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EP. 05: Mando Holiday Special - Mando'a 101

EP. 05: Mando Holiday Special - Mando'a 101

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Time to spread some holiday spirit! 'tis the season - and therefore we are speaking about the infamous Star Wars holiday special and some interesting trivia surrounding it. Most importantly we explore mandalorian cuisine - which is not for the fainthearted!

Last but not least we explore how to speak about feelings. Yes Mando'ade can do that - shocking, right?


As always dont forget this weeks homework - what do you wish for the next year, or even whats a new year resolution? Do not forget to share with us in the comments! The best ones will be read out next episode.


⁠⁠Mando'a Dictionary (click me)⁠⁠⁠

This weeks vocabulary:

  • Emuurir – to enjoy, to like
  • Ti – with
  • Mirdala – clever, intelligent, intellectual
  • Sa - as, like (comparative)
  • Atin - stubborn, tenacious, capable of endurance
  • Atiniir - to endure, to put up with, to *take it*
  • Briikase - happy
  • Briikase'shya – happier
  • Cyar'tomad – supporter, fan, devotee
  • Hayc – honest
  • Nuh'la /Nuhunla – funny, amusing
  • Netra gal – black ale
  • Mesh'la - beautiful
  • Jatisyc – delicious
  • Wayii – Good grief! General exclamation good or bad.
  • Jahaal'got - health-giving, nutritious, good for you
  • Heturam - „mouthburn“ spicy on the tongue
  • Hetikleyc - spicy, as in makes the nose burn
  • Tiingilar – blisteringly spicy casserole or stew
  • Ori'skraan – a delicacy, a real treat, a feast (slang)
  • Skraan - food, meal (slang)
  • Kai'tome - meal (lit. food together)
  • Kai'goran – Chef, cook
  • Kai’la – edible
  • Kai – food
  • Jekai – bait
  • Jehaat – lie, untruth
  • Bic ni skana'din! – It grinds my gears (lit. It gives me hated thing)
  • Bi ni briikase’din – It makes me happy (lit. It gives mesmiles)
  • Briikase Vutuure - Hapy Holidays!
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