Sumerian Lesson 18: Sumerian Possessive Pronouns
Lesson 18 Sumerian Possessive Pronouns In this lesson, you’ll learn about Sumerian possessive pronouns. To make the lesson appear less intimidating, I didn’t include examples. However, you’ll start seeing these more in the coming lessons, so you’ll get plenty of time to practice! I highly recommend bookmarking this page for easy reference! You May Want […]
Sumerian Lesson 17: Sumerian Independent Personal Pronouns
Lesson 17 Sumerian Independent Personal Pronouns In this lesson, you’ll learn all about Sumerian independent personal pronouns. While it may seam like there’s a lot to cover, personal pronouns were rarely used, and when they were, they varied, which means there isn’t one settled-upon pronoun. I wanted to provide you with as many options as […]
Sumerian Language Review 5 – Sumerian Verbs
Review #5 Sumerian Verbs True or False Read the following sentences and determine whether they are ‘true’ or ‘false’. An intransitive sentence has a direct object. Sumerian verbs can be intransitive or intransitive depending on how they’re used in a sentence. Some Sumerian verbs have specific transitive and intransitive forms. Every Sumerian word has a […]
Sumerian Lesson 16: The Sumerian Enclitic Copula “To Be”
Lesson 16 Sumerian Enclitic Copula “To Be” In this lesson, you’ll learn about the Sumerian enclitic copula ‘to be’, which will start you on the path of creating basic copular phrases! Need a Refresher on Sumerian Verbs? Review Lesson 14 – Sumerian Tгansitive and Intгansitive Verbs Review Lesson 15 – Sumerian Рerfective and Imрerfective Verbs […]
Sumerian Lesson 15: Perfective and Imperfective Verbs
Lesson 15 Sumerian Perfective and Imperfective Verbs In this lesson, you’ll learn about Sumerian perfective and imperfective verbs, also known as hamṭu and marû. While they sound difficult, they’re actually quite easy, so let’s jump in! Need a Refresher on Sumerian Verbs? Review Lesson 14 – Sumerian Tгansitive and Intгansitive Verbs Helpful Terms Here are […]
Path of the Moon Pt 2: The Pleiades
Path of the Moon – Part 2 MUL.MUL 𒀯𒀯 The Star Cluster The Pleiades In part 2 of this series, we’ll deep-dive into the original meaning of the Pleiades in Mesopotamian astrology, and even take a look at some of the world myths surrounding the Star Cluster. If you’re interested in this topic, I highly […]
Sumerian Vocabulary Review 4 – Lessons 13- 15
Sumerian Vocabulary Review #4 From Lessons 13 -15 If you have trouble viewing any cuneiform signs, try switching browsers or devices. Match the cuneiform sign to the Sumerian word ab durun gaz naĝ tuš 𒂉 𒀊 𒂉𒂉 𒅘 𒄤 Match the Sumerian word to the definition ab gibil gu-za hé na8-na8 n., sea, opening, nook. part., ergative infix -b- ‘by […]
Sumerian Lesson 14: Sumerian Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Lesson 14 Sumerian Transitive and Intransitive Verbs In this lesson, you’ll learn about Sumerian Intransitive and Transitive Verbs. Don’t worry—they’re easier than they sound! Helpful Terms Here are some helpful terms you’ll encounter in this lesson. You can see a full list in the Glossary of Terms. intransitive (trans.): a verb that doesn’t require a […]
Sumerian Language Review 4 – Cuneiform, Nouns, and Adjectives
Review #4 Cuneiform, Nouns, and Adjectives True or False Read the following sentences and determine whether they are ‘true’ or ‘false’. Sumerian sentences are punctuated with slashes. The adjective always precedes the noun. Adjectives can be duplicated to indicate plurality or intensity. Adjectives can be made by suffixing the nominalizing suffix -a 𒀀 to a […]
Sumerian Lesson 13: Sumerian Adjectives
Lesson 13 Sumerian Adjectives In this lesson, you’ll learn about Sumerian adjectives, as well as reduplicating auslauts. Need a Refresher on Sumerian Words? Review Lesson 11 – How to Read Cuneiform Review Lesson 12 – Sumerian Nouns Helpful Terms Here are some helpful terms you’ll encounter in this lesson. You can see a full list […]
