Romulan Dictionary

Romulan Language

Edaihtir u'Rhirhalir Abhhilir - Useful Words and Phrases

Greetings

jolan'tru: semiformal hello/goodbye; most common greeting.

y'hhau: informal hello/goodbye; generally used only between close friends and relatives of similar age.

aefvadh: formal greeting "be welcome".

shaoi ben: formal greeting, superior to inferior.

shaoi dan: formal greeting between equals.

shaoi kon: formal greeting, inferior to superior.

bedah: formal goodbye.

bed aoi: "goodbye forever".

Adverbs & Adjectives & Others

ie: yes

dhat: no.

daie: yes (inferior to superior).

au'e: yes indeed! oh, yes! (emphatic affirmative).

patned pra krsh: never.

ssaer?: why?

fvah?: what?

khnai'ra: thank you (semi-formal; formal, between equals).

khnai'ru rhissiuy: thank you (formal, superior to inferior).

khlinae arhem: thank you (formal, inferior to superior).

iumnau: urgent.

mnekha: correct, right; excellent. (superior to inferior, or between equals).

mnek'nra: correct, right; excellent. (inferior to superior).

rha?: is that so? oh, really? (rather sarcastic).

ta'krenn!: look at that! look!.

Insults

hevam: human (derogatory).

klivam: Klingon (derogatory).

khoi-udt: drop dead.

vah-udt?: what rank? (are you to be ordering me).

fvadt: damn it! damn!.

The following insults can be used either alone, or in sentences, or following "hwiiy", which means "you are":

veruul: fool

hhakh: stupid

dyypan: incompetent

ryakna: garbage

nohtho: crazy

knvuk: ugly

kllhe: shit-eater

fehill'curak: asscrack

hnaev: shit

susse-thrai: she-wolf, bitch

amton'wi-kha: slut; promiscuous

Terms of Endearment

jol-ao au: I love you.

e'lev: my love, dear, darling.

sahe'lagge: passionflower.

h'levreinnye: love-devil, lust-devil.

Forms of Address; People; Organisations

rinam: sister

dinam: brother

ri'nanov: mother

di'ranov: father

rian:cousin

ke'rhin: fellow Rihanha

Rihan: Romulan (adjective, e.g. the Romulan language)

Rihanha: a Romulan person

Rihannsu: a group of Romulan people

Rihanh: the Romulan nation/race/people as a whole

rekkhai: sir/madam (in Galae)

lhhai: sir (outside Galae)

lhhei: madam (outside Galae)

Khe'lloann'mnhehorael: Klingon Empire (common; informal)

Klling'hann Nneikha: Klingon Empire (formal)

Klling'hann: Klingon (adjective or noun; polite/formal)

Khe'lloann'na: a citizen of the Klingon Empire

Lloann'mhrahel: UFP

Lloann'na: a citizen of the UFP

lloannen'galae: Starfleet

Galae s'Shiar: Imperial Fleet

Tal'Shiar: Imperial Police

Kiith Mevroqq'ghi: Diplomatic Corps

Ilnetha'aihrifv: Economic Corps/Merchant Marines

Rei'kara: Imperial Legion

Khhiu'draao s'Shiar: Imperial Land Army

Phrases

Ssuaj-ha.: Understood. (formal/military use, inferior to superior)

Ssuaj.: I understand. (non-formal, common use)

Ssuaj-difv?: Do you understand?

H'ta-fvau.: Return at once (to last position).

Hteij'rhau.: Activate transporter.

Hallh'na.: Report to me at once.

Hnafirh'rau.: Let me see.

Ie'yyak-hnah!: Fire phaser!

Hyaa-aifv-hnah!: Fire disruptor!

Ihlla'nh.: That's just enough; That'll do; You'll do.

Qiuu mnekha?: Is everyone well? (superior to inferior)

Qiuu mnek'nra?: Is everyone well? (inferior to superior)

Qiuu mnekha.: Everyone is well. (superior to inferior)

Qiuu mnek'nra.: Everyone is well. (inferior to superior)

Military Ranks

Galae - Grand Fleet

Rihan Rank	English Translation	Federation Equivalent
galae'Enriov	Fleet Senior Commander	Admiral of the Fleet
khre'Enriov	Fleet Deputy Commander	Vice-Admiral of the Fleet
Enriov	Senior Commander	Admiral
khre'Riov	Commander-General	Commodore
Riov	Commander	Captain
erei'Riov	Sub-Commander	Commander
Enarrain	Senior Centurion	Lieutenant Commander
Arrain	Centurion	Lieutenant
erei'Arrain	Sub-Centurion	Lieutenant JG
Erein	Junior Sub-Centurion	Ensign
erei'Erein	Crewman	Midshipman

Tal'Shiar - Imperial Security Service

Rihan Rank	English Translation	Federation Equivalent
Dhaemnasi	Chairman of the Imperial Intelligence Committee	-
Khren	Police General	-
khellrea'Riov	General of the Directorate	-
Riov	Brigadier	-
Ssiebh	Colonel	-
Aendeh	Major	-
Enarrain	Captain	-
Arrain	Lieutenant	-
Erein	Centurion	-
Lhaell	Corporal	-
erei'Lhaell	Lance Corporal	-
Uhlan	Private	-
ben'Lehrei	Agent-Recruit	-

Kiith Mrevhoqq'ghi - Diplomatic Corps

Rihan Rank	English Translation	Federation Equivalent
hru'Kiith	Chairman of the Diplomatic Corps	-
Llairhi (male form)	Ambassador	-
Llaudh (female form)	Ambassador	-
Lleifven	Attache	-
Auethnen	Advisor	-
Ehkifv	Consul	-
Kharifv	Mediator	-
Kolaes	Emissary	-
Hmnial	Aide-de-Camp	-

Ilnetha'aihrifv - Economic Service

Rihan Rank	English Translation	Federation Equivalent
re'Aefvriha	Chairman of the Economic Corps	-
Telaet Fvrihai	Senior Administrator	-
Uhlan Fvrihai	Junior Administrator	-
Telaet Esael	Senior Manager	-
Esael	Manager	-
Uhlan Esael	Junior Manager	-
Ilnetha	Merchant	-
Fvehai	Worker	-
Telaet Arrhai	Senior Teamster	-
Arrhai	Teamster	-
Uhlan Arrhai	Junior Teamster	-
Eredh	Cadet	-

Rei'kara; Khhiu'draao - Imperial Legion; Land Army

Rihan Rank	English Translation	British Army Equivalent
draao'Daeus	-	Field Marshall (Land Army)
kara'Daeus	-	Field Marshall (Imperial Legion)
Daeus	-	General
Riov	-	Lieutenant General
erei'Riov	-	Major General
khre'Ssiebh	-	Brigadier
Ssiebh	-	Colonel
erei'Ssiebh	-	Lieutenant Colonel
Aendeh	-	Major
Enarrain	-	Captain
Arrain	-	Lieutenant
erei'Arrain	-	Second Lieutenant
khre'Erein	-	Regimental Sergeant Major
erhwi'Erein	-	Company Sergeant Major
Erein	-	Staff Sergeant
erei'Erein	-	Sergeant
Lhaell	-	Corporal
erei'Lhaell	-	Lance Corporal
Uhlan	-	Private

H'treain ih'ssouhir - Alien Races

Rihan Planet	Rihan Race Adjective	Rihan Race Noun	Rihan Race Noun Plural	English Planet	English Race Adjective	English Race Noun	English Race Noun Plural
ch'Andor	Andor	Andorha	Andorsu	Andor	Andorian	Andorian	Andorians
ch'Antikh	Antikh	Antikh'ha	Antikhsu	Antica	Antican	Antican	Anticans
ch'Arbhas	Arbhas	Arbhasha	Arbhassu	Arbaz	Arbazan	Arbazan	Arbazans
ch'Arkhtur	Arkhtur	Arkhturha	Arkhtursu	Arcturus	Arcturian	Arcturian	Arcturians
ch'Arghelh	Arghel	Arghelha	Arghelsu	Argelius	Argelian	Argelian	Argelians
ch'Bah'jor	Bah'jor	Bah'jorha	Bah'jorsu	Bajor	Bajoran	Bajoran	Bajorans
ch'Brhein	Brhein	Brheinha	Brheinsu	Breen	Breen	Breen	Breens
ch'Krehan	Krehan	Krehanha	Krehennsu	Bynaus	Bynar	Bynar	Bynars
ch'Kah't	Kah'tan	Kah'tanha	Kah'tannsu	Cait	Caitian	Caitian	Caitians
ch'Card'hass	Card'hassin	Card'hassinha	Card'hassinnsu	Cardassia	Cardassian	Cardassian	Cardassians
ch'Siallh	Siallh	Siallh'ha	Siallhsu	Delta	Deltan	Deltan	Deltans
ch'Denebh	Denebhan	Denebhanha	Denebhannsu	Deneb	Denebian	Denebian	Denebians
ch'Feh'reng	Feh'rengi	Feh'rengha	Feh'rengsu	Ferenganor	Ferengi	Ferengi	Ferengis
ch'Ghorrn	Ghorrn	Ghorrnha	Ghorrnnsu	Gornar	Gorn	Gorn	Gorns
Krhonosh	Klling'hann	Klling'hanha	Klling'hannsu	Qo'noS	Klingon	Klingon	Klingons
-	Orhyhon	Orhyhonha	Orhyhonnsu	-	Orion	Orion	Orions
ch'Rheiji	Rheiji	Rheijiha	Rheijisu	Rigel	Rigelian	Rigelian	Rigelians
Terrha (Sol III)	Terrhain	Terrhaha	Terrhasu	Terra (Sol III)	Terran	Terran	Terrans
ch'Trhil	Trhil	Trhilha	Trhilsu	Trill	Trill	Trill	Trills
Thaaei	Thaes	Thaesha	Thaessu	Vulcan	Vulcan	Vulcan	Vulcans

Mheiset Fvhachhuus Erh'illen - Periodic Chart of the Elements

Atomic Number	Terran Symbol	English Name	Rihan Symbol	Rihan Name	Name Etymology
1	H	Hydrogen	A	Aekkhwidaehp	Water-create
2	He	Helium	Ei	Eihssill	Sun-element
3	Li	Lithium	J	Jorrill	Stone-element
4	Be	Beryllium	Akh	Akhiyill	Black-element
5	B	Boron	Ea	Eahaill	Sweet-element
6	C	Carbon	Ish	Ishaeill	Burn-element
7	N	Nitrogen	Nn	Nnoihrdaehp	Acid-create
8	O	Oxygen	Lhd	Lhaeldaehp	Air-create
9	F	Fluorine	Ghy	Ghoyill	Poison-element
10	Ne	Neon	Mll	Mollaill	New-element
11	Na	Sodium	H	Hillhaill	Ash-element
12	Mg	Magnesium	R	Ratleihfill	Ra'tleihfi city-element
13	Al	Aluminum	Mdh	Mnaudhill	Strength-element
14	Si	Silicon	Kh	Khaaill	Sand-element
15	P	Phosphorus	L	Liorill	Light-element
16	S	Sulphur	Lln	Llaiirnhaih	Fire-stone
17	Cl	Chlorine	Sy	Saiyill	yellowish green-element
18	Ar	Argon	Dae	Daeopill	Lazy-element
19	K	Potassium	S	Sahhill	Destroy-element
20	Ca	Calcium	Mn	Mnihnhaih	Bone-stone
21	Sc	Scandium	Das	Dastill	Davast city-element
22	Ti	Titanium	Hi	Harienill	S'Harien-element
23	V	Vanadium	Hr	Harill	S'Harien-element
24	Cr	Chromium	E	Eijill	Colour-element
25	Mn	Manganese	Rl	Raleihfill	Ra'tleihfi city-element
26	Fe	Iron	Y	Yyhaeih	Iron
27	Co	Cobalt	Lhy	Lhaiyill	Blue-element
28	Ni	Nickel	Km	Kaehhmneahj	False-copper
29	Cu	Copper	M	Mneahj	Copper
30	Zn	Zinc	Aehh	Aehrrimtill	Metal-salt-element
31	Ga	Gallium	Dv	Davill	Davast city-element
32	Ge	Germanium	Kth	Korthrill	Korthre region-element
33	As	Arsenic	Rha	Rhaimnill	Yellow-element
34	Se	Selenium	Fv	Fvurill	Moon-element
35	Br	Bromine	Do	Doakhill	Stench-element
36	Kr	Krypton	Klh	Kilhrill	Cloaked-element
37	Rb	Rubidium	Mn	Mneanill	Red-element
38	Sr	Strontium	Rht	Rhaimtill	Yellow-salt-element
39	Y	Yttrium	Uth	Uthill	Iuruth city-element
40	Zy	Zirconium	Is	Isaealill	Little-gold-element
41	Nb	Niobium	Kei	Kveinnill	(fartravel ship) Kveinn-element
42	Mb	Molybdenum	Dae	Diadaehhrr	Heavy-metal
43	Tc	Technetium	Ihh	Iahhwilill	Technology-element
44	Ru	Ruthenium	Ys	Ysill	Ysail planet-element
45	Rh	Rhodium	Ai	Aimneill	Hfihar Aimne-element
46	Pd	Palladium	Ih	Ihrhill	Asteroid-element
47	Ag	Silver	Lh	Lhohnu	Silver
48	Cd	Cadmium	Bhi	Bhihhrill	Electro-metal-element
49	In	Indium	Ihh	Ihhlill	Ihhliae city-element
50	Sn	Tin	Aye	Ayeirh	White-soft
51	Sb	Antimony	Lhr	Lhohrhaaer	Silver-crystal
52	Te	Tellurium	Ei	Eisnill	Eisn-element
53	I	Iodine	Shb	Shibill	Violet-element
54	Xe	Xenon	Ed	Edaolill	Strange-element
55	Cs	Cesium	Ie	Iesiyill	Grey-element
56	Ba	Barium	Dd	Diadill	Heavy-element
57	La	Lanthanum	Dr	Dedrenill	Hidden-element
58	Ce	Cerium	Aev	Aevnuill	React-element
59	Pr	Praseodymium	Eh	Ehrill	Green-element
60	Nd	Neodymium	Kr	Kremollill	Two-new-element
61	Pm	Promethium	Ec	Eihsscaevrill	Sunheart-element (a Fartravel ship, Eihsscaevra)
62	Sm	Samarium	Ey	Eyivill	Helmet-element (a Fartravel ship, Eyiv s'Rea)
63	Eu	Europium	Rhh	Rhehivill	Rhehiv'je city-element
64	Gd	Gadolinium	Wr	Wraetill	Wraet-element (Wraet tr'Ethien, scientist)
65	Tb	Terbium	Ur	Uruill	Iuruth city-element
66	Dy	Dysprosium	Sp	Spoliurrhill	Hard-approach-element
67	Ho	Holmium	Vst	Vastill	Davast city-element
68	Er	Erbium	Rth	Ruthill	Iuruth city-element
69	Tm	Thulium	J	Jullhehill	Jullheh planet-element
70	yb	Ytterbium	Ill	Iurill	Iuruth city-element
71	Lu	Lutetium	Isn	Isneihill	Yellow-element
72	Hf	Hafnium	Del	Delill	Del city-element
73	Ta	Tantalum	Ao	Aoifutaihill	Forever-dry-element
74	W	Tungsten	Dnh	Diadnhaihill	Heavy-stone-element
75	Re	Rhenium	Gg	Galgathill	Gal'gaththong region-element
76	Os	Osmium	Dnn	Daennhill	Odour-element
77	Ir	Iridium	Q	Qiueijill	All-colour-element
78	Pt	Platinum	Lhl	Lhohnal	Little-silver
79	Au	Gold	I	Isaehj	Gold
80	Hg	Mercury	Ylh	Yhfilhohnu	Fast-silver
81	Tl	Thallium	Urr	Urrhillhill	Glass-element
82	Pb	Lead	Iyy	Irhyyh	Soft-iron
83	Bi	Bismuth	Mhh	Mneanaehhrr	Red-metal
84	Po	Polonium	Thj	Theijhoiill	Theijhoi city-element
85	At	Astatine	Lth	Llitheyesill	Without-stable-element
86	Rn	Radon	Fae	Faetill	Ray-element
87	Fr	Francium	Dvs	Davastill	Davast city-element
88	Ra	Radium	Fr	Faetorill	Ray-element
89	Ac	Actinium	Fnh	Faetenhill	Radiating-element
90	Th	Thorium	Mhv	Mhevill	Mheven-element (Mheven t'Khev, scientist)
91	Pa	Protactinium	Nhw	Nuhwirfaetill	Fisrt-ray-element
92	U	Uranium	Hv	Havrill	ch'Havran planet-element
93	Np	Neptunium	Ys	Ysailill	Ysail planet-element
94	Pu	Plutonium	El	Eilhaunnill	Eilhaunn planet-element
95	Am	Americium	Aih	Aihill	Aihai city-element
96	Cu	Curium	Hr	Hrientehill	Hfihar Hrienteh-element
97	Bk	Berkelium	Iur	Iuruthill	Iuruth city-element
98	Cf	Californium	Rih	Rihanill	ch'Rihan planet-element
99	Es	Einsteinium	Kll	Kiellill	Hfihar Kiell-element
100	Fm	Fermium	Eth	Ethienill	Hfihar Ethien-element