêl – not strike).
  • Causative: Prefix Sûl- (e.g., Sûlêdh – make eat).
  • Reversal: Prefix Nêv- (e.g., Nêvskêl – unstrike/restrain).

Example Conjugations

Using the verb Skêl (strike):

Form	Example	Translation
Present	Skêl	Strike/Strikes
Past	Skêlad	Struck
Future Intent	Skêlthâr	Will strike
Epic Tone	Skêlak	I strike (heroic)
Progressive	Skêlvîsk	Is striking
Perfect	Hav geskêl	Have struck
Habitual	Skêlârkh	Always strike
Completed	Skêlvêdh	Just struck
Past Participle	Skêlkhûnd	Having been struck
Negation	Nêkskêl	Not strike
Causative	Sûlskêl	Make strike
Reversal	Nêvskêl	Unstrike/Restrain

Usage in Context

Silonê verbs are versatile, appearing in various word orders to suit narrative needs:

• SVO (Default): Ic skêl vîgskhar. (I strike the battle.)
• VSO (Command/War): Skêl thar vîgskhar! (Strike they the battle!)
• OVS (Poetic): Âlvskhûlar sûlp sên. (The ale drinks she.)
• Negation: Nêkskêl khîc sôlvîgar. (I, formal, do not strike the battle.)

Verbs often carry cultural weight, reflecting clan values:

• Lârv (laugh/rejoice) evokes tavern camaraderie.
• Prâkh (pray/worship) ties to the Pantheon of Sol.
• Khrûsk (curse) is used in dark oaths, resonating with spiritual consequences.

See Also

• Silonê Language
• Silonê Phonology
• Silonê Grammar and Syntax
• Silonê Base-12 Counting System
• Silonê Lexicon
• Sister Continents