Family Terms
Learn vocabulary for family members and relationships in High Valyrian
Immediate Family
Let's learn the High Valyrian terms for immediate family members.
Grammar Note
Notice that family terms in High Valyrian typically follow gender patterns: terms for male family members are usually solar gender, while terms for female family members are usually lunar gender.
Extended Family
Now let's learn terms for extended family members:
Cultural Note
In High Valyrian culture, family relationships are highly valued and respected. The Valyrian Freehold was organized around powerful noble families, and family loyalty was considered one of the highest virtues. This is reflected in the language, which has specific terms for many family relationships.
Marriage and Relationships
Let's learn terms for marriage and other relationships:
Possessive Forms
To talk about "my father" or "your mother," we need to use possessive forms. Here's how:
First Person Possessives (My)
Second Person Possessives (Your)
Third Person Possessives (His/Her)
Grammar Note
Possessive adjectives in High Valyrian agree with the noun they modify in gender and case. The forms shown above are for the nominative case. You'll learn more about cases in later lessons.