Bothese
Bothese was the spoken language of the Bothans.[1] The language was also known as Bothan.
Bothese was influential for Dressellese language after the Dressellians' first contact with the Bothans. Many Bothese terms became loanwords so that Dressellese could have words for completely new concepts. Later, once Dressel was free of the Imperial yoke, the Dressellians decided to reject their own symbol-based writing system and replace it with the Bothese alphabet.[1]
Bothese also influenced the early form of Galactic Basic Standard.
Words used as masculine given names
- Askrut – even-tempered
- Ashk – big-hearted
- Besk – regal
- Borsk – proud
- Burukt – hard-headed
- Crem – holy, pious
- Drashk – creative
- Draeks – wise
- Edep - adventurous
- Eelo – fun-loving
- Eurrsk – good-humored
- Fenn – nimble (literally 'slippery')
- Girov – fair, even-handed
- Grendu – hard-working, industrious
- Iraek – happy
- Jakys – ingenious
- Karka – lucky (generally 'suspiciously lucky')
- Koth – philosophical
- Laryn – worshipful
- Mak – mighty
- Moss – dutiful, dependable
- Norr – strong-willed
- Oktra – resourceful
- Oktrem – commanding
- Peshk – handsome
- Raek - graceful
- Rashk – peaceful, tranquil
- Rurra – funny, witty
- Strask – scholarly, educated
- Tav – vigorous, youthful
- Traest – enthralling
- Tresk – cold (literally 'as the winter')
- Varesk – archaic variant of 'borsk'
- Wesk – pale, thin
- Zrask – hot-temperd
Words used as feminine given names
- Arist – beloved
- Biree – graceful
- Bura – slender
- Caer – springlike
- Dall – gifted, talented
- Eshka – watchful, observant
- Fiarr – summerlike
- Giska – blessed
- Irys – clever, quick-witted
- Jastra – celestial, heavenly
- Kith – cherished
- Koskit – brought back
- Liska – watery (literally 'of the sea')
- Mineth – musical (literally 'likes to sing')
- Nyir – pretty, beautiful, lovely
- Prisk – bitter, unhappy
- Ralk – charming
- Riskyr – inquisitve, curious
- Saiga – wealthy, bejeweled
- Shayl – sweet, dear
- Tereez – twilight, dusky
- Ursi – pet
- Vulk – sad, tearful
- Wist – free-spirited, independent
- Zikri – small and playful water spirit
Words used as family names
- Arr – traveler
- Cra – droid crafter
- Dza – artisan
- Ek - wood
- Fey – servant
- Fla – river
- Grai – smith, common metals worker
- Im - animal herder
- Joran – speaker, lawyer
- Kas – sentry, guard
- Kre – driver, pilot
- Lya – singer, musician
- Man – farm
- Melan – moon, night
- Nay – snow, ice
- Orok – builder, architect, mason
- Ral – family friend
- Ruk – warrior
- Rul – mechanic
- Sei – magician, wizard
- Sut – baker
- Tal – forest, trees
- Thri – commander, general
- Vel – ocean, sea
- Vri – caretaker, groundskeeper
- Wok – tailor
- Yab – shipwright
- Yrk – precious metals worker
Other words
- Ar'krai - genocidal warfare
- Ops'nyzh - approaching euphoric
Notable non-native speakers of Bothese
- Elegos A'Kla[2]
- Blackhole[3]
- Jovive Centi[4]
- Elek D'cel[4]
- Scay Danson[4]
- Gavin Darklighter[2]
- Trey Duna[4]
- Fellion[4]
- Ratambo Gale[4]
- Doctor Guzerre[5]
- Ylenic It'kla[6]
- Lumiya[7]
- Crix Madine[3]
- Bosrik Mak-Ageejay[4]
- Mon Mothma[3]
- Leia Organa[3][8][9]
- Palpatine[8][9]
- Gilad Pellaeon[2]
- Trillot
Appearances
"Reputation" – Star Wars Insider 136- The Cestus Deception
- File:SWG logo sm.png Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
- Murder on the Executor
- Young Jedi Knights: Darkest Knight (Mentioned only)
- Young Jedi Knights: Delusions of Grandeur
- Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Bounty
- The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide I: Onslaught
- Fate of the Jedi: Allies
- Fate of the Jedi: Allies audiobook
Sources
- The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons (as Bothan)
- The Dark Side Sourcebook (as Bothan)
- Star Wars Gamer 5
- Rebellion Era Sourcebook (as Bothan)
- Star Wars Gamer 8
- The New Jedi Order Sourcebook (as Bothan)
- Star Wars Gamer 10
- Power of the Jedi Sourcebook (as Bothan)
- Coruscant and the Core Worlds (as Bothese)
- Ultimate Alien Anthology (as Bothese)
- Galactic Campaign Guide
- Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds (as Bothan, Bothawui, Bothese)
- Ultimate Adversaries (as Bothese)
"Furry and Fury" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (As "Bothawui")- Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
- Scum and Villainy
- The Clone Wars Campaign Guide (as Bothan, Bothese)
- Legacy Era Campaign Guide (as Bothan, Bothese)
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- The Essential Atlas (as Bothan)
- Galaxy of Intrigue (as Bothese)
- "New Republic Stat Pack" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content obsolete and backup link not available) (As "Bothese")
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook
- Stay on Target
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ultimate Alien Anthology
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Rebellion Era Sourcebook
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Coruscant and the Core Worlds
- ↑ Star Wars Gamer #8
- ↑ Power of the Jedi Sourcebook
- ↑ Star Wars Gamer #5
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Star Wars Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook