Khalani
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Khalani is the language "spoken" (via telepathy) by the protoss.[1] Other races "hearing" Khalani being 'spoken' hear meaningless sounds, though protoss possess the ability to translate the language via telepathy.[2]
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[edit] Translations
[edit] Translated Phrases
- Adun Toridas! (literally "Adun hide you", oft interpreted as "May Adun give you sanctuary)[3]
- Alysaar ("Keepers of Wisdom") [3]
- Alys'aril ("Sanctuary of Wisdom")[3]
- Anht zagatir nas ("The gods watch over you")[1][4]
- Dae'Uhl ("great stewardship")[5]
- En Taro ("in honor of")[6]
- Ihan-rii (A name for the xel'naga during the Aeon of Strife)[7]
- Khala ("Path of Ascension")[5]
- Khas ("He who brings order")[5]
- Khaydarin ("Focuser of the heart")[8]
- Khor-shakal ("Great forum")[1]
- Kwah-kai ("Little hands")[1]
- Ni Monn Adun ("Heart of Adun")[9]
- Shel'na Kryhas ("Those Who Endure")[1]
- Tal'darim ("The Forged")[1]
- Und lara khar ("Be at peace")[1][4]
- Zerashk Gulida ("Oblivion awaits")[4]
[edit] Acknowledgements
These phrases are uttered by protoss units in the games when first selected. Their meanings presumably vary, but all are linked to a protoss acknowledging a superior's presence in some form or another.
- Dunad'wynn[10]
- Galahoslos?[11]
- Gee'hous![12]
- Ischk'nu?[13]
- Issah'tu![12]
- Khas Arashad[14] (Note that Khas was an individual,[5] so "Arashad" is presumably its own word)
- Khas Naradahk![12] (Note that "Khas" was an individual[5] , so "Naradahk" is seemingly its own word)
- Khassar'Detemplari...[15][16]
- Joh'giiv? (stated by scout pilots in StarCraft when selected)
- Ju'ros?[17]
- Loh'Klahs?[13]
- Neraz gulio[18] (pronounced "Neraz "Squeel")
- Thorasoh'cahp![19]
- Za Khaladas[11]
- Zerah'hah...[15]
[edit] Affirmations
These phrases are stated in the games by protoss units when affirming given orders. The exact meanings, which could range from passive to agressive in intent, are unknown.
- Gau'gurah![20]
- Gau'ju![21]
- Gou'ron[10]
- Koh'koh rii[17]
- Kokal'tulah![21]
- J'tokoh Zohl[10]
- Lok pii[11]
- Metonah[11]
- Nagat Zuul[11]
- Nach nagalas[22]
- Ner'Mah[18]
- Nihn'kas Neehn[10]
- Terrie Khala![23] (Note that as Khala translates as "Path of Ascension",[5] "Terrie" is seemingly its own word.)
- Typical uz'hul[10]
- Zzz'togh[15]
[edit] Untranslated Phrases
- Khas'lor (seemingly someone very close to a protoss, likely a family member)[8]
- Na Adan Atum! (seemingly a warcry)[24]
- Ul'as Addari[24]
- Taro ruul asz (seemingly a way to say goodbye)[25]
- Var'un ruul asz (seemingly a counterpart statement to the above phrase)[25]
[edit] Trivia
Blizzard Entertainment maintains a real-world dictionary of Khalani. This also ensures that protoss names meet their specifications.[26]
[edit] References
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