High Valyrian Grammar
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Noun Cases
High Valyrian has eight grammatical cases that indicate the role of a noun in a sentence. Each case has a specific function and is marked by different endings depending on the noun's gender and declension.
| Case | Function | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Subject of a sentence | Zaldrīzes (dragon) in "The dragon flies." |
| Accusative | Direct object | Zaldrīzī in "I see the dragon." |
| Genitive | Possession or association | Zaldrīzo in "The dragon's fire." |
| Dative | Indirect object | Zaldrīzot in "I give food to the dragon." |
| Locative | Location | Zaldrīzomy in "On the dragon." |
| Instrumental | Means or instrument | Zaldrīzomby in "By means of the dragon." |
| Comitative | Accompaniment | Zaldrīzoma in "With the dragon." |
| Vocative | Direct address | Zaldrīzy in "O dragon!" |
Noun Genders
High Valyrian has four grammatical genders: lunar, solar, terrestrial, and aquatic. The gender of a noun affects its declension pattern and the forms of adjectives that modify it.
Associated with feminine concepts, the moon, and abstract ideas. Examples include dāria (queen) and vēzos (wind).
Associated with masculine concepts, the sun, and active forces. Examples include dārys (king) and āeksio (lord).
Associated with the earth, plants, and inanimate objects. Examples include zōbrie (fruit) and hāedar (chair).
Associated with water, fluidity, and collective nouns. Examples include qintir (river) and ēngos (tongue/language).
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