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=== Na'vi Name: Montana Reytx === | === Na'vi Name: Montana Reytx === | ||
It would be cool if my name was different in Na'vi, however I think Montana (''English'') is equivalent to Montana (''Na'vi''). Reytx is the closest I can get to my last name. | It would be cool if my name was different in Na'vi, however I think Montana (''English'') is equivalent to Montana (''Na'vi''). Reytx is the closest I can get to my last name. | ||
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* Learn Alphabet and Pronunciation - Done alphabet (pronunciation is a continuous task) | * Learn Alphabet and Pronunciation - Done alphabet (pronunciation is a continuous task) | ||
* Learn Pronouns - Done | * Learn Pronouns - Done | ||
| − | * First Sentence - I see you! (Oe-l nga-ti kam<ei>e) Note: This is where I became hooked! | + | * First Sentence - I see you! (Oe-l nga-ti kam<ei>e) ''Note: This is where I became hooked!'' |
| − | * Learn Standard Grammar Rules (not Na'vi, but the rules in general. ex) what does dative mean?) - Done ( | + | * Learn Standard Grammar Rules (not Na'vi, but the rules in general. ex) what does dative mean?) - Done (ERG, ACC, GEN, DAT, TOP) |
* Learn Standard Verb Conjugation Rules (difference between aspect and tense) - Done (FUT, IMM, PRES, REC, PST, PFV, IMFV, SJV) | * Learn Standard Verb Conjugation Rules (difference between aspect and tense) - Done (FUT, IMM, PRES, REC, PST, PFV, IMFV, SJV) | ||
* Learn Na'vi Cases - Working on it | * Learn Na'vi Cases - Working on it | ||
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* Understand Na'vi lu versus tok - Needs lots of practice | * Understand Na'vi lu versus tok - Needs lots of practice | ||
* Learn Na'vi Questions | * Learn Na'vi Questions | ||
| − | * Changing Parts of Speech (Na'vi Pocket Guide) - Memorize and practice! | + | * Changing Parts of Speech (''Na'vi Pocket Guide'') - Memorize and practice! |
* Repetition, repetition | * Repetition, repetition | ||
* Find people to speak with (Skype anyone?) | * Find people to speak with (Skype anyone?) | ||
Revision as of 07:32, 19 January 2010
Na'vi Name: Montana Reytx
It would be cool if my name was different in Na'vi, however I think Montana (English) is equivalent to Montana (Na'vi). Reytx is the closest I can get to my last name.
About Me
I'm a University student in my final year of Electrical Engineering. I write computer programs in my spare time and I went to see Avatar as I was interested in the rendering, motion capture and cinematography techniques. I walked away in awe - not at the technology necessary to render the film - but at the fictitious language of the Na'vi. I did some research and found that Frommer created a valid language, which could theoretically be learned. So, here I am at learnnavi.org.
I'm totally new to the language, and have only limited experience in other languages. It's been hard for me to understand concepts such as dative, and aspects (I'm definitely not a language major). I'm pressing on however, and we'll see what happens. I have my fingers crossed that Frommer will be able to release a more complete compendium in the future. Until then I am using the Pocket Guide and the excellent dictionaries compiled by Taronyu.
Contact Information
Send me a message on the learnnavi.org forum. My username is Giawa on both the forum and this wiki.
Learning Checklist (personal)
- Learn Alphabet and Pronunciation - Done alphabet (pronunciation is a continuous task)
- Learn Pronouns - Done
- First Sentence - I see you! (Oe-l nga-ti kam<ei>e) Note: This is where I became hooked!
- Learn Standard Grammar Rules (not Na'vi, but the rules in general. ex) what does dative mean?) - Done (ERG, ACC, GEN, DAT, TOP)
- Learn Standard Verb Conjugation Rules (difference between aspect and tense) - Done (FUT, IMM, PRES, REC, PST, PFV, IMFV, SJV)
- Learn Na'vi Cases - Working on it
- Learn Na'vi Adpositions - Working on it
- Learn Na'vi Body Parts - Compiled list (needs memorization)
- Learn Na'vi Adjectives
- Learn Na'vi Numbers
- Learn Na'vi Verb Conjugation - I understand how, but need to continually reference the list. Needs memorization.
- Learn Na'vi Participle - I'm fuzzy on what this actually means...
- Learn Na'vi Laudative/Pejorative - Understand (kam<ei>e is a fantastic example) - Needs practice
- Understand Na'vi lu versus tok - Needs lots of practice
- Learn Na'vi Questions
- Changing Parts of Speech (Na'vi Pocket Guide) - Memorize and practice!
- Repetition, repetition
- Find people to speak with (Skype anyone?)
