an- pref. “of; genitival/adjectival prefix”
Used to denote a genitival relationship when used within a sentence. When prefixed in a word compound, it turns the compound into an adjective (e.g. an- + adûni (“The West”) à anadûni (“western”)).
Examples
Hirêg anurkhu rahhata zagar-mâ. “The throat of the orc was rent with a sword.”
Raznânun anlômi nakkha Amatthâni. “The Wanderer of the starry night came to Valinor.”
Khazrû ‘nZôr-Zimril. “Male Corsair of Zôr-Zimril.”
Anazâri râmâ kallaba! “The Maritime fortress has fallen!”
Phonetic Development
[√ʔAN] > [ʔan-] > [an-]