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Ada or adar? Which one when?

Gwynnyd
Message: 28079
01 Jul 04 1:48 PM
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I have seen both adar and ada used for 'father'. Is one more "right" than the other? Are they used differently? Is one 'direct address' - I don't know what you want, ada - and the other for talking about a father - his adar walked away - or vice versa or some other distinction? I find myself wanting to use the word for 'father' but not wanting to look clueless. If anyone knows, I'd appreciate tips on how to use the two words. Thanks Gwynnyd

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Avon
Message: 28081
01 Jul 04 2:29 PM
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In the absence of someone more qualified - AFAIK ada is the short, more informal form. It's often translated as daddy as opposed to adar equalling father. Avon

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Ithildin
Message: 28090
01 Jul 04 4:12 PM
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Yes, _adar_ means 'father' while _ada_ is more like 'daddy'. Same with _naneth_ 'mother', and _nana_ 'mommy'. I guess it's up to the writer how to use it in a story, as cultures can differ on such points. But my personal feeling is that there are limited uses for _ada_ and _nana_ between adult Elves and their parents. IMHO. ;) Ithildin *(

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Gwynnyd
Message: 28092
01 Jul 04 5:10 PM
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,i>Yes, _adar_ means 'father' while _ada_ is more like 'daddy'. Same with _naneth_ 'mother', and _nana_ 'mommy'. Avon & Ithildin: Ohh Thank you! Yes, this helps very much! Gwynnyd

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Berzerker prime
Message: 28099
01 Jul 04 6:47 PM
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Yup, that's what I was told, too. Berz.

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Shadowed Mind
Message: 28154
02 Jul 04 2:57 PM
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Though I haven't posted the fic yet, the one where I use Ada and Adar, I've used "Adar" when the Kids have to be formal, so "Father" and "Ada" when they're informal, therefore "Dad/Daddy". I don't know about anyone else though... Shadowed Mind

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TheSilverSpear
Message: 28314
06 Jul 04 8:05 AM
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As an interesting sidenote, in Irish "athair" is the word for father. I thought that was cool. I'm also a geek.

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