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Mando'a for Di'kute - Mando'a 101

Mando'a for Di'kute - Mando'a 101

By: An'u Biss and Velin T'alor
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So you always wanted to learn more about Mandos and their culture or even speak their language? If you could answer any of the above with yes - this is the podcast for you! Join Velin on his mission to learn Mando'a the language of the mandalorians from his fellow Mando An'u Biss. You will learn new vocabulary every week, fun facts and a ton of mandalorian culture and lore. Olarom Join the fun! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandoa_for_dikute/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MandoaForDikute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MandoaforDikuteAn'u Biss and Velin T'alor Science Fiction
Episodes
  • EP. 07: Jango, just a simple Man? - Mando'a 101 feat. @MandoaLessons
    Feb 1 2026

    This Episode we are reinforced by Shoya from Mando'a Lessons! We talked about Mando'a in "The Mandalorian" and tried to answer the question why Jango is considered the greatest Hunter of them all, and indeed was not just a simple man at all.


    If you want to support our work - we now have a patreon:

    https://www.patreon.com/cw/MandoaforDikute


    Dont forget your homework - Read the open Seasons Comics - also feel free to comment with topics you want us to talk about!


    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mando'a Dictionary (click me)⁠⁠⁠⁠

    This weeks vocabulary:

    • hayc - simple honest
    • adat - person
    • shi - just, only
    • gotal'ur - to make, to create,
    • jate'kara - luck, destiny (lit. good stars),
    • o'r - in, inside of
    • oyu'baat - universe
    • dini'la - insane, crazy
    • Jate cuyir olar - good to be here
    • jate- good
    • olar - here (location)
    • gaanader - to choose
    • nuhaatyc - invisible, unseen
    • kyr'am - death
    • shereshir - to kidnap, seize
    • oya'cye - life
    • evaar'la - young, new
    • ra - or
    • beskar'gam - armor
    • besbe'trayce - weapons
    • tracy'uur - blaster
    • osik - crap
    • veman - real, genuine
    • chakaar - corpse robber, thief, petty criminal
    • shabla - screwed up
    • dar'manda - not mandalorian anymore
    • mircet'ad - slave
    • mircin - cage
    • mirci't - prisoner
    • Beroya - bounty hunter
    • jekai - bait
    • jehaat - lie, untruth
    • jenarar - to feint
    • shabla jetii - darn Jedi
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • EP. 06: Jasters Legacy - Mando'a 101
    Jan 14 2026

    Who was Jaster Mereel and why do so many mando fans love the guy to pieces? We try to give an answer to that this week!

    Also An'u is giving us the tools we need to finally start asking the right questions - pun intented.

    As always dont forget your homework - Go and ask us a question in Mando'a in the comments! The best ones will be read out and answered next episode!


    ⁠⁠Mando'a Dictionary (click me)⁠⁠⁠

    This weeks vocabulary:


    • Buy'ce - Helmet, Bucket, Pint
    • Nuhoyir - to sleep
    • Udes - rest / leisure time
    • Bat - On
    • Evaar'la - New
    • Simir - Year
    • Bora – Job
    • Mar'eyir - Find/Discover
    • Jate'kara - "Good luck" (good stars)
    • Haat - Truth
    • Haatyc - Visible
    • Hayc - Honest/Plain (Straightforward)
    • Jate'kara - "Good luck" (good stars)
    • Tion'ad - who?
    • Hukaatir - to cover
    • Hukaat'kama - Watch my six (back)!
    • Kyr'tsad - Death Watch
    • Ver'alor - Lieutenant
    • Alor'ad - Captain
    • Ruus'alor - Sergeant
    • Traat'aliit - Squad / team
    • Verd'goten - Mandalorian coming of age / rite of passage to adulthood
    • Chakaar - Scum, lowlife, "Grave robber," pettycriminal
    • Hutuun - Coward, extremely strong insult
    • Ori'beskaryc - Hardcase, Tough as Nails, No-Nonsense
    • Tion'jor - Why
    • Tion'tuur – When
    • Tion'cuy – who are you / who is there
    • Meg - "clausal dummy pronoun" - which/that/who/
    • Sushir - To listen
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    44 mins
  • EP. 05: Mando Holiday Special - Mando'a 101
    Dec 24 2025

    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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    39 mins
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