Basic Nouns
Learn High Valyrian nouns, their genders, and how to use them
High Valyrian Nouns
Nouns in High Valyrian are more complex than in English. They have gender, number, and case. In this lesson, we'll focus on the basics: gender and number.
The Four Genders
High Valyrian has four grammatical genders. Every noun belongs to one of these genders:
Lunar
Typically feminine concepts
- ābra (woman)
- muña (mother)
- dāria (queen)
Solar
Typically masculine concepts
- vala (man)
- kepa (father)
- dārys (king)
Terrestrial
Natural objects, elements
- hēnkir (apple)
- āeksio (lord/master)
- tegon (earth/ground)
Aquatic
Water-related concepts, abstract ideas
- tubis (water)
- jelmio (friend)
- qintir (wisdom)
Note: The gender of a noun is not always predictable from its meaning, so it's best to learn the gender along with the noun.
Noun Forms: Singular and Plural
High Valyrian nouns change form depending on whether they're singular (one) or plural (many). The plural endings depend on the gender of the noun.
| Gender | Singular Example | Plural Ending | Plural Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunar | muña (mother) | -i | muñi (mothers) |
| Solar | vala (man) | -i | vali (men) |
| Terrestrial | hēnkir (apple) | -a | hēnkira (apples) |
| Aquatic | tubis (water) | -a | tubisa (waters) |
Special Cases
Some nouns have irregular plural forms:
- zaldrīzes (dragon) → zaldrīzoti (dragons)
- āeksio (lord) → āeksia (lords)
- dārys (king) → dāriluzi (kings)
These exceptions must be memorized individually.
Common Nouns
Here are some common High Valyrian nouns you should know: