Author Archives: Pawl

Kaltxì, ma frapo! Just a few new words today, but I hope they’ll fill in some important gaps. And I’ll mention a few other things I think you’ll find useful as well. NEW VOCABULARY kian (vtr., ki.AN, inf. 1, 2) … Continue reading →

Kaltxì, ma frapo! We haven’t had any new vocabulary in quite a while, so this post will be a small step in that direction. Before anything, however, let me say a few words about lexical expansion in general. As I … Continue reading →

Kaltxì nìmun, ma frapo! Sìlpey oe, ayngaru livu fpom nìwotx. It’s too late to say Mipa Zìsìt Lefpom, but perhaps not too early to wish you Zìskrrmipaw Lefpom. Spring is officially still three weeks away, but here in Los Angeles … Continue reading →

Kaltxì, ma frapo. From time to time I receive emails from members of the lì’fyaolo’, asking for clarification about certain aspects of Na’vi. The questions often demonstrate a lot of insight into the language and help me clarify and deepen … Continue reading →

Kaltxì, ma frapo. Krrka lekye’unga faysrr, sìlpey oe, livu ayngaru fpom nìwotx. It’s been a while since we’ve had any new vocabulary, so here are some lexical items along with a few idiomatic expressions that I hope you’ll find useful. … Continue reading →

Well, OK, the podcast is in English, but it does have a Polish introduction. 😄 Back in July, I was interviewed for a podcast by a Polish journalist and language enthusiast, Błażej Grygiel, who’s the content manager for a language … Continue reading →

Kxì nìmun, ma frapo! Apologies for the delay in posting this, but here, finally, is the poignant conclusion of Tekre’s story about an unexpected relationship between a Na’vi and a thanator. Since it’s been a while, you might want to … Continue reading →

Kxì, ma frapo! For the next installment in our series of author-read Na’vi compositions, I’m delighted to present Part 1 of an affecting story by Tsm. Tekre about an unusual relationship on Pandora. Fpìl oel futa tsaw sayunu ayngar. I … Continue reading →

Kaltxì nìmun! Continuing with our series of stories, essays, and poetry written by ayhapxìtu li’fyaolo’ä awngeyä and recorded by the authors for listening, I’m pleased to present this brief essay by Tsm. Mako about one of his favorite experiences. You’ll … Continue reading →

Kaltxì, ma frapo! It’s my pleasure to present to you a little story, written by our Tsm. Tsyili, about two cats—but not just any two cats: our two beloved kitties, Palu and Lukan! John and I have had them—or they’ve … Continue reading →