Rain and Snow

Rain and Snow

Retve

retve /ˈretve/ root.rain, to rain

Many researchers believe that the modern word for rain originated from an ancient root meaning “canopy” or “covering.” The word [ ratri ratri /ˈratri/n.roof, housetop] is also associated with this root.

⚠️ Not found: INSTNevi ⚠️ Not found: yesSorra ⚠️ Not found: GENRetve.

nevi sorra retve.

The girl feels the rain (lit. by the girl, yes, the sensation of rain).

Ponnta ⚠️ Not found: GENRetve ⚠️ Not found: INST⚠️ Not found: 3SG.ANIM

ponnta retve

She enjoys the rain (lit. approval of rain by her).

Ago

ago /ˈago/ root.flake, to flake

Snowfall and the falling of petals are called by the same word in Lemu Teloku. This is likely explained by the fact that for a long time the language developed in a mild, warm climate where snow does not fall. Only during the migration to colder regions in the Era of Rivers did its speakers encounter snow as a regular phenomenon.

Qi ⚠️ Not found: no⚠️ Not found: DEM3.SGAgo ⚠️ Not found: ATAmpa Naj*

chi ago ampa naj*

There is no snow at all in spring (lit. the green season)!!

rainsnow
Enjoying the rain