High Valyrian Translator

Translate English to High Valyrian, the dragon lords' language from Game of Thrones. Convert your text to the ancient tongue of House Targaryen.

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Famous Phrases:

Iconic Valyrian Phrases

All men must die → Valar morghulis
All men must serve → Valar dohaeris
Dragonfire! → Dracarys!
My queen → Ñuha dāria
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High Valyrian is the ancient language of the Valyrian Freehold, spoken by dragonlords and House Targaryen. Created by David J. Peterson for Game of Thrones.

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Fire and Blood

Perzys Ānogār

House Targaryen Words

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What is the High Valyrian Translator?

The High Valyrian Translator is a free online tool that converts English text into High Valyrian, the ancient language of the dragonlords from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. This prestigious tongue was spoken throughout the Valyrian Freehold before the Doom, and remains the ancestral language of House Targaryen.

High Valyrian was created by linguist David J. Peterson for HBO's Game of Thrones. Unlike the dialogue in the books (which only hints at the language), Peterson developed a complete language with grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation rules. Famous phrases like "Valar morghulis" (All men must die), "Valar dohaeris" (All men must serve), and "Dracarys!" (the dragon command for fire) come from High Valyrian.

How to Use the High Valyrian Translator

Converting your text to the dragon tongue is instant and simple:

  1. Enter Your Text - Type or paste English text into the input field. The tool handles common words and phrases.
  2. See Instant Translation - Your text converts to High Valyrian vocabulary automatically as you type.
  3. Try Famous Phrases - Use the quick buttons for dragon-themed text, Valar phrases, Targaryen mottos, or commands.
  4. Learn Iconic Phrases - The essential phrases panel shows famous expressions from the show.
  5. Copy or Share - Copy your translation, download as a file, or share via WhatsApp.

Features of the High Valyrian Translator

  • Authentic Vocabulary - Uses words from the language created by David J. Peterson for the TV series.
  • Famous Phrases - Includes iconic expressions: "Valar morghulis," "Valar dohaeris," "Dracarys," "Fire and Blood."
  • Dragon Terminology - Extensive coverage of vocabulary relating to dragons, fire, blood, and Targaryen themes.
  • Real-Time Translation - See your text transform instantly as you type.
  • Iconic Phrases Panel - Quick reference for well-known High Valyrian expressions.
  • House Targaryen Theme - Interface styled with the colors of fire and blood.
  • Privacy-First - All translation happens locally in your browser.
  • Mobile Friendly - Works perfectly on any device.

Understanding High Valyrian

High Valyrian is a fully developed constructed language with complex features:

  • Four Genders - Lunar, solar, terrestrial, and aquatic genders affect noun forms and adjective agreement.
  • Eight Cases - Nouns change form based on grammatical function (nominative, accusative, genitive, dative, locative, instrumental, comitative, vocative).
  • Verb Conjugation - Verbs conjugate for person, number, tense, aspect, and mood.
  • Sound System - Features sounds like ȳ (long y), ā (long a), and distinctive consonant clusters.
  • Poetry and Songs - The language was designed to sound beautiful and ancient, suitable for prophecies and songs.

While this translator provides vocabulary conversion, the full language has grammatical complexity comparable to Latin or Finnish.

Creative Uses for High Valyrian

Channel your inner Targaryen with High Valyrian translations:

  • Cosplay - Add authentic dialogue to Daenerys, Jon Snow, or other Targaryen costumes.
  • Fan Fiction - Write stories with proper High Valyrian phrases and names.
  • Party Themes - Create Game of Thrones themed invitations, decorations, and messages.
  • Tattoo Ideas - Translate meaningful phrases like "Fire and Blood" or personal mottos.
  • Social Media - Stand out with posts in the language of dragons.
  • Gaming - Create character names and dialogue for fantasy games and RPGs.
  • Wedding Vows - Some fans have incorporated High Valyrian into ceremonies!
  • Language Learning - Use as a starting point for studying the full language on Duolingo.

Frequently Asked Questions

"Dracarys" is the High Valyrian command for dragonfire - it literally means "dragonfire" or "burn." In Game of Thrones, Daenerys Targaryen uses this command to order her dragons to breathe fire. The word combines "drak-" (relating to dragons) with "-arys" (fire). It became one of the most iconic words from the series, symbolizing the power of the Targaryens and their dragons.

"Valar morghulis" means "All men must die" in High Valyrian. It's a traditional saying often used as a greeting or farewell, particularly associated with the Faceless Men of Braavos. The traditional response is "Valar dohaeris" - "All men must serve." These phrases express a philosophical acceptance of death and duty that runs throughout the series.

Yes! High Valyrian is a fully constructed language (conlang) created by linguist David J. Peterson for HBO's Game of Thrones. It has complete grammar, thousands of words, and consistent rules. Peterson also created Dothraki for the series. You can actually learn High Valyrian on Duolingo! The language was designed to sound ancient and beautiful, befitting the dragonlords of old Valyria.

Yes, completely free! The High Valyrian Translator has no registration, subscriptions, or hidden fees. You can translate unlimited text as many times as you want. The tool runs entirely in your browser, making it fast, private, and always available. Valar dohaeris!

High Valyrian is the classical, prestige language of the ancient Valyrian Freehold - think of it like Latin. After the Doom of Valyria, the language evolved differently in each of the Free Cities, creating "Low Valyrian" dialects (like Romance languages evolved from Latin). Astapori Valyrian, Meereenese Valyrian, and other variants are Low Valyrian. This translator focuses on High Valyrian, the ancestral Targaryen tongue.

To learn High Valyrian properly, try: Duolingo's free High Valyrian course, David J. Peterson's book "The Art of Language Invention," the wiki at wiki.dothraki.org which documents the language, and Peterson's social media where he shares language details. The language has an active fan community that continues to study and use it!

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