I see.
I still think {nax} is a confusing choice given its rafsi association.
I think, given the lack of a short rafsi for {nanla} we could resort to:
{nanlal}.
It's just two syllables, and most english titles have two syllables as well.
In any case, it's still shorter than {la noi nanla neim}.
Also, I dont think the symmetry should be reserved just for the sake of {nan}. You may eventually end up with more and more titles, and better to stick with the {shortest rafsi + last consonant} formation then try to balance symmetry for them all IMO.
On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 4:12 PM, A. PIEKARSKI
<totus@rogers.com> wrote:
>
> > So I propose also these rafsi-based cmevle:
> >
> > {nim} for Ms.
> > Since no rafsi are available for Mr. and Master,
> > I propose:
> >
> > {nax} for Master
> > {nan} for Mr.
How about {naur}? What's {nax} from, besides the
> North Caucasus?
>
The reason I chose {nax} and {nan} was to provide some
symmetry - although I don't feel that strongly about it.
.nix. (Miss)
.nax. (Master)
.nan. (Mister)
.nim.(Ms)
Aviv, the meaning of 'Master' here is the male counterpart of 'Miss'.
Not much used in English these days, but it is used in other
languages.
Using short rafsi as a base was a fine idea, but we can't stick to it
too religiously. {nanla} doesn't have a short rafsi, so {nax} was an
obvious choice.
totus