Kiz

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Astapori Valyrian

Etymology

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Particularly: “Possibly from kessa (yes), with irregular voicing, or from kesy (this) (compare kizy).”

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /kiz/

Rhymes: -iz

Interjection

kiz

  1. yes
Translations

Particle

kiz

  1. Co-occurs with yes-no questions.
    Uni begistos Vesterozii lis kuni dovodedhi, kiz?
    Are all Westerosi pigs so ignorant?
    -Kraznys (Game of Thrones, Episode 302)

Meereenese Valyrian

Etymology

From High Valyrian kesa.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /kiz/

Rhymes: -iz

Adjective

kiz (celestial plural kij)

  1. (proximal, inanimate) this, these
    Mashish kiz nyekh wa nya qlof.
    They came this morning for my flock.
    -Goatherd (Game of Thrones, Episode 406)
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