Sīr

High Valyrian

Etymology

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Pronunciation

(Classical) IPA^(key): /siːr/

Rhymes: -iːr

Adverb

sīr

1. now, at this time, at the present time

   Astaprot dohaertrossa sīr yno inkot iōrzi, dāeri.

   Those who were slaves in Astapor now stand behind me, free.

   -Daenerys (Game of Thrones, Episode 403)

2. already, yet

   Ābrazȳri sīr emā.

   You already have a wife.

   -Rhaenyra (House of the Dragon, Episode 102)

   Nyke sīr dīntoks daor. Yn elēdrar aderior issa.

   I am not yet married. But the hours pass swiftly.

   -Rhaenyra (House of the Dragon, Episode 105)

3. just, just now

   Sīr amastas, hen Driftmākot Ābrāzmā Baelā.

   It just arrived, from the Lady Baela on Driftmark.

   -Dragonkeeper Elder (House of the Dragon, Episode 108)

Related Terms

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