Ta'agra Dictionary "Ta'agra for the Unclawed"

[Deeza]

Ta’agra Dictionary

This dictionary has been compiled from a list of khajiiti words found in lore. There are also words which have been created by Xiri, JKJ and TOYB. Much of Xiri's fantastic work is yet to be translated, but I'm working on it. This dictionary will be updated as more of Xiri's work is translated and as new words are created.

A
Ajit = you (plural) [pronoun]
Ahzirr = we, us (first person plural) [pronoun]

B
Budi = native shirt [noun]

C

D
Da’khe = water [adjective]
Dro-M’athra = Daedra, usually the daedric Princes [noun]
Dar = Theif [prefix] Dariit – thief (singular/plural) [noun] Dar- [prefix] used in names can mean one who is skilled with his hands, a carpenter, weaver or blacksmith.
Do = Warrior [prefix] used in names, usually given to martial arts masters, or the mane’s personal guard
Dro = Grandfather [prefix] used in names, it shows respect for an elder.
Durrarr = Writing stick, quill [noun]

E

F
Fusozay = without worry [Idiom] used like ‘no worries’
Fasiiri = Tower [noun]
Fasiiri’ja-kha’jay = Moon Tower, minaret [noun]

G

H
He = particle used along the lines of in/out and by [preposition]

I
Iit = walk Iit [noun, without an object] –iit [verb, used with object]

J
Jei = bucket, pail [noun]
Ja-kha’jay = Moon string, Lunar Lattice [noun]
Ja’khajiit = child, also a name for Mehrunes Dagon (singular, plural) [noun]
J, Ja, Ji = Young, inexperienced or bachelor [prefix] used in names, typically male
Jekosiit = an unknown insult [noun] possibly along the lines of sheep-shagger or whore
Jo = Wizard, scholar [prefix] used in names, denotes one of magical ability or one who handles many books (quite loose, can mean anything from a historian to a bookseller
Jaji = This one, I [pronoun]
Jijri = skin, ground, depending on context [noun]
Jajo = that one, you, it [pronoun]

K
Khaj = Sand [noun]
Krin = laugh, smile [noun] Krinith, smiling, laughing [verb]

L

M
M, Ma = Child, apprentice or virgin [prefix] used in names, typically female
Mor-jo’khaj = Dark spirits of the desert [noun]

N
Nirni = The world, Arena, The Grey Maybe, Nirn [noun]
Naba-Shanjijri = fungus (singular) Naba-shanjijra (plural) [noun]
Naba = is not [verb]
Nirnijijri = Nirn’s Skin, the crust of Nirn [noun]

O

P
Pal = Day [noun]

Q

R
Raj = All [adjective]
Renrijri = Scum, bandits, mercenaries (singular), Renrijra (plural) [noun]
Rabi = own, mine [pronoun]
Rawl = Rain [noun] Rawlith, raining [verb]
Ra, Ri = Leader [prefix] used in names to show high status.

S
S = Adult [prefix] used in names, very common
Shanjijri = Plant, tree [noun]
Shanvasajijri = Tuber, root [noun]
Shan = grow [verb]
Slarjei = Camel [noun]

T
Tohei = Go [verb]
Ta’agra’iss = Words of the People, official name for the language [noun]

U

V
Vabazeri = becoming, changing [noun]
Va = be, is [verb]
Vasa = under, beneath [adverb]

W

X

Y
Yajira = copy, mimic [noun]

Z
Zahb = Game [noun]
Zwintho = Yellow [adjective] used to describe colour

Unknown Words (sourced from TIL)
Aaliter
Ahziss
Da aqqa dween (a commendation of sorts)
Literajo’iiliten
Qa’khajahk
Rabiba
Sakan
Vaba
Var
Vakasask

[Ja-Kha'jay]

Massive update for the dictionary! See above! :dance:

[Catlemur]

The uesp has some different meanings for some words. http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Ehlnofex_Languages

[Deeza]

That's a useful link, Catlemur. I had forgotten about that page. Anyone know if the UESP is generally reliable?

[Wizjany]

http://imperial-library.info/translation/index.shtml has a lot...here's all of them in there if anyone wants

aaliter
Meaning: No Translation (Used in an untranslated paragraph)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

ahziss
Meaning: No Translation (Used in an untranslated paragraph)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

budi
Meaning: Shirt - More specifically, the style of shirt worn by Khajiit which is ''fastened in braids down the right side.''
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Pocket Guide to the Empire
Reliable: Yes

da aqqa dween
Meaning: Untranslated. Said by Jobasha when he commends one for freeing many slaves.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Bookseller Jobasha
Reliable: Yes

Dar
Meaning: Thief - Used in names. Can also mean one who is clever, sly, or skilled with his hands
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: Bann Dar?
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

Do
Meaning: Warrior - Used in names. Used for the Mane's guards and martial arts masters.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

Dro
Meaning: Grandfather - Shows respect. Used in names.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

dro-m'Athra
Meaning: ''Dark Spirits [of Elsweyr]'' - The inverse phases of the moons. Corrospond to the Daedra. See also ja-Kha'jay and Daedra
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Pocket Guide to the Empire
Reliable: Yes

fusozay
Meaning: ''Just Kidding''
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

-iit
Meaning: To Walk
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: Khajiit - ''Desert Walker''
Source: Cyrus the Redguard
Reliable: Yes

J
Meaning: Bachelor, Young Adult, or ''One who lacks experience'' - Used in names.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

Ja
Meaning: Bachelor, Young Adult, or ''One who lacks experience'' - Used in names.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

ja-Kha'jay
Meaning: The ''Lunar Lattice'' (aka ''Moonstrings''). These are the joint phases of the moons which produce the different forms of Khajiit.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Pocket Guide to the Empire
Reliable: Yes

ja'khajiit
Meaning: Kitten - also a name for Mehrunes Dagon, ''for what is more destructive than a young cat?''
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Words of Clan Mother Ahnissi
Reliable: Yes

jekosiit
Meaning: An insult of some kind (noun)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: ''Your mother was a jekosiit!''
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

Ji
Meaning: Bachelor, Young Adult, or ''One who lacks experience'' - Used in names.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

Jo
Meaning: Wizard - Used in names. Can also mean ''Scholar''.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: Jobasha
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

Khaj-
Meaning: Sand or Desert
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: Khajiit - ''Desert Walker''
Source: Cyrus the Redguard
Reliable: Yes

literajo'iiliten
Meaning: No Translation (Used in an untranslated paragraph)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

M
Meaning: Child or Apprentice - Can also mean virgin. Used in names.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

Ma
Meaning: Child or Apprentice - Can also mean virgin. Used in names.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

Nirni
Meaning: Arena, the Mundus, the Grey Maybe, The Mortal Plane The Mortal Planet
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Words of Clan Mother Ahnissi
Reliable: Yes

qa'khajakh
Meaning: No Translation (Used in an untranslated paragraph)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

Ra
Meaning: Used in names to show status.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

rabi
Meaning: No Translation (Used in an untranslated paragraph)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

rabiba
Meaning: No Translation (Used in an untranslated paragraph)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

rawlith
Meaning: Rain - See also khaj.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: Rawlith Khaj - ''Rain of Sand''
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

Ri
Meaning: Used in names to show status. Often used for Tribe Leaders.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

S
Meaning: Adult - Used in names.
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: Interview with 3 Booksellers
Reliable: Yes

sakan
Meaning: No Translation (Used in an untranslated paragraph)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

ta'agra'iss
Meaning: ''words-of-the-people'' (''translative'')
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

vaba
Meaning: No Translation (Used in an untranslated paragraph)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

vabazeri
Meaning: ''to be'' (first person singular future tense)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

vakasash
Meaning: No Translation (Used in an untranslated paragraph)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

var var var
Meaning: ''What Will Be Will Be'' or ''It Is Just So''. According to Jobasha, ''At it's heart, a comment on mortals locus of influence.''
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: People of Morrowind
Reliable: Yes

zahb
Meaning: Game (nominative)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

zwinthodurr
Meaning: No Translation (Used in an untranslated paragraph)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

zwinthodurrarr
Meaning: No Translation (Used in an untranslated paragraph)
Origin: Ta'Agra (Khajiiti)
Usage: None given
Source: The Khajiit Scribe AFFA MU
Reliable: No

[Catlemur]

Good work.

[Ra'Harresh]

I'd say the Sheogorath University has more...let me just translate them into english...

And hey, what do you think of "Ahn trajiir" from Redguard? I think they're three words, not two. Like "Ahn traj iir", as S'Rathra says really.