Mando'a


Mando'a was the language of the people native to the planet Mandalore. Its written form was known as Mandalorian. The Mandalorian artist and demolitions expert Sabine Wren was fluent in Mando'a as well as several other languages, including Galactic Basic Standard, Huttese, Aqualish, Rodian, and some Shyriiwook.

Phrases


  • Arumorut — "Home away from home."
  • Kyrimorut
  • Su'cuy aliit Wren. — "Hailing Clan Wren."
  • Ibici Sabine Wren, ara'novor. — "This is Sabine Wren on approach."
  • Gedet'ye me'vaar ti gar." — "Please respond."
  • Dikutruni — "Soul of the fool."
  • Ner vod
  • Haili cetare!
  • Oya, Ver'ika,

Behind the scenes


Mando'a was first seen on-screen in written form in the 2002 film Attack of the Clones, with much of the verbal language being developed by Karen Traviss for Star Wars Legends works. In "Visions and Voices," Mando'a text is written in the Nightsister lair by Maul, spelling out "Kenobi."

In "Legacy of Mandalore," Sabine Wren speaks in Mando'a. She says "Su'cuy aliit Wren. Ibici Sabine Wren, ara'novor. Gedet'ye me'vaar ti gar." This dialog is translated as "Hailing Clan Wren. This is Sabine Wren on approach. Please respond." The voice on the other end on the comm then answers: "Elek, Sabine Wren. Ke parer." This is translated as "Copy 'Sabine Wren.' Standby."

Though the official translation was provided with subtitles, the direct translation is closer to "Hello, Clan Wren. This is Sabine Wren, approaching. Please (tell me) what's new with you." The response is directly translated as "Yes, Sabine Wren. Wait."

Other Mando'a can be heard throughout the episode, the most notable being the phrase "sha'kajir," which was spoken by Tristan Wren. This translates roughly as "Cease Fire."

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