Basic Greetings
Learn essential High Valyrian greetings and conversation starters
Common Greetings
High Valyrian has several ways to greet people depending on the context and relationship. Let's learn the most common greetings.
Formal Greetings
Informal Greetings
Cultural Note
The greeting "Valar morghūlis" and its response "Valar dohaeris" originated in Braavos with the Faceless Men, but spread throughout Essos. It's considered a traditional and somewhat solemn greeting, often used between strangers or in formal situations.
Introductions
After greeting someone, you'll often want to introduce yourself. Here's how to do that in High Valyrian.
Grammar Note
In High Valyrian, the verb "to be" changes form depending on the subject:
- iksan - I am
- iksā - you are (singular)
- iksis - he/she/it is
- iksāt - you are (plural)
- iksi - they are
Farewells
Here are some common ways to say goodbye in High Valyrian:
Basic Conversation
Let's put it all together in a basic conversation:
Person A:
Rytsas!
Hello!
Person B:
Valar morghūlis.
All men must die.
Person A:
Valar dohaeris. Nyke Daenerys iksan.
All men must serve. I am Daenerys.
Person B:
Nyke Jorah iksan. Skoriot brōzā?
I am Jorah. Where are you from?
Person A:
Valyriot brōzan. Kostilus, skoriot brōzā?
I am from Valyria. And you, where are you from?
Person B:
Vesterozirot brōzan.
I am from Westeros.
Person A:
Sōvegon, Jorah.
Goodbye, Jorah.
Person B:
Geros ilas, Daenerys.
Farewell, Daenerys.