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The ancient Dragon Language is the language used by dragons. Text in the Dragon Language is found on walls in ancient dungeons and on burial grounds.[1] The runes used for writing the language are described in the Dragon Alphabet article.

With sufficient understanding, certain words can be shouted to produce magical effects such as conjuring fire, cold, or wind; slowing time; or pushing an enemy away. This ability is known as the Thu'um.[2]

Grammar [ edit ]

The language is structurally similar to English, with three exceptions: it has no equivalent to English's apostrophes, it tends to place prepositional phrases earlier in sentences, and verb tense is often ignored.[UOL 1] To make a word plural, the last letter of the singular word is repeated and followed by an "e". For example, the plural form of "kel" (an Elder Scroll) is "kelle".

The singular possessive ("my", "your", "his", or "her") is formed by adding the letter "i" to the end of the word, except when the word ends in "ii", in which case an "l" is appended. The plural possessive ("our" or "their") is formed by adding the letter "u". To indicate a perfect verb form (as in "has silenced"), the letters "aan" are added to the end of the word.

Translation Key [ edit ]

Words in parentheses (like in the example shown here) will reference connotations or synonyms.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

A [ edit ]

Aak Guide[3] Aal May[4] Aam Serve[5] Aan A(n)[6], Idea[3], Slave[7] (See also "Zaam") Aar Servant, Slave[8] (See also "Zaam") Aav Join[7][9] Aaz Mercy[9] Ag Burn[1] Ah Hunter[10] Ahkrin Courage[7] Ahmik Service[4] Ahmul Husband[4] Ahraan Wound[3][8] Ahrk And[6][1] Ahrol Hill[11] Ahst At[3][1] Ahzid Bitter[4] Al Destroyer[4] Alok Arise[6][7] Alun Ever[4] Amativ Onward[3][8] Au On[1] Aus Suffer[10]

B [ edit ]

Bah Wrath[10] Bahlaan, Balaan Worthy[3][8] Bahlok Hunger[6][7] Bein Foul[6] Bex Open[12] Beyn Scorn[7] Bo Flow, Fly, Move[3][8] Bodiis Borrow[4] Bok Age[6] Bolog Beg[9] Bonaar Humble[7] Bormah Father[9] Bovul Flee[1] Boziik Bold(ly)[6], Rash[3] Brendon Specter[4] Brii Beauty[4] Briinah Sister[4] Briinahii (for her) sister's [1] Brit Beautiful[8] Brod Clan[4] Brom North[4] Bron Nord[4] Bronjun Jarl (lit. "Nord King")[3] Bruniik(ke) Savage(s) (also a reference to Akaviri) [3]

D [ edit ]

Daal Return[7] Daan, Daanii Doom[3][7] Daanik Doomed [9][1] Daar This/These[13] Dah Push[10] Dahmaan Remember[3] Dalk Knife[14] Dein Keep[13], Guard[13] Denek Soil[4] Dey False (Laughably False)[15] Deyra Daedra[16] Dez Fate[3] Dezu [17] Dii Mine[7][13] Diil Undead (See also "Dilon") [10] Diin Freeze[10] Diiv Wyrm[18] Diivon Swallow [6] Dilon Dead[3][9] Dinok Death[9][1][19] Dinoksetiid End of time (lit. "Death of time")[3] Dir Die[7][9] Do Of (See also "Se") [1]/About[4] Dok Hound[4] Dov Dragonkind,[6] Dragon (race)[18] Dovah Dragon[6] Dovahgolz Dragonstone[4] Dovahkiin Dragonborn (lit. "Dragon-Born")[4] Dovahzin A Dragon name [17] Draal Pray[4] Dreh Do(es)[3] Drem Peace[3][10] Drey Did[7][1] Drog Lord[4] Drun Bring[8] Du Devour[4] Du'ul Crown[3] Duaan Devoured[7] Dukaan Dishonor[1] Dun Grace[10] Dur Curse[20] Dwiin Steel[4] Dwiirok Carve[4]

E [ edit ]

Ek Her[4] Enook Each[4] Ensosin Bewitch[4] Erei Until[4] Evenaar Extinguish[4] Evgir Season[4]

F [ edit ]

Faad Warmth[4] Faal The[6] (see also "Fin"; "Faal" is less common than "Fin") Faas Fear[10] Faasnu Fearless[4] Faaz Pain[9] Fah For[13] Fahdon Friend[3] Fahliil Elf[1] Fahluaan Gardener[16] Feim Fade[10] Fel Feral[4] Fen Will[6][7][13][19] Fenjuntiid Will of Akatosh (Literally:Will King Time)[17] Fent Shall[6] Fey Grove[15] Feykro Forest[4] Feyn Bane[6] Fiik Mirror[4] Filok Escape[13] Fin The[6] (see also "Faal") Fo Frost[10] Fod When[6] Fodiiz Hoar[4] Folaas Wrong[4] Folook Haunt[4] Fonaar Charge[4] Frin Hot[1] Frini Eagerness[8] Frod (Battle) field[1] Fron Kin[6]/Related[4] Frul Ephemeral[4]/Temporary[10] Ful So[3] Fun Told[6] Fundein Unfurl(ed)[4] Funt, Funta Fail[3] Fus Force[10]

G [ edit ]

Gaaf Ghost[7][1] Gaan Stamina[10] Gaar Unleash/Release[18] Gahrot Steal[1] Gahvon Yield[19] Geh Yes[4] Gein One[6][8] Geinmaar Oneself[4] Gogil Goblin[4] Gol Earth[8][18] Golt Ground[4] Golz Stone Goraan (?) Govey Remove[1] Graan Rout[4] Grah Battle[3][10] Grah-Zeymahzin Ally (lit. "Battle-Brother Honor")[20] Grahmindol Stratagem[8] Gravuun Autumn[1] Grik Such[3] Grind Meet[8][1] Gro Bound[7] Grohiik Wolf[4] Gron Bind[10] Gut Far[10]

H [ edit ]

Haal Hand[10] Haalvut Touch[1] Haas Health[10] Hadrim, Hahdrim Mind[3] Hah Mind[18] Hahkun Axe[1] Hahnu Dream[4] Han [17] Heim Forge[1] Het Here[8][1] Hevno Brutal[4] Heyv Duty[3] Hi You[7] Him, Hin Your[7][13] Hind Wish[4], Hope[7] Hofkah Steading[11] Hofkahsejun Palace (lit. "Steading of King") [3] Hokoron Enemy[6][1] Hon Hear[3] Horvut Lure[3] Horvutah Trapped[8] Hun Hero[3][10] Huzrah Hearken[6]

I [ edit ]

Iiz Ice[10] In Master[4] Inhus Mastery[5]

J [ edit ]

Jer East[4] Jiid Moon[15] Jol Unsteady[15] Joor(re) Mortal(s)[7][10] Jot Maw[6] Jul Man[6]/Mankind/Humans[4] (See also "Muz") Jud Queen[4] Jun King[6], Light[3] Junaar Kingdom/Kingship[5] Junnesejer Kings of the East[4]

K [ edit ]

Kaal Champion[10] Kaan Kyne[10] Kaaz Cat/Khajiit[4][17] Kah Pride[7] Kein War[6] Keizaal Skyrim[6] Kel(le) Scroll(s) (as in Elder Scroll) [6] Kendov Warrior[9] Kest Tempest[10] Key Horse[4] Keyn Anvil[4] Kiin Child/Born[4] Kiir Child[7][1] Kinbok Leader[4] Kinzon Sharp [1] Klo Sand[10] Klov Head[1] Ko In[1] Kod Wield[6] Kodaav Bear[8][1] Kogaan Blessings (thanks) [3] Kol Crag[4] Komeyt Issue[6]/Let loose[4] Konahrik Warlord[4] Koor Summer[10] Kopraan Body[1] Koraav See[3] Kos Be/Are[6][7][19] Kotin Into[8] Krah Cold[10] Krasaar Sickness[1] Kreh Bend[4] Krein Sun[6] Kren Break[3][9] Krent Broken[4] Krif Fight[7] Krii Kill[10] Kriid Slayer[4] Kriist Stand[4] Kril Brave[4] Krilot Valiant[3] Krin Courageous[4] Kro Sorcerer[4] Kron Victory[3] Krongrah (Great) Victory[3] Kroniid Conqueror[4] Krosis Sorrow (Apologies, Regret, Pity) [3][9][1] Kruziik Ancient[6][1] Kul Son[6] Kulaan Prince[4] Kulaas Princess[4] Kun Moonlight[15]

L [ edit ]

Laan Want, Request[8] Laas Life[10][13] Laat Last[4] Lah Magicka[10] Lahney Live[4] Lahvraan Mustered[8] Lahvu Army[4] Leh Lest[4] Lein World[6][7] Liiv Wither[1] Liivrah Diminish[3] Lingrah Long[3][6] Lir Worm[9] Lo Deceive[4] Lok Rise[15], Sky[8][10] Loost Hath[4] Los Is (Combine with other verbs for present tense: "is helping", "is sworn")[6][13] Lost Was[6], Have[3], Has, Had, Were Lot Great[3][6] Lovaas Music/Song[4] Luft Face[4] Lumnaar Valley[4] Lun Leech[1][10] Luv Tear[4]

M [ edit ]

Maar Terror[1][10] Mah Fall/Fell[1][19] Mahfaeraak Forever[6] Mal Little[9] Med Like[6] (similar) Mey Fool[10] Meyz Come[4] ("to become"/"come to be") Mid Loyal[8][18] Midrot Loyalty[19] Miin Eye[4] Miiraak Portal[13] Mindok Know, Known, Knowable[3] Mir Allegiance[10][19] Miraad Doorway[8] Monah Mother[3] Monahven Throat of the World (lit. "Mother Wind")[3] Morah Focus, Thought[3] Moro Glory[3][1] Morokei Glorious[6][1] Motaad Shudder[6] Motmah Slip[4] Motmahus Slippery, Elusive[3] Mu We[8] Mul Strong,[3][19] Strength[18] Mulaag Strength[3] Mun Man[4] Munax Cruel[1] Muz Men[6] (see also "Jul")

N [ edit ]

Naak Eat[4] Naako Eaten[4] Naal By[1] Naan Any[7] Nah Fury[10] Nahgahdinok Necromancer[4] Nahkip Feed[3][7] Nahkriin Vengeance[4] Nahl Living[4] Nahlaas Alive[3], Live Nahlot Silenced[6] Nau On[6][8] Nax Cruelty[4] Neh Never[20] Ney Both[6] Ni Not[1][13] Nid, Niid No[4] Nii It[3] Nikrent Unbroken[17] Nikriin(ne) Coward(s)[7] Nimaar Itself[4] Nin Sting[4] Nir Hunt[10] Nis Cannot[4] Nivahriin Cowardly (lit. "Not Sworn")[4] Nok Lie[6][1] (Meaning lie both as a verb and noun; "To lie down" and "To tell a lie") Nol From[6][1] Nonvul Noble[4] Norok Fiercest[4] Nos Strike[18] Nu Now[6][8] Nunon Only[19] Nus Statue[10] Nust They[4] Nuz But[6][1]

O [ edit ]

Oblaan End (noun)[1], Is over, Is ended[5] Od Snow[6][10] Odus Snowy[4] Ofan Give[4] Ogiim Orc[4] Ok His[6][1] Okaaz Sea[4] Ol As[6][1] Om Hair[4] On Spirit (Described as similar to "soul," but more empty; something lifeless)[15] Ond Lo[4] Onik Wise[3] Onikaan Wisdom[3] Ont Once[3] Orin Even[8] Osos Some[4] Ov Trust[10]

P [ edit ]

Paak Shame[3][9] Paal Foe[4] Paar Ambition[4] Paaz Fair[3][6] Pah All[6][8] Pahklok Could be mispelling of Pahlok[17] Pahlok Arrogance[3] Peyt Rose[4] Pindaar Plain(s)[4] Pogaan Many[3] Pogaas Much[4] Pook Stink[4] Praan Rest[4] Prodah Foretold[4] Pruzaan Best[4] Pruzah Good[8]

Q [ edit ]

Qah Armor[18] Qahnaar Vanquish[4], Denial[3] Qahnaarin Vanquisher[20] Qalos Touch[3] Qeth Bone[4] Qethsegol (Word Wall) Stone (lit. "Bone of Earth")[1] Quethsegol Granite[11] Qiilaan Bow (verb) [7][9] Qo Lightning[10] Qolaas Herald[4] Qostiid Prophecy[3] Qoth Tomb[10]

R [ edit ]

Raan Animal[10] Rah Gods[3] Rahgol Rage[4] Rahgot Anger[4] Rein Roar[6] Rek She[4] Rel Domination[3] Revak Sacred[3] Reyliik Race(s)[6] Rii Essence[10] Riik Gale[4] Rinik Very[8][1] Ro(h) Balance[10] Rok He[6] Ron Rain[15] Ronaan Archer[4] Ronaaz Arrow[4] Ronax Regiment[4] Ronit Rival[6] Rot Word(s)[3] Roth Vine[15] Rotmulaag Word of Power[3][5] Rovaan Wander[4] Ru Run[10] Rul When[6] Ruth Rage[7], Curses/Damn[8] (interjection) Ruvaak Raven[4] Ruz Then[6]

S [ edit ]

Sadon Gray[4] Sah Phantom[4] Sahlo Weak[4] Sahqo Red[1] Sahqon Crimson[4] Sahrot Mighty[3][6] Sahsunaar Villager(s)[4] Sahvot Faith[16] Saraan First[3], Awaits[7][9] Saviik Savior[6] Se Of[4] Shaan Inspire[18] Shul Sun[10] Siiv Find/Found[1] Sil Soul[4] Sillesejoor Mortal Souls[7] Sinak Finger(s)[1] Sindugahvon Unyielding Sinon Instead[1] Sivaas Beast[3] Sizaan Lost[19] Slen Flesh[10] Smoliin Passion[1] Sonaan Bard[4] Sonaak Dragon Priest(s)[16] So Sorrow[3] Sos Blood[3][1] Sosmir Blood Allegiance[17] Sosaal Bleed[9][13] Sot White[4] Sov Shock[15] Spaan Shield[4] Staadnau Unbound[6] Stin Free[6][8] Strun Storm[10] Strundu'ul Stormcrown[21] Strunmah Mountain[4] Su Air[10] Su'um Breath[3] Sul Day[6][7] Suleyk Power[6][22] Suleyksejun Dominion[5] Sunvaar Beast(s)[4]

T [ edit ]

Taazokaan Tamriel[6] Tafiir Thief[1] Tah Pack[10] Tahrodiis Treacherous[3][1] Tahrovin Treachery[5] Tey Tale[6] Thu'um (Dragon) Shout, Voice[4] Thur Overlord[13][19] Tiid Time[10] Tiiraz Sad[3] Tinvaak Talk, Speech[3] Togaat Attempt[1] Tol That[6] Toor Inferno[10] Tu Hammer[4] Tuz Blade[6]

U [ edit ]

Ul Eternity[10] Un Our[4] Unslaad, Unahzaal Unending/Ceaseless/Eternal[9][4][22] Unt Try[4] Us Before[9] Uth Command[8], Order[13] Uv Or[7] Uznahgaar Unbridled[4], Unending[3]

V [ edit ]

Vaal Bay[4] Vaat Swear/Swore[4] Vaaz Tear[10] Vah Spring[10] Vahdin Maiden[4] Vahlok Guardian[4] Vahriin Sworn[4] Vahrukiv Commemorate[1] Vahrukt Memory[3][1] Vahzah, Vazah True[8] Vahzen Truth[3] Ved Black[4] Ven Wind[18] Vennesetiid The currents of Time[3] Vey Cut[6] Veysun Ship[4] Viik Defeat[10] Viin Shine[7] Viing Wing[10] Viintaas Shining[4] Viir Dying[20] Vith Serpent[4] Vo... Opposite of...[4] Vod Ago[6] Vokiin Unborn[3] Vokri Restore[3] Vokul Evil[4] Vokun Shadow[6] Vol Horror[4] Volaan Intruder[9] Vomindok Unknown[3] Vonmindoraan Incomprehensible idea[3] Voth With[6][7] Vothaarn Disobedience[13] Vukein Combat[1] Vul Dark[6] Vulom Darkness[4] Vulon Night[4] Vun Tongue[4] Vur Valor[18]

W [ edit ]

Wah To[6] (both as preposition and verb infinitive form) Wahl Build/Create[4] Wahlaan Raise[1], Built/Created[4] Wen Whose[4] Werid Praise[4] Wiix Trap[15] Win Wage[4] Wo Who[7][1] Wuld Whirlwind, Vortex[3][10] Wundun Travel[8] Wunduniik Traveler[3] Wuth Old[3]

Y [ edit ]

Yah Seek[1][10] Yol Fire[10] Yoriik March[4] Yuvon Gold/Golden[4]

Z [ edit ]

Zaam Slave[10] Zaamhus Slavery[5] Zaan Shout[4] (as in "yell", not "Dragon Shout") Zah Finite[10] Zahkrii Sword[1] Zahrahmiik Sacrifice[4] Zeim Through[3][6] Zeymah Brother(s)[3] Zii Spirit[10] Ziil Soul[7] Zin Honor[3] Zind Triumph[4] Zindro Triumph's[4] Zofaas Fearful[3] Zohungaar Heroically[4] Zok Most[7][8] Zol Most[19], Zombie[10] Zoor Legend[10] Zu'u I[7][19] Zul (mortal) Voice[6][10] Zun Weapon[10]

Phrases [ edit ]

Some phrases have a different meaning in the Dragon Language. The phrases below are examples of these phrases.

Alok-dilon[20]

Necromancy (literally: arise-dead)

Bormahu han zu'u[17]

(literally: Father _ I)

Dey on folook fey ko ven ahrk ron[15]

"Implausible spirits haunt a grove in the wind and rain"

Dii Zeymah[17]

"My Brother"

Dov nifaas wiixseroth[15]

"Dragons fear not a trap of vines"

Drem Yol Lok[3]

"Greetings" (literally: peace fire sky)

Kaaz Kaal Sul[17]

Pride of Alkosh (literally: Khajiit-Champion-Day)

Krif voth ahkrin[8]

"Fight Bravely" (literally: fight with courage)

Lok, Thu'um[3]

"Sky above, Voice within" (literally: Sky, Voice)

Nid jiid, nid kun[15]

"No moon, no moonlight"

Nihnzey miir wah krongrah[15]

"Betrayal is the path to great victory"

Nihnzey miir wah viik[15]

"Betrayal is the path to defeat"

Nonvul mey[17]

"Honorable Fool" (literally: Noble Fool)

Nunon mey bo strun voqostiid naal sov[15]

"Only a fool flies in a storm and is surprised by the shock."

Orin brit ro[8]

"(a) fully beautiful balance", dragon phrase for irony (literally: even beautiful balance)

Pruzah wundunne![17]

(literally:Good Travels)

Rah wahlaan[3]

"gods (of) creation" / "creator gods" (literally: gods built/created)

Rul jol, lok[15]

"When unsteady, rise"

Suleyki hin![22]

(literally: Power Your(s))

Vomindok fez

"An Unexpected Outcome" (literally: Unknown _)[17]

Wah vokrii krentiid[17]

(literally:To Restore Break-Time)

Wuldsetiid los tahrodiis[3]

"the whirlwind/vortex of time is treacherous/turbulent"

Ziil gro dovah ulse![7]

Your soul is bound to me for eternity!

Zol mul[19]

Stronger (literally: Most strong)

Zoor drun qalos[17]

"Myth made manifest" (Literally: Legend Bring Touch)

Zu'u koraav[17]

"I see"

Names [ edit ]

Dragon names are typically formed of three monosyllabic words that, as a whole, may be rendered as a Shout. Each dragon name is unique, and so dragons are able to use these Shouts to address each other across vast distances.

While dragon names are easily separated into their word components, translating them as a whole is another matter. Dragon names can be translated into phrases, such as the name Odahviing (literally: Snow-Hunter-Wing), which was converted into a coherent phrase; "Winged Snow-Hunter". If other names were translated in the same way, it can be extrapolated that Boziikkodstrun would be "Bold Storm-Wielder" or that Sahloknir would be "Phantom Sky-Hunter".

There is also the case where a mortal can be granted a Dovahzin (Dragon Name), by a dragon who believes they have earnt it and is considered a great honor. Two examples of these are Ahkahtuz and Toshrakhat.[17]

Dragon names that can be translated include:

Alduin: Destroyer-Devour-Master Bahlokdaan: Wrath-Sky-Doom (Bah-Lok-Daan) or Hunger-Doom (Bahlok-Daan) Boziikkodstrun: Boldly-Wield-Storm Dukaanfinsot: Dishonor-The-White Durnehviir: Curse-Never-Dying Grahkrindrog: Battle-Courageous-Lord Kaalgrontiid: Champion-Bind-Time (translit. Champion of the Bound Time) Joorahmaar: Mortal-Hunter-Terror Krahjotdaan: Cold-Maw-Doom Krosulhah: Sorcerer-Day-Mind Kruziikrel: Ancient-Dominate Lokkestiiz: Sky-Tempest-Ice Maarselok: Terror-Of-Sky Mirmulnir: Allegiance-Strong-Hunt Mulaamnir: Strong-Serve-Hunt Nahagliiv: Fury-Burn-Wither Nahviintaas: Fury-Shining Odahviing: Snow-Hunter-Wing (translit. Winged Snow-Hunter) Paarthurnax: Ambition-Overlord-Cruelty Relonikiv: Dominate-Wise Sahloknir: Phantom-Sky-Hunt Sahrotaar: Mighty-Servant/Slave (Sahrot-Aar) or Phantom-Word-Servant/Slave (Sah-Rot-Aar) Sahrotnax: Phantom-Word-Cruelty Shulkunaak: Sun-Moonlight-Guide Thurvokun: Overlord-Shadow Vahlokzin: Spring-Rise/Sky-Honor (Vah-Lok-Zin) or Guardian-Honor (Vahlok-Zin) Viinturuth: Shine-Hammer-Rage Vuljotnaak: Dark-Maw-Eat Vulthuryol: Dark-Overlord-Fire Yolnahkriin: Fire-Vengeance

Dragon names that are as yet untranslated include:

Ahbiilok, Debudjen, Laatvulon, Naaslaarum, Nahfahlaar, Numinex, Papré, Skakmat, Voslaarum, Yahgrondu

Locations [ edit ]

The following are locations whose names are translated.

References [ edit ]

Note: the following references are not from official sources. They are included to provide a rounder background to this article, but may not reflect established lore.