Basic Grammar
Learn the fundamental grammar rules of High Valyrian to start forming simple sentences.
Basic Sentence Structure
High Valyrian typically follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) word order, though there is flexibility due to the case system. Understanding this basic structure will help you form simple sentences.
| Pattern | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Subject-Object-Verb | Daenerys zaldrīzī jorrāelagon. | Daenerys loves the dragon. |
| Subject-Verb | Zaldrīzes sōvates. | The dragon flies. |
| Subject-Indirect Object-Direct Object-Verb | Daenerys zaldrīzot havon tepagon. | Daenerys gives bread to the dragon. |
Statements
Vala morghūlis. - The man must die.
Zaldrīzes buzdari iksos. - The dragon is a slave.
Questions
Skoriot ñuhys issa? - Where is my...?
Skoros otāpas? - What are you saying?
Commands
Kelītīs! - Stop!
Jikagon! - Go!
Negation in High Valyrian is typically expressed with the word daor (not) placed after the verb or at the end of the sentence.
Zaldrīzes sōvates daor. - The dragon does not fly.
Ñuhor līr gūrēñagon daor. - Do not touch my sword.
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