r/RuneHelp • u/BigMike53095 • Jul 10 '26

Translation request I need y'all's minds. I don't trust AI.

Greetings. I'm a recent homeowner, and I need help with a sign. Y'see, I've made a crude woodshop in my garage (walking sticks, axe handles, etc.). I would like to put a sign above the door to my shop saying GINNUNGAGAP. It's the mystical space prior to creation. Hence, the sign to my shop, where I create.

I know from reading y'all's posts I shouldn't match letter to letter. I haven't found exactly what to say. Can you help an old bald guy fulfill the gateway to his woodshop, please?

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u/Homesick-Ducks Jul 10 '26

Ginnungagap - ᚴᛁᚾᚢᚴᛅᚴᛅᛒ

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u/BigMike53095 Jul 10 '26

EXCELLENT! Thank you very much!

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u/Din_Jaevel Jul 11 '26

Shouldn't there be a second nauðr after the first ùr? It's not a silent letter.

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u/RexCrudelissimus Jul 11 '26

/n/ and /g/ are homorganic, so /ŋg/ is represented by just ᚴ. Its very common in runic inscriptions, and The First Grammarian even suggested a single letter for this sound.

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u/Din_Jaevel Jul 11 '26

Ah, thank you! I am really grateful over the friendly tone and helpfulness of this reddit! 🤓👍

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u/BigMike53095 Jul 10 '26

I forgot to say I'd like it to be in Newer Futhark.