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Durese, also called Durosian, was the native language of the Duros.[1]
Since the Duros were such prominent spacers and traders, Durese became a common interstellar tongue. It was an influence for Basic,[2] and most Duros were fluent in both languages.[1] Most likely, it was also the root language of Pak Pak. The Durese Writing system was a syllabary.
Feminine words used as given names[]
The following words had a meaning in Durese, but could be used as given names for female Duros.[3]
- Anra – laughter
- Bechesmy – free thinker, wanderer (archaic)
- Cyran – musical
- Ena – regal, female ruler, queen (archaic)
- Fullua – beloved
- Gless – filled with joy
- Hent – athletic
- Izrin – beautiful
- Ka – sky
- Kiom – fresh air
- Lai (m.) leshef (f.) - charismatic
- Lod (m.) lona (f.) - wise
- Mezerel – eclipse
- nacha – fortune-teller, prophetess (archaic)
- nuth – breathtaking
- Onio – rain-bearing cloud (archaic)
- Pleness – pure water
- Quoia – evening star
- Rana – dark cloud
- Remerel – graceful dancer
- Rek (m.) ruz (f.) - intelligent
- Treta - hostess (literally "female servant bearing food")
- Tris – sad, crying
- Vendi – desirable
- Wirret – talkative
- Yrna – beguiling
Masculine words used as given names[]
The following words had a meaning in Durese, but could be used as given names for male Duros.[3]
- Areta – industrious
- Baniss – handsome
- Bringe - honest
- Cachi – gentle
- Forim – capable, dependable
- Gol – mighty
- Hep – cunning
- Izzed – entertaining
- Jad – swift
- Levat – restless, eager
- Muz – hearty
- Ohwun – famous
- Plono – agreeable
- Probos – inspiring
- Quelben – bearer to the skies (reference to Duros diaspora)
- Rumun – strong voice
- Soz – an archaic melee weapon
- Valik – blaster weapon
- Winrel – trustworthy
Words used as surnames[]
The following words had a meaning in Durese, but were also used as surnames.[3]
- Arapto – swift
- Bodge – merchant, trader
- Chaggit – food processor
- DeBrek – starship crafter
- DeMaal – space station crafter
- Erbek – pollution warden
- Foll – priest (archaic)
- Gigrig – gardener
- Gubb – moutain
- Hud – possibly "hunter" or "forester"
- Inrull – heart
- Jokol – factory worker
- Keeg – fisher (archaic)
- Kresim – researcher
- Lakbret – airspeeder crafter
- Losh – peace warden
- Luk – pilot
- Miklak – landspeeder crafter
- Mulk – speaker, politician
- Na Maak – atmospheric dome crafter
- Nootka – supervisor, commander
- Nuruk – soldier
- Oulat – administrator
- Pedd – farmer (archaic)
- Renek – male ruler, king (archaic)
- Riltka – metalsmith
- Rurk – possibly 'sailor'
- Slarka – baker
- Tacema – pest control warden
- Trenma – mechanic
- Viridux - spacer
- Woluk – tunnel-digger, miner (archaic)
Other words[]
- Esalacha - excellent
- Ranadaast - unclear, but this seems to be derived from "Rana" and was the name of the old capital of Duro.
Notable non-native speakers of Durese[]
- Billey[4]
- Clawfish[5]
- Trey Duna[5]
- Thel Erelen[6]
- Ysanne Isard[6]
- Talon Karrde[7][4]
- Uldir Lochett[8]
- Riun Riev[5]
- Archa Sabis[5]
- Marcus Sione[5]
- Til[5]
- Talrin Youp[9]
- Tessa Manchisco[10]
Appearances[]
- The Betrayal of Darth Revan
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Knight Errant (Mentioned only)
- Murder on the Executor
- Choices of One
- The Truce at Bakura
- Mission from Mount Yoda
- Emissary of the Void
Sources[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ultimate Alien Anthology
- ↑
"The University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Duros" — Star Wars Gamer 2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Galactic Campaign Guide
- ↑ 4.0 4.1
"The Smuggler's Alliance" — Star Wars Gamer 3
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Coruscant and the Core Worlds
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Rebellion Era Sourcebook
- ↑ The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
- ↑ Emissary of the Void
- ↑ Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds
- ↑ The Truce at Bakura