Most of us know TV shows, movies, books, or comics that include a language made especially for them, such as Klingon from “Star Trek” or High Valyrian from “Game of Thrones.” But the question is, can we actually learn these languages? The answer to that is yes, we can! But which languages can we learn and where do we find the resources? Here is a small list of five languages and where we can learn them. Have fun!
High Valyrian
We hear High Valyrian in the series “Game of Thrones” and we can also find it in the books. The language was created by David J. Peterson and has similarities to the Latin that we speak today.
Sample Phrases:
Rytsas – Hello
Geros ilas – Goodbye
Valar morghulis – All men must die
Valar dohaeris – All men must serve
You can learn this language by Duolingo for free!
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Klingon
Klingon is in the most “Star Trek” series and movies to hear and is spoken from the fictional Klingons in the Trek universe.
Sample Phrases:
nuqDaq ‘oH puchpa”e’? – Where is the bathroom?
jlyajbe’ – I don’t understand.
‘arlogh Qoylu’pu’? – What time is it?
Do you love “Star Trek?” You can learn this language for free by Duolingo!
Na’vi
Spoken by the alien Na’vi in James Cameron’s “Avatar” and in the inevitable “Avatar” sequels.
Sample Phrases:
Fayvrrtep fitsenge lu kxani. Fipoti oel tspiyang, fte tikenong liyevu atlaru. –
These demons are forbidden here. I will kill this one as a lesson to the others.
Atokirina – Seeds of a great tree.
Tawtute – Human
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Parseltongue
Where You’ve Heard It: As spoken by the Boy who lived and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named in the “Harry Potter” books by J.K Rowling and blockbuster film franchise.
Sample Phrases: It can’t actually be written since it is made up of all hisses, but you can practice becoming a Parselmouth Here!
Written by Jacqueline Beckmann
