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Latest revision as of 07:03, 20 November 2024

Meereenese Valyrian

Etymology 1

From High Valyrian dāria (singular); from High Valyrian dārī (plural).

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /θal/

Rhymes: -al

Noun

thal (celestial)

  1. queen, queens
    Ye Thal poghash koth nyeshá she yedhra.
    The Queen says you may approach and speak.
    -Missandei (Game of Thrones, Episode 406)

Etymology 2

From High Valyrian dārys.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /θal/

Rhymes: -al

Noun

thal (celestial, plural thalish)

  1. king

Creation and Usage Notes

I've always found this word to be incredibly powerful. I also like how sound changes have made it gender neutral (at least in the singular). I think it's the best thing to come out of the dār- root.

-David J. Peterson 16:07, 23 January 2020 (PST)