#valyrian

[dedalvs]

hello! quick question, how would one go about saying the word "cousin" in high valyrian? example: "you learn fast, COUSIN" - so, as a standalone word. i think that's the vocative? thanks a bunch in advance!

There are many different words for "cousin" depending on the gender of the cousin, the gender of the speaker, and their relative ages. Here's a little graphic I came up with:

Hope that helps. (I'll note that it's still quite difficult for me.)

[evilist]

[archamion]

Rhaena of Pentos cmm

[dozosugoi]

The Black Queen

[gracielikegrapes]

Elaena Targaryen

[knyaz-udela]

AENYS THE VILE

«–He trusted everyone, was easily swayed by the influence of others, and wavered like a reed in the wind, never knowing which counsel to heed. He sought to please everyone and strove to resolve every dispute with a kind word…»

©Maester Gaven on Aenys

I really love how he turned out—he looks like a true albino. All in all, I feel sorry for him; after all, he truly tried to be a good king

[bbygirl-aemond]

Full Translation of Rhaenyra's Valyrian Speech from Episode 4

Hi everyone I just found the David J. Peterson approved translation of the full scene of young Rhaenyra speaking in Daemon's vision from the most recent episode, including the lines that weren't subtitled within the show. (David J. Peterson is a linguist who specializes in conlangs and who's worked on the High Valyrian dialogues in the show for both seasons.) In case you, like me, were wondering what Milly's Rhaenyra was saying to Daemon before her final few lines, please enjoy the confirmed translations for her full speech below:

"It’s been said that Targaryens are closer to gods than to men... In my eyes, you were a god. Daemon Targaryen. The Prince of the City. The Lord of Flea Bottom. I was an innocent. You exploited me and abandoned me. You sullied my name at court. You empowered my rivals. You tried to make my ruin. You put me on that throne. And you love me and you hate me for it. You created me, Daemon. Yet you are now set on destroying me. All because your brother loved me more than he did you."

I wish now that they would have shown subtitles for these earlier lines as well because I think they're very hard hitting and explain a good part of why Daemon was so incensed and upset. I especially love the "you love me and you hate me for it" line and would have appreciated seeing that in the actual episode!