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'''Bothese''' was the spoken language of the [[Bothan/Legends|Bothans]].<ref name="u">''[[Ultimate Alien Anthology]]''</ref> The language was also known as '''Bothan'''. |
'''Bothese''' was the spoken language of the [[Bothan/Legends|Bothans]].<ref name="u">''[[Ultimate Alien Anthology]]''</ref> The language was also known as '''Bothan'''. |
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| − | Bothese was influential for [[Dressellese]] language after the [[Dressellian/Legends|Dressellians]]' first contact with the Bothans. Many Bothese terms became loanwords so that Dressellese could have words for completely new concepts. Later, once [[Dressel]] was free of the Imperial yoke, the Dressellians decided to reject their own symbol-based writing system and replace it with the [[Botha|Bothese alphabet]].<ref name="u" /> |
+ | Bothese was influential for [[Dressellese]] language after the [[Dressellian/Legends|Dressellians]]' first contact with the Bothans. Many Bothese terms became loanwords so that Dressellese could have words for completely new concepts. Later, once [[Dressel/Legends|Dressel]] was free of the Imperial yoke, the Dressellians decided to reject their own symbol-based writing system and replace it with the [[Botha|Bothese alphabet]].<ref name="u" /> |
Bothese also influenced the early form of [[Galactic Basic Standard]]. |
Bothese also influenced the early form of [[Galactic Basic Standard]]. |
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==Notable non-native speakers of Bothese== |
==Notable non-native speakers of Bothese== |
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*[[Blackhole]]<ref name="res">''[[Rebellion Era Sourcebook]]''</ref> |
*[[Blackhole]]<ref name="res">''[[Rebellion Era Sourcebook]]''</ref> |
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*[[Jovive Centi]]<ref name="ccw">''[[Coruscant and the Core Worlds]]''</ref> |
*[[Jovive Centi]]<ref name="ccw">''[[Coruscant and the Core Worlds]]''</ref> |
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*[[Fellion]]<ref name="ccw" /> |
*[[Fellion]]<ref name="ccw" /> |
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*[[Ratambo Gale]]<ref name="ccw" /> |
*[[Ratambo Gale]]<ref name="ccw" /> |
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| − | *Doctor [[Guzerre]]<ref name="g8"> |
+ | *Doctor [[Guzerre]]<ref name="g8">[[Star Wars Gamer 8|''Star Wars Gamer #8'']]</ref> |
*[[Ylenic It'kla]]<ref name="pojs">''[[Power of the Jedi Sourcebook]]''</ref> |
*[[Ylenic It'kla]]<ref name="pojs">''[[Power of the Jedi Sourcebook]]''</ref> |
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| − | *[[Lumiya]]<ref name="g5"> |
+ | *[[Lumiya]]<ref name="g5">[[Star Wars Gamer 5|''Star Wars Gamer #5'']]</ref> |
*[[Crix Madine/Legends|Crix Madine]]<ref name="res" /> |
*[[Crix Madine/Legends|Crix Madine]]<ref name="res" /> |
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*[[Bosrik Mak-Ageejay]]<ref name="ccw" /> |
*[[Bosrik Mak-Ageejay]]<ref name="ccw" /> |
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*[[Mon Mothma/Legends|Mon Mothma]]<ref name="res" /> |
*[[Mon Mothma/Legends|Mon Mothma]]<ref name="res" /> |
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*[[Leia Organa Solo|Leia Organa]]<ref name="res" /><ref name="cr">''[[Star Wars Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook]]''</ref><ref name="rcr">''[[Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook]]''</ref> |
*[[Leia Organa Solo|Leia Organa]]<ref name="res" /><ref name="cr">''[[Star Wars Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook]]''</ref><ref name="rcr">''[[Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook]]''</ref> |
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| − | *[[Palpatine]]<ref name="cr" /><ref name="rcr" /> |
+ | *[[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine]]<ref name="cr" /><ref name="rcr" /> |
| − | *[[Gilad Pellaeon]]<ref name="njos" /> |
+ | *[[Gilad Pellaeon/Legends|Gilad Pellaeon]]<ref name="njos" /> |
*[[Trillot]] |
*[[Trillot]] |
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*{{InsiderCite|136|Reputation}} |
*{{InsiderCite|136|Reputation}} |
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*''[[The Cestus Deception]]'' |
*''[[The Cestus Deception]]'' |
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| + | *{{SWG|An Empire Divided}} |
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| − | *''[[Star Wars Galaxies]]'' |
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*''[[Murder on the Executor]]'' |
*''[[Murder on the Executor]]'' |
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*''[[Young Jedi Knights: Darkest Knight]]'' {{Mo}} |
*''[[Young Jedi Knights: Darkest Knight]]'' {{Mo}} |
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*''[[Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds]]'' {{C|as Bothan, Bothawui, Bothese}} |
*''[[Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds]]'' {{C|as Bothan, Bothawui, Bothese}} |
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*''[[Ultimate Adversaries]]'' {{C|as Bothese}} |
*''[[Ultimate Adversaries]]'' {{C|as Bothese}} |
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| + | *{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20041216b|text=Furry and Fury|int=Furry and Fury|archivedate=20090603071648}} {{C|As "Bothawui"}} |
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*''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]'' |
*''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]'' |
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+ | *[[Scum and Villainy (sourcebook)|''Scum and Villainy'']] |
*''[[The Clone Wars Campaign Guide]]'' {{C|as Bothan, Bothese}} |
*''[[The Clone Wars Campaign Guide]]'' {{C|as Bothan, Bothese}} |
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*''[[Legacy Era Campaign Guide]]'' {{C|as Bothan, Bothese}} |
*''[[Legacy Era Campaign Guide]]'' {{C|as Bothan, Bothese}} |
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*''[[Rebellion Era Campaign Guide]]'' |
*''[[Rebellion Era Campaign Guide]]'' |
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*''[[Galaxy of Intrigue]]'' {{C|as Bothese}} |
*''[[Galaxy of Intrigue]]'' {{C|as Bothese}} |
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| + | *{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/NewRepublicStatPack|text=New Republic Stat Pack|int=New Republic Stat Pack|nobackup=1}} {{C|As "Bothese"}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook]]'' |
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Revision as of 16:10, 23 July 2019
Bothese was the spoken language of the Bothans.[1] The language was also known as Bothan.
Bothese was influential for Dressellese language after the Dressellians' first contact with the Bothans. Many Bothese terms became loanwords so that Dressellese could have words for completely new concepts. Later, once Dressel was free of the Imperial yoke, the Dressellians decided to reject their own symbol-based writing system and replace it with the Bothese alphabet.[1]
Bothese also influenced the early form of Galactic Basic Standard.
Words used as masculine given names
- Askrut – even-tempered
- Ashk – big-hearted
- Besk – regal
- Borsk – proud
- Burukt – hard-headed
- Crem – holy, pious
- Drashk – creative
- Draeks – wise
- Edep - adventurous
- Eelo – fun-loving
- Eurrsk – good-humored
- Fenn – nimble (literally 'slippery')
- Girov – fair, even-handed
- Grendu – hard-working, industrious
- Iraek – happy
- Jakys – ingenious
- Karka – lucky (generally 'suspiciously lucky')
- Koth – philosophical
- Laryn – worshipful
- Mak – mighty
- Moss – dutiful, dependable
- Norr – strong-willed
- Oktra – resourceful
- Oktrem – commanding
- Peshk – handsome
- Raek - graceful
- Rashk – peaceful, tranquil
- Rurra – funny, witty
- Strask – scholarly, educated
- Tav – vigorous, youthful
- Traest – enthralling
- Tresk – cold (literally 'as the winter')
- Varesk – archaic variant of 'borsk'
- Wesk – pale, thin
- Zrask – hot-temperd
Words used as feminine given names
- Arist – beloved
- Biree – graceful
- Bura – slender
- Caer – springlike
- Dall – gifted, talented
- Eshka – watchful, observant
- Fiarr – summerlike
- Giska – blessed
- Irys – clever, quick-witted
- Jastra – celestial, heavenly
- Kith – cherished
- Koskit – brought back
- Liska – watery (literally 'of the sea')
- Mineth – musical (literally 'likes to sing')
- Nyir – pretty, beautiful, lovely
- Prisk – bitter, unhappy
- Ralk – charming
- Riskyr – inquisitve, curious
- Saiga – wealthy, bejeweled
- Shayl – sweet, dear
- Tereez – twilight, dusky
- Ursi – pet
- Vulk – sad, tearful
- Wist – free-spirited, independent
- Zikri – small and playful water spirit
Words used as family names
- Arr – traveler
- Cra – droid crafter
- Dza – artisan
- Ek - wood
- Fey – servant
- Fla – river
- Grai – smith, common metals worker
- Im - animal herder
- Joran – speaker, lawyer
- Kas – sentry, guard
- Kre – driver, pilot
- Lya – singer, musician
- Man – farm
- Melan – moon, night
- Nay – snow, ice
- Orok – builder, architect, mason
- Ral – family friend
- Ruk – warrior
- Rul – mechanic
- Sei – magician, wizard
- Sut – baker
- Tal – forest, trees
- Thri – commander, general
- Vel – ocean, sea
- Vri – caretaker, groundskeeper
- Wok – tailor
- Yab – shipwright
- Yrk – precious metals worker
Other words
- Ar'krai - genocidal warfare
- Ops'nyzh - approaching euphoric
Notable non-native speakers of Bothese
- Elegos A'Kla[2]
- Blackhole[3]
- Jovive Centi[4]
- Elek D'cel[4]
- Scay Danson[4]
- Gavin Darklighter[2]
- Trey Duna[4]
- Fellion[4]
- Ratambo Gale[4]
- Doctor Guzerre[5]
- Ylenic It'kla[6]
- Lumiya[7]
- Crix Madine[3]
- Bosrik Mak-Ageejay[4]
- Mon Mothma[3]
- Leia Organa[3][8][9]
- Palpatine[8][9]
- Gilad Pellaeon[2]
- Trillot
Appearances
"Reputation" — Star Wars Insider 136- The Cestus Deception
- Template:SWG
- Murder on the Executor
- Young Jedi Knights: Darkest Knight (Mentioned only)
- Young Jedi Knights: Delusions of Grandeur
- Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Bounty
- The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide I: Onslaught
- Fate of the Jedi: Allies
Sources
- The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons (as Bothan)
- The Dark Side Sourcebook (as Bothan)
- Star Wars Gamer 5
- Rebellion Era Sourcebook (as Bothan)
- Star Wars Gamer 8
- The New Jedi Order Sourcebook (as Bothan)
- Star Wars Gamer 10
- Power of the Jedi Sourcebook (as Bothan)
- Coruscant and the Core Worlds (as Bothese)
- Ultimate Alien Anthology (as Bothese)
- Galactic Campaign Guide
- Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds (as Bothan, Bothawui, Bothese)
- Ultimate Adversaries (as Bothese)
"Furry and Fury" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (As "Bothawui")- Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
- Scum and Villainy
- The Clone Wars Campaign Guide (as Bothan, Bothese)
- Legacy Era Campaign Guide (as Bothan, Bothese)
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- Galaxy of Intrigue (as Bothese)
- "New Republic Stat Pack" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content obsolete and backup link not available) (As "Bothese")
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ultimate Alien Anthology
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Rebellion Era Sourcebook
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Coruscant and the Core Worlds
- ↑ Star Wars Gamer #8
- ↑ Power of the Jedi Sourcebook
- ↑ Star Wars Gamer #5
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Star Wars Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook
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