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===Etymology 1===
===Etymology 1===
From {{der|meer|val|dāria}} (singular); from {{der|meer|val|dārī}} (plural).
From {{der|meer|hval|dāria}} (singular); from {{der|meer|hval|dārī}} (plural).


====Pronunciation====
====Pronunciation====
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===Etymology 2===
===Etymology 2===
From {{der|meer|val|dārys}}.
From {{der|meer|hval|dārys}}.


====Pronunciation====
====Pronunciation====

Revision as of 22:50, 1 March 2020

Meereenese Valyrian

Etymology 1

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

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈθal/

Noun

thal (celestial)

  1. queen
  2. queens

Etymology 2

From High Valyrian dārys.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈθal/

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)