Words

words i like

apophenia - the tendency to perceive meaningful connections between unrelated things

nefelibata

Portuguese/Spanish. Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek νεφελοβάτης (nephelobátēs, “one who walks the clouds”), from νεφέλη (nephélē, “cloud”) +‎ -βᾰ́της (-bátēs, “walker”).

Noun

1. daydreamer
2. (literature) writer who does not follow the usual conventions

Adjective

1. related to daydreaming
2. (literature) unconventional; unorthodox

Favorite Mando'a

Updated 23.02.15

Mando'a is a fictional language of the Mandalorians from Star Wars. This is a collection of some of my favorite words and phrases.

These are all taken from mandoa.org. But tons more Mando'a resources can be found here and here.

shereshoy [sheh-REYSH-oy]
lust for life and much more - uniquely Mandalorian word, meaning the enjoyment of each day and the determination to seek and grab every possible experience, as well as surviving to see the next day - hanging onto life and relishing it. An understandable state of mind/ emotion for a warrior people. Closely related to the words for live, hunt and stay safe - and, of course oya. All from the same root.

Su cuy'gar [Soo COO-ee-gar]
Hello - lit. You’re still alive.

tal'onidir [tahl-ON-ee-DEE-neer]
to sweat blood, to give blood - idiom for going that extra mile or making an all-out effort

gar shuk meh kyrayc (meh gar kyrayc, shuk bah ni ) [gar SHOOK may keer-AYSH ( may gar keer-AYSH, BAH ni SHOOK)]
You’re no use dead. (You’re no use to me dead.) Said to encourage someone to take a rest. Rarely literal.

gedin'la [geh-DEEN-lah]
eccentric, cranky, in a mood - literally almost insane

haastal [HAH-stahl]
dried blood, scab (also a term for a lasting emotional scar)

K'oyacyi! [Koy-AH-shee!]

1. Cheers!
2. Can also mean: Hang in there or
3. Come back safely.

Literally, a command; Stay alive!

mandokar [MAN-doh-KAR]
the right stuff, the epitome of Mando virtue - a blend of aggression, tenacity, loyalty and a lust for life

mandokarla [MAN-doh-KAR-lah]
having the right stuff, showing guts and spirit, the state of being the epitome of Mando virtue

ramikadyc [RAH-mee-KAHD-eesh]
commando state of mind - an attitude that he/ she can do anything, endure anything, and achieve the objective. A blend of complete confidence and extreme tenacity instilled in special forces during training. Can also be used informally to describe a determined, focused person.

dar'buir [DAR-boo-EER]
no longer a parent (legal term - parental divorce by child)

jatne manda [JAT-nay MAN-da]
good mood - a complex sense of being at one with your clan and life

cuyan [koo-YAHN]
survivor

Kaysh mirsh solus [Kaysh meersh SOH-loos]
He’s an idiot (lit. his brain cell is lonely)

Kaysh mirsh'kyramud [Kaysh meersh kee-RAH-mood]
He’s boring me senseless (Lit: he’s a brain assassin)

mirshepar'la [MEER-shay-PAR-lah]
boring (lit: brain devouring)