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Latest revision as of 21:21, 5 July 2024
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Glossary of Terms
While this listing is not exhaustive, it should be kept as complete as possible without becoming speculative.
Only translations defined In Character (IC) and/or canonically should be included in this list and, whenever possible, should be referenced.
Family & Relationships
| Betazoid Term | Standard Equivalent | Variations & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Imzadi[1] | Beloved | |
| Qiymadi[2] | Precious (One) | An ungendered term used to refer to one's significant other (akin to 'girlfriend' or 'boyfriend') |
| Govanna[3] | Grandmother | |
| Parent | No IC established translation. | |
| M'adi[4] | Mother | |
| Atda[5] | Father | |
| Child | No IC established translation. | |
| Daughter | No IC established translation. | |
| Son | No IC established translation. | |
| Sibling | No IC established translation. | |
| Sister | No IC established translation. | |
| Brother | No IC established translation. | |
| Souffamin[6] | Fiery son (literal) | Betazoid term of endearment roughly translating to ‘fiery son’ but more closely meaning ‘you warm my heart young one.’ |
| Aleyrin | Cousin | This term can be used to refer to a cousin or a second cousin, regardless of gender. Betazed culture considers a second cousin to still be a "cousin" - there is no equivalent term for "second cousin"[7]. |
| Yintaru[8] | "Baby of Immense Size" |
Spirituality
| Betazoid Term | Standard Equivalent | Variations & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| "Four Deities" | No IC established translation. | |
| Altha | Peace | Also interpreted as "Stability" |
| Imza | Love | Also interpreted as "Compassion" |
| Fana | Nature | |
| Tholta | Truth | Also interpreted as "Honesty" |
| Tholtren[9] | True Self | Also interpreted as "Inner Self" or "Inner Voice" |
| "By The Four" | No IC established translation. | |
| "In Good Faith" | No IC established translation. | |
| Khrysar'akai | Khrysarian Sword | |
| Ilaam | Inspiration |
Expletives
| Betazoid Term | Standard Equivalent | Variations & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| "By the First House"[10] | No IC established translation. | |
| "By The Four"[11] | No IC established translation. | |
| "For Four’s sake"[12] | No IC established translation. |
Food
| Betazoid Term | Standard Equivalent | Variations & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ovallishe[13] | a tart berry mixed with dark chocolate pastry that is delightfully flaky and delicate. |
Locations
| Betazoid Term | Standard Equivalent | Variations & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Betazed | Not translated | |
| Medara | Not translated | |
| Ohmallera | Not translated | |
| Imzathra | Beloved place | Not a specific location, but rather a descriptive term for a place one holds in their heart. |
References
- ↑ Imzadi on Memory Alpha
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/7XvOZ25kO-A/m/J9nWqL5MAgAJ
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-excalibur/c/YfECP7_BGSc/m/gsqAToQuBAAJ
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-excalibur/c/q2mi_ABjwOk/m/AqqzPbu6AQAJ
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/EtpljfzUOlU/m/V_N_tDoUAgAJ
- ↑ "Enchanted Forest", [[Sal Taybrim], Starbase 118 Ops, 239908.12
- ↑ "Girl From Mars", Lt Cmdr Wil Ukinix, Amity Outpost, SD239905.04
- ↑ https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Surrender_(episode)#Memorable_quotes
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/yWvPwwP9LQ4/m/g7Ypo2SWAQAJ
- ↑ "First House of Betazed", Memory Beta
- ↑ "Ninety Five Percent", First Secretary Keehani Ukinix, Amity Outpost, SD239907.25
- ↑ "Hey Boy", Keehani Ral, USS Veritas, SD239605.17
- ↑ "Enchanted Forest", [[Sal Taybrim], Starbase 118 Ops, 239908.12
