GusVIII Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 There was a particular word that I wanted translated to the Mandalorian language. I looked through multiple online Mando’a dictionaries, but could not find it. In fact I find that the language is lacking a great too many words. So I decided to make this thread for words that have not yet been translated into Mando’a. As long as they fit with the language as it currently stands, I think that we should try and make up our own words in Mando’a and see if they catch on. Oh yeah, the word I wanted translated was crusader. I find it weird that crusader hasn't been translated into Mando’a, considering the Neo-Crusaders and all. Here are my suggestions. Crusad - CrusaderCrusada - Crusaders I'm still a novice when in comes to Mando’a, but to me crusader sounds like the kind of word that would be adopted into the language, like Jetii, meaning Jedi. These sites here are useful for anyone who needs them: http://mandoa.org/http://mandoa.mrklingon.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusVIII Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Anyone got anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blauu Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) "dhanau"- dah-now- Neutral (lit. dark/light) Also, I'm adding your words to my spread sheet. Pronunciation? Edited December 15, 2011 by Blauu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusVIII Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 "dhanau"- dah-now- Neutral (lit. dark/light) Also, I'm adding your words to my spread sheet. Pronunciation? Cru-saad Cru-sa-da Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidoner Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 We have started a culture movement based on the Mandalorian principles and the resol'nare, we are currently offering our members mando'a tutorials via Skype and are looking into new words that have been introduced either by new novels and games.All parties interested in advancing this real life mandalorian culture may join our community https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aliit-Solyc/142968655803787 While the we do not set out to conquer other worlds, we do offer support in conquering all of life's challenges and promote self improvement and formation of an aliit based on the region.More info can be obtained with further elaboration on our facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khalidahm Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Mando'a is a semi-complex language and commonly mixes words together to form a word I just did this but here the meaning usually is by context example : mar'eyir: find Tor: justice Mar'eyir'Tor : justice finder= arbitrator,or arbiter could mean avenger, or crusader Dral: strong Kar'ta: heart Beskar: iron Beskar'Darl'Kar'ta : strong ironed heart: could also mean a crusader, could mean strong willed, emotionless, a statue its all depends on context Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird_of_Thunder Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Kaan'kast - Conquest (pronounced "cane-cast") Edited January 11, 2013 by Bird_of_Thunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratulor Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I'm of the school of thought that Mandalorians would rather re-appropriate existing words for new things than borrowing from other languages. Most words you find that refer to something not of the culture originally are words that describe the concept, such as Bes'uliik for the Basilisk War Droid. Jetii is obviously not of their language, but I find that most other concepts are. I think the Mandos would refer to the cusaders as simply verde, or warriors. But then come the Neos and they'd have to find a way to describe this new subculture to each other in their language. I think combining the concept of manda, the oversoul in their religious views, with the word verd describes best what a Mandalorian Crusader is, since the word crusader is a term used for religious warriors. Manda'verd(e) - Warrior(s) of the manda: Crusader(s) Evaar'la Manda'verd(e) - the new warrior(s) of the manda: Neo-Crusader(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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