Drīves

High Valyrian

Etymology

From drēje +‎ -ves.

Pronunciation

(Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈdriːves/

Noun

drīves (fourth declension solar, nominative plural drīvesse, vocative plural drīvesses)

1. truth

   Jehikarȳ Kinvaro iōrāt, Eglio Vokto hen Rijībliot Volantīhot, Drīvo Perzo, Sylvio Ōño, Dohaeriro Ēlio Āeksiō Ōño syt.

   You stand in the presence of Kinvara, High Priestess of the Red Temple of Volantis, the Flame of Truth, the Light of Wisdom, the First Servant of the Lord of Light.

   -Zanrush (Game of Thrones, Episode 605)

2. correctness
3. justness, justice
4. right

   Īlva ozgūroty īles, iderennī jumbare. Drīvī mijetā.

   He was our prisoner, awaiting trial. You had no right.

   -Daenerys (Game of Thrones, Episode 504)

5. authority

   Sparo drīvose gaomā, kepus?

   What do you think you’re doing, Uncle? (literally “By whose authority do you act, Uncle?”)

   -Rhaenyra (House of the Dragon, Episode 101)

6. justification, excuse, reason
7. claim

   Ñuhys valzȳrys belmōr aōma issarome, ñuho drīvo bē epvor lykemiluks. Va mōriot.

   With you as my husband and prince consort, any questions regarding my claim would be silenced. Forever.

   -Rhaenyra (House of the Dragon, Episode 107)

Inflection

	Singular	Plural	Paucal	Collective
Nominative	drīves	drīvesse	drīvin	drīver
Accusative	drīvī	drīvī	drīvini	drīveri
Genitive	drīvo	drīvoti	drīvino	drīvero
Dative	drīvot		drīvinte	drīverte
Locative	drīvē		drīvinne	drīverre
Instrumental	drīvose	drīvossi	drīvisse	drīverze
Comitative	drīvome	drīvommi	drīvimme	drīverme
Vocative	drīvys	drīvesses	drīvisse	drīverze

Derived Terms

• drīvome
• drīvose