Sorry for the pause in Mermish words of the day — my puppy ruined my Apple Pencil 🥲 Got a new one though and will resume tomorrow

My first piece for #mermay using @thepodondiscord.bsky.social ‘s weekly prompt “mermaid-ifying” a media ☺️

I drew mine as a seal for Mermish language speakers ! 💮

Today's Mermish word of the day is "feenwaa," meaning "troubled waters." This term refers to both the physical turbulence in the sea and the emotional unrest one might feel, aptly used among merfolk in response to "how are you?" to politely express vague stress.

Mermish word of the day! “esha” n. surface. A term for both the literal surface of the water and the metaphorical “boundary” between worlds.

Mermish word of the day: “daash” v. dance! Daash is used by merfolk to describe the flowing art of untethered movement performed underwater specifically— (To dance on legs is “hehha”)

The Mermish word of the day is "chuua." As a noun, it refers to the rhythmic cycle of the tide, embodying the perpetual movement of the water. Additionally, "chuua" serves as an adjective, capturing the essence of waxing and waning or ebbing and flowing forces.

Drawn by curiosity and the allure of forgotten treasures, we explored the “buush” (shipwreck) hidden in the quiet embrace of the deep sea. Fiiba'oz tel kamge'uush wa gom meshpa’ej ka riih'uu uush, ffa'e rejea'esh gom buush iimam ya gom essav sonap ka gom sen.

Mermish word of the day: “buush” which means shipwreck. The haunting remains of a vessel swallowed by the depths, often harboring forgotten treasures and tales of lost souls ! An excellent place for exploring

As the sun dipped below the horizon, merfolk gathered to “jasha” with laughter echoing across the calm waters. Rok pii Echrassa sem’esh ho gom yang, sessa sahmuu’esh gaj jasha kuu kataha’ej ragka’uuh rasne gom ffuen.

Mermish word of the day: “jasha” which is a verb used among aquatics of all sorts to describe the playful behavior of porpoising and frolicking at the surface of the water!

I’m not happy with this but if I post it that means I’m done hehe #merman #mermay

Mermish word of the day: “alassi” meaning our home, the waters we swim. It is a literal And conceptual/emotional term used among mer to refer to both their waters and the interconnectedness of their living space and community within the vast waves.

Hush now, sway like the seaweed so free. Dream of the pearls that hide in the sea~