Valyrian language lookup
High Valyrian dictionary
Search headwords and English glosses for the High Valyrian language—compare live suggestions, read full entries, and hear pronunciation with definitions, dialect notes, and examples on any screen size.
Dictionary guide and features
Use the search tool above to look up headwords, English glosses, dialect labels, and example lines in one corpus. Type a few characters, pick a live suggestion, then read the full entry card—on phones the list sits under the search field; on desktop it appears beside the card.
What is the High Valyrian language?
High Valyrian is a constructed prestige tongue from A Song of Ice and Fire, developed for television by linguist David J. Peterson. Fans study it like a classical language: vocabulary, fixed phrases, and regional varieties. A searchable reference like this one is the fastest way to check a headword, see how it is used in context, and compare labeled dialect forms in the same lookup session.
On this page
Dictionary features
- Live suggestions: ranked results refresh as you type. On small screens they open under the search field; on large screens they stay in a dedicated column next to the entry.
- Bidirectional search: find entries by Valyrian headword or English meaning.
- Dialect context: entries include labels such as High Valyrian and other varieties when available.
- Example-led learning: usage lines are shown with translations to make words easier to remember.
- Audio preview: tap play on a headword or example—clips play when present; otherwise your browser supplies speech synthesis (quality varies by device).
Popular searches
These links open common lookups—useful when you are new to Valyrian or revisiting fan-favorite vocabulary:
- High Valyrian word for dragon
- High Valyrian word for fire
- High Valyrian word for serve
- High Valyrian entries for valar phrases
Language background
In Westeros and Essos, High Valyrian often functions like a classical language—taught for prestige, quoted in ceremony, and preserved in texts—while regional forms appear in everyday speech. Screen adaptations expanded Peterson's work into a fuller system, which is why learners often see multiple varieties and spelling details in one corpus. Use the search tool above to connect those background ideas to labeled entries.
How to use this dictionary
- Start with an English idea or a Valyrian word (for example, dragon, fire, serve).
- Pick the closest headword from suggestions—on mobile, the list sits under the search field; on desktop, it appears in the left column.
- Use example sentences to learn register and usage.
- Use audio for retention; combine with the site translator for longer phrases.
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FAQ
What is a High Valyrian dictionary?
It is a searchable reference for Valyrian headwords and English glosses—often with examples, dialect labels, and audio. This page is a live lookup tool for fans and learners, not an official HBO or publisher product.
Is this an official HBO or publisher product?
No. This is an independent educational tool. Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon are trademarks of their respective owners.
Can I use this as a translator?
It works best for word and phrase lookup. For full sentences, combine the search tool with the site translator, grammar references, and example lines in each entry.
Where can I read more about Valyrian?
A good starting point is the Valyrian languages overview, then compare those concepts against the entries and dialect labels here.