50 Dothraki Phrases 'Game of Thrones' Fans Can Learn Today

Updated July 3, 2024 44 items

In George R.R. Martin’s series of novels A Song of Ice and Fire, there are only about 30 different Dothraki words used. When HBO adapted the series Game of Thrones for the small screen, they called upon linguist expert David J. Peterson to come up with a complete language for the nomadic war tribe. Today, there are over 3,000 words that make up the Dothraki language.

The word Dothraki means “to ride a horse.” Game of Thrones fans know that the Queen of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen, is sometimes referred to as “Khaleesi.” Khaleesi is a Dothraki term that means the wife of Khal (ruler), a title she assumed when she married Khal Drogo. Just how popular is Game of Thrones? In 2012, 146 newborn baby girls in the United States were named Khaleesi.

If you want to learn Dothraki, here are 50 of the most popular Dothraki phrases and words. The language includes a few put downs like Vikeesi and Yer affesi anna, but it has no official word for thank you. Skip the boring Latin lessons and learn the language of the nomadic horse warriors instead.

Yer jalan atthirari anni
You are the moon of my life.
Shekh ma shieraki anni
My sun and stars
Ase shafki athdrivar
Your wish is my command. (Your words are death.)
Sek, k’athjilari
Yes, definitely (Yes, by rightness.)
Vos. Vosecchi!
No. No way!
Me nem nesa
It is known.
Hash yer dothrae chek asshekh?
How are you today? (Do you ride well today?)
Anha dothrak chek asshekh
I feel well today. (I ride well today.)
Che dothras che drivos
Ride or die.
Athchomar Chomakea!
Greetings to you all!
Zhavorsa
Dragon
Es havazhaan
Get lost!
Ki fin yeni?
By what failure?
Shor tawakof armor
Steel dress
Vitteya
Feast
Fichas jahakes moon
Take his braid. (Used when cheering on a fighter because the winner cuts off the braid of the losing fighter.)
Yer affesi anna
You make me itch. (A phrase used to indicate that you really hate someone.)
Me zisosh disse
It's just a flesh wound.
Hash me laz adakha jin zhoris?
Are these hearts edible?
Ifas maisi yerit
Go walk with your mother.
Khal
Leader/Warlord
Khaleesi
Wife of Khal
Hajas!
Be strong!
M’athchomaroon
With respect
San athchomari yeraan!
A lot of honor to you! (Dothraki way of saying thank you.)
Asshekhqoyi vezhvena!
Have a blood-day! (Dothraki way of saying happy birthday.)
Shieraki gori ha yeraan!
The stars are charging for you! (Said to a warrior going into battle.)
Ezas eshna gech ahilee
Find another hole to dig.
Vezhof
Great stallion
Hrazef
Horse
Ifak
Foreigner
Yer chomoe anna
You do honor to me.
Yer zheanae (sekke).
You’re (very) beautiful.
Anha vazhak yeraan thirat.
I will let you live.
Hash yer asti k’athijilari?
Are you speaking truthfully?
Hash anha atihak yera save?
Will I see you again?
Varanno!
Right away!
Vod chafaan
Rest in peace.
Addrivat
To kill
Choyo
A humorous word for a person's butt.
Chomak/Vichomerak
One that is respected. (Only used when talking to a foreigner.)
Vikeesi
An annoying woman
Hrakkarikh
A quick and accurate strike with a sword.
Hash me laz indee jin eveth?
Is this water drinkable?