Centauran/Language
The Centauran language can be subdivided into two somewhat-distinct 'classes' or 'ages': Low (or Old) Centauran and High (or New) Centauran[1]. While the more modern language is widely used across Velestus and is coded into Federation Universal Translators, Low Centauran is a dated and unrepresented language, meaning it is not untranslated[1].
Early Human explorers of the region originally noted similarities between Low Centauran and the Greek language from Earth - leading some to even conjecture the Centauran people may be descendants of relocated Greeks[1]. However, further investigation revealed the similarity was coincidental.
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 Relations
| (H) Centauran Term | (L) Centauran Term | Standard Equivalent | Variations & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| No IC established translation. | No IC established translation. | Parent | It may be reasonable to assume a similar scheme to the mother/grandmother comparison. |
| Mavai[2] | Mother | It may be reasonable to assume this term is the same/similar in High and Low Centauran. | |
| No IC established translation. | Father | It may be reasonable to assume a similar scheme to the mother/grandmother comparison. | |
| No IC established translation. | Grandparent | It may be reasonable to assume a similar scheme to the mother/grandmother comparison. | |
| Tsavai[2] | Grandmother | It may be reasonable to assume this term is the same/similar in High and Low Centauran. | |
| No IC established translation. | Grandfather | It may be reasonable to assume a similar scheme to the mother/grandmother comparison. | |
| No IC established translation. | Child | ||
| No IC established translation. | Daughter | ||
| No IC established translation. | Son |
Locations
| (H) Centauran Term | (L) Centauran Term | Standard Equivalent | Variations & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velestus | Velestos[1] | Alpha Centauri IV | The home world of the Centauran people. |
| No IC established translation. | No IC established translation. | Alpha Centauri A | One of the Stars in the Alpha Centauri binary system. |
| No IC established translation. | No IC established translation. | Alpha Centauri B | One of the Stars in the Alpha Centauri binary system. |
| Tarola'n | No IC established translation. | The Capital City of Velestus. | |
| Da’aden Epestor[3] | No IC established translation. | One of Velestus' islands, and a former nation state. | |
| No IC established translation. | No IC established translation. | One of the moons of Velestus. | |
| Tharon | No IC established translation. | One of the moons of Velestus. | |
Numerals
| (H) Centauran Term | (L) Centauran Term | Standard Equivalent | Variations & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| No IC established translation. | No IC established translation. | One | It may be reasonable to assume that High Centauran numerals are similar / the same to Low Centauran numerals. |
| Zyot[4] | Two | ||
| No IC established translation. | Three | ||
| No IC established translation. | Four | ||
| No IC established translation. | Five | ||
| No IC established translation. | Six | ||
| No IC established translation. | Seven | ||
| No IC established translation. | Eight | ||
| No IC established translation. | Nine | ||
| No IC established translation. | Ten |
Flora & Fauna
| (H) Centauran Term | (L) Centauran Term | Standard Equivalent | Variations & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| No IC established translation. | Kerra'vein | No IC established translation. | A popular local canine-like pet (similar to huskies). |
| No IC established translation. | Lala'vel | No IC established translation. | A winged creature resembling a terran bat (though with differing colouration). |
| No IC established translation. | No IC established translation. | Centauran Manta[5] | |
| No IC established translation. | Fikarionin[4] | Seaweed | |
| No IC established translation. | Nelthria | No IC established translation. | A flower native to Velestus, the nectar of which is used in ceremonies[4]. |
Food & Beverages
| (H) Centauran Term | (L) Centauran Term | Standard Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No IC established translation. | No IC established translation. | Centauran Sunset | An alcoholic beverage supposedly originating or popular on Velestus[6]. |
| No IC established translation. | Fikarionin Voristh | Breakfast of Seaweed | A wrap-style breakfast food encased in seaweed which may be reminiscent of gyros and/or sushi[4]. |
| No IC established translation. | Mellithran | No IC established translation. | A purple jicama-like vegetable native to Velestus.
Traditionally sliced up into wafers and dipped into nelthria nectar as part of the "Eikostasia" holiday tradition. |
Other Species
| Centauran Term | Standard Equivalent | Variations & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Humanei[1] | Humans (Terrans) | It may be reasonable to assume that High Centauran species names are similar / the same to Low Centauran names. |
| No IC established translation. | Vulcans | |
| No IC established translation. | Andorians | |
| No IC established translation. | Tellarites | |
| No IC established translation. | Betazoids | |
| No IC established translation. | Caitians |
Miscellaneous Terminology
| (H) Centauran Term | (L) Centauran Term | Standard Equivalent | Variations & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| No IC established translation. | Palla Velestos[1] | Low/Old Centauran | |
| No IC established translation. | High/New Centauran | ||
| Ekko[1] / Ekko-e- | I (myself) / I was | ||
| Exrenitii[1] | Explorers | ||
| Paravota(n)[1] | Mistake(n) | ||
| Kouse(i)[1] | Hear(d) | ||
| N'bekh[7] | Villain (roughly) | An insult pre-dating standardization of the Centauran language with various intepretations. | |
Common Phrases
| Centauran Phrase | Standard Equivalent | Variations & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ekko-e-paravotan hamartánein.[8] | I was mistaken, I grant you my air. | A formal apology, dating back to "The Plague Years"[9]. |
| Áneipse korris. | Breathe easy. | A casual response, meaning approximately, "Don't worry about it." |
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Robin Hopper: It's All Greek to Me (SD 239911.08)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lt. Robin Hopper: With The Current (SD 240005.09)
- ↑ Lt. Robin Hopper: With The Current (SD 240005.09)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 JP - Robin Hopper & Nathan Richards: A Special Kind of Knowing (Part 1) (SD 240012.01)
- ↑ Lt. Cmdr Robin Hopper: Facing the Day (Part 1) (SD 240012.06)
- ↑ JP - Robin Hopper & Nathan Richards: A Special Kind of Knowing (Part 4) (SD 240012.04)
- ↑ Harrison Kiani: Snakes & Ladders
- ↑ Harrison Kiani: Who you gonna call? (Part II)
- ↑ The last phrase being better understood as a formal apology, descending from 'The Plague Years', a time of unrest and biological warfare characterized by the commodification of even the most basic necessities, including breathable air.