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- "So far I speak Mando'a and basic…"
- ―Sabine Wren writes about the languages she knows in her journal
Mando'a was the language of the people native to the planet Mandalore.[1] Its written form was known as Mandalorian.[2] The Mandalorian artist and demolitions expert Sabine Wren was fluent in Mando'a as well as several other languages including Galactic Basic, Huttese, Aqualish, Rodese and some Shyriiwook.[1]
Vocabulary
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- Akaanir — Fight[3]
- Cubikahd (or cu'bikad) — A holographic strategy game[4]
- Jai'galaar — Shriek-hawk[3]
- Jai'galaara'la sur'haii'se — Shriek-hawk eyes[5]
- Naak — Peace[3]
- Naastar — Destroy[3]
- Beskar'gam — Armor[3]
- Mand'alor — Leader[6]
- Narudar — Your enemy's enemy[3]
- Kyr'tsad — Death Watch[3]
- Elek — "Yes"[7]
- Vor Entye — "Thank you"[7]
- Su cuy'gar — "Hello"[7]
- Shuk'orok — "Crushgaunts"[8]
- Uj'alayi — A traditional sweet cake[9]
Behind the scenes
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In "Visions and Voices", Mando'a text is written in the Nightsister lair by Darth Maul, spelling out 'Kenobi'.
In "Legacy of Mandalore," Sabine Wren speaks in Mando'a. She says "Su'cuy aliit Wren. Ibic 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."[10]
Though the official translation was provided with subtitles, the direct translation is closer to "Hello, clan Wren. This (is) Sabine wren. How are 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."
Appearances
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- Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (First appearance) (Written form only)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Mandalore Plot" (Written form only)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Corruption" (Written form only)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Academy" (Written form only)
Star Wars Rebels – "Visions and Voices" (Written form only)
Star Wars Rebels – "Legacy of Mandalore"
- Star Wars Rebels: Heroes of Mandalore (Written form only)
Sources
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"The Academy" Episode Guide - The Clone Wars on StarWars.com
- Sabine My Rebel Sketchbook (First identified as Mando'a)
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
Legacy of Mandalore Trivia Gallery on StarWars.com
- Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia
- Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles
Notes and references
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sabine My Rebel Sketchbook
- ↑
The Academy Trivia Gallery on StarWars.com (Slide 3)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
- ↑
Cubikahd in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded
- ↑ Ultimate Star Wars
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia
- ↑ Collapse of the Republic
- ↑ Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook
- ↑
Legacy of Mandalore Trivia Gallery on StarWars.com