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 | |
| Brâsk | Brahsk | Charge/Assault | |
| Bûldh | Booldh | Build | |
| Drav | Drav | Drive/Push | |
| Dhrâv | Drahv | Die | |
| Dremv | Drehmv | Dream/Vision | |
| Dûvsk | Doov-sk | Doubt/Question | |
| Êdh | Ehdh | Eat | |
| Êdharn | Eedh-arn | Feast | |
| Ernsk | Ehrn-sk | Earn/Gain Group | |
| Merernsk | Mehr-ehrn-sk | Eat | |
| 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.