/r/LearnNavi

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Are you a fan of James Cameron's AVATAR? Want to learn the language of the Na'vi from Pandora, as designed by linguist Paul Frommer? Then, zola'u nìprrte'!

r/LearnNavi is a hub for the many different ways to learn the Na’vi Language. It is not officially affiliated with learnnavi.org or kelutral.org

The Na'vi language was designed by linguist Paul Frommer in 2005 for the 2009 movie Avatar. It is a fully constructed language, with a large number of fans speaking the language.

Note: This subreddit is not affiliated with LearnNavi.org or its connected or partner sites.

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Need help making an OC name to Na'vi.?

Thalia Hadmen, the Na'vi don't have th in their vocabulary right now would her name look in Na'vi since Jake is Tsyeyk Suli.

2 Comments
2024/04/23
22:48 UTC

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Is there a Na'vi word or name with a meaning similar to the phrase "Silver Lining"?

I'm creating a Na'vi OC and I'd like their name to mean something similar to the phrase "Silver Lining" or more specifically, an unfortunate situation that either became beneficial or has positive aspects to it. Is anyone aware of any Na'vi words or names whose meanings might fit this definition?

2 Comments
2024/03/28
22:14 UTC

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Happy Mother's Day to all the mums! (in the UK only I think)

0 Comments
2024/03/10
22:00 UTC

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What would you call a trader in Na’vi?

I realize that there is no word currently for trader, but there has to be in the future with the Windtraders making their first debut in AVTR 3. Have any of you come up with a suitable solution or possible substitute for “trader”?

3 Comments
2024/01/29
13:18 UTC

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I’m new to Na’vi

I’m trying to combine Oare (Moon?) and Txon’ong (Nightfall but can mean dusk?) to name my ikran. I’m not sure how to go about combining words so I was hoping someone could help me? I would be very grateful!

2 Comments
2024/01/14
07:47 UTC

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I’m new to the language, any recommendations?

I have been an Avatar fan since a child like a toddler (concerning what my parent would let me watch ik) and I began to speak some na’vi very early on. However I have lost most of it since only remembering very few words, now I’m older I’m wanting to get back into it as languages has kinda become my thing now. I was wondering if any of you had any recommendations and I mean ANY.

From where to start, good resources, things you with you knew sooner, books/workbooks, classes, ect. Please share you wisdom and I’m sure I’ll benefit from anything, maybe someone else will too (let’s hope 🤞)

4 Comments
2024/01/04
15:04 UTC

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Survey on Artificial Languages use

Hi everyone! I'm Anna and I'm writing my dissertation for my MA in Translation. My dissertation will be about Artificial Languages.

As you're Na'vi learners, your opinion would be crucial for this survey about learning and knowing artificial languages. Could you answer it? It won't take much time and it's anonymous.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wMT5TS794ZYdnZ8DZT_0Pv5JcHuDhmB3ph5F-gbJyic/edit

2 Comments
2023/12/30
21:50 UTC

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Confused about something

Hi, could somebody explains the -lie suffix for numbers? The only thing I have is " The word ’awlie refers to a single event in the past. " and it doesn't help me. Thank you!

1 Comment
2023/12/17
17:59 UTC

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The People’s Cry: Frontiers of Pandora

How would the People’s Cry title from Frontiers of Pandora be translated into Na’vi?

0 Comments
2023/12/06
14:51 UTC

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Best way to learn grammar?

I’m a complete beginner. What’s the best way to learn Navi grammar?

2 Comments
2023/11/18
14:05 UTC

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Titles for family members

What would be the appropriate way to address an “uncle/aunt” in Na’vi? I realize there is no such words in the dictionary, so what would be the best approach?

Thanks much!

3 Comments
2023/10/20
18:17 UTC

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Writing some OC lore, help with naming something?

I have an OC who cooks for her family, in the story she describes the ingredients she uses, but she also gives the food a name:

“Kalin yerik tsngan yapay”… supposed to mean steamed sweet yerik meat or something akin to that…

If you couldn’t already tell I’m very new to this, help???! What would be the beat way to approach naming this??!

Thank you much!

4 Comments
2023/10/09
17:10 UTC

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What do you call oil in Na’vi?

I realize that there is a word for animal fat in Na’vi (syewe) but what would be the best way to say plant oil? Im very new to Na’vi, noob here.

3 Comments
2023/10/09
16:23 UTC

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Have I put this together correctly...?

Kxì ma frapo, I have a question on if I have put this together correctly. I'm trying to put the phrase "Thank you, my great father" into Na'vi, but am wondering if I have the verbs and adjectives and stuff in the correct order. I want it to be reverent, like you would say to God, or a holy person.

"Oe irayo si ngaru, ma fkew sempul," is this correct, or do I have it completely wrong. Thanks in advance, I appreciate it.

7 Comments
2023/07/16
19:45 UTC

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the other day i got bored, so i translated "the apology song" from the movie the book of life, since im still new to the language, can you guys point me the errors?

Also i obviously had to change a few words, since some of them are not existing (or not yet) Toro oe lu swaran, yoa fìtxon tslolam,

ngeyä letsim reypay lamu kawkrr ral aylaru meuia fì'u neni

nga säkanom ngä'än txantsawl tìkemwiä

fìtxan säkanom pxay sre nga

oe stxenu tsap’alute, kop txankrr io

oe lu ngaytxoa, Toro oe lu ngaytxoa

stawm ma tìrol, oe omum oe rol tìngay

hufwa moe nemrey tìpaw säwem

oe wo tìtstunwi ngeyä yawnyewla fìtxon, kop txo nga tsun txoa

kop txo nga tsun txoa, tìyawn tsun nìngay rey

kop txo nga tsun txoa, kop txo nga tsun txoa, tìyawn tsun nìngay rey

Toro, oe lu txopu sleyku, slä oe sur oe syen syeha,

fmawn peng nga akum oe ngaytxoa, tung ayoe 'i'a fì'u srew fa kxitx

nìpxay zìsìt'ekxinum tìsraw, akum ke'aw ngeyä txe'lan hu neni

fìtseng kop set ma zeyko, fìkem ralke tìng 'i'a

oe lu ngaytxoa Toro, ou lu ngaytxoa

stawm ma tìrol, oe omum oe rol tìngay

hufwa moe nemrey tìpaw säwem

oe wo tìtstunwi ngeyä yawnyewla fìtxon, kop txo nga tsun txoa

kop txo nga tsun txoa, kop txo nga tsun txoa, tìyawn tsun nìngay rey

kop txo nga tsun txoa, kop txo nga tsun txoa, tìyawn tsun nìngay rey

tìyawn, tìyawn new nìngay rey.

0 Comments
2023/07/16
01:12 UTC

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The other day i got bored and translated "the apolozie song" from the movie book of life, im not fluent and there is certein errors, who is fluent can please pont out the errors? so next time i hopefully get better.

0 Comments
2023/07/15
13:39 UTC

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Help with a tanslation

Hello everyone, I'm trying to translate a phrase, but I have no idea how na'vi language works, and they don't have words for certain objects.

The prase I'm trying to translate is: "Draw me not without reason; sheath me not without honor"

What do you think? Could you help me?

6 Comments
2023/07/03
09:30 UTC

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I made Pronunciation Charts for Na'vi Phonetics in IPL, English words and Na'vi words

The Pronunciation charts.

I used a bunch of different resources and I'm gonna be posting my language learn journey and notes on both Reddit and Instagram. This is to help me keep track of my learning and share my notes. Feel free to correct my mistakes, it would be extremely helpful. Thank you in advance.

0 Comments
2023/06/29
16:56 UTC

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Spider's Na'vi Name Spelling Pt.2

0 Comments
2023/06/21
11:46 UTC

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