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Tyra Tarkush Lexicon

Below are some words and translations that are used as part of the series:

Word/Phrase Translation
Adumvat ‘Surrender’ or ‘concede to higher reason.’
Aye ‘Yes,’ or ‘agreement.’ Pronounced as ‘ahyeh.’
Aye ky Agreement with an idea. Like ‘aye’ but more specific and pointed in that it refers to being ‘onboard’ with something.
Bashl ‘No’ or rejection
Chafiera To search unknowing of whether it will be successful.
Chaptzahn Signifies the end of a statement or speech.
Chartwekey Farewell
Elka to a 'You are welcome'
Etae to 'Thank you'
Eyra 'I'
Harakhara 'Sorry'
Haxi Peaceful understanding or resigned contentment
Ish 'Probably'
Kae 'Why'
Khakhalakha 'Soon-to-be-killed'
Kihmiera To search knowing that the search will be successful.
Moyora Divine mandate
Mupan 'Please'
Mushala 'Great friend'
Narghalachi The greatest insult of all. It gives the insulted the vendetta to kill the insulter.
Ora Greeting for friends and familiar colleagues.
Orak 'Gods'
Paternak Hive-mind
Piekal Curse word
Rejaquala ‘Elegant’ or ‘elegance.’
Ruksh ‘Lost’
Shalaeyah Tyra Tarkush hail. It should be returned before the conversation begins.
Shalamara ‘Common truth’ or ‘common knowledge.’
Shalanal ‘New friend’
Shi sho ‘Do tell’
Shlranai ‘Truth’
Vehk Enough, continuing on, an interjection to mean moving onto a new topic or requesting a change in topic. Can be used insultingly, depending on context.
Wa ‘I see’ or ‘I understand’. An utterance of comprehension.
Yak tak ‘Leave,’ ‘return,’ ‘at ease,’ or ‘away.’
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