Braavosi language

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Braavosi is a language spoken in the Free City of Braavos. Like the languages of all Free Cities the language is a form of bastard Valyrian.[1][2][3]

Language

Braavosi retains some words and phrases from High Valyrian in its pure form, including valar morghulis (all men must die) and valar dohaeris (all men must serve).[4]

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

The waif teaches Arya Stark the tongue of Braavos, while Arya teaches the waif the Common Tongue.[4]

Known non-native speakers

References

  1. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 11, Daenerys II.
  2. The World of Ice & Fire, Ancient History: Valyria's Children.
  3. The World of Ice & Fire, The Free Cities.
  4. 4.0 4.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 22, Arya II.
  5. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 45, The Blind Girl.
  6. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 1, Tyrion I.