Khalani is the language "spoken" (via telepathy) by the protoss.[1] Other races "hearing" Khalani being 'spoken' hear meaningless sounds, though protoss possess the ability to translate the language via telepathy.[2] The language's written form is glyph-based.[3]
Both the Khalai and Nerazim speak Khalani, though some phrases are only found in the vocabulary of one of the two kindreds. Some phrases exist in both cases, but may have different meanings based on the culture of the kindred in question.[4] The Tal'darim also appear to speak some variation of Khalani.[5]
The following section contains information from StarCraft Beta that is ambiguously canonical.
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Protoss would also sometimes speak older, tribal tounges of the language in their psionic communication. Terrans translating Khalani to English would often substitute these with Latin.[6]
Translations
Some of the quotes from StarCraft II are translated in the game's editor, in the Conversations tab of the Data module.[7]
Phrases
- Adun Toridas! (literally "Adun hide you", often interpreted as "May Adun give you sanctuary")[8]
- Anht zagatir nas ("The gods watch over you")[1][9]
- En aru'din (Likely "in honor of" or "in memory of," said in reference to Raszagal and Shakuras)[10]
- En harudim ("In honor of")[11][12][13]
- Khas il'adare ("May your spirit soar")[14]
- Khassar de templari![15][16][17] ("From order comes justice!")[7]
- Ki nala atum[18] ("We are as one.")[7]
- Korshala Adun. ("Until we both meet Adun", used as a farewell by Nerazim warriors going into battle that do not expect to survive.)[19]
- Na vazeal ("We destroy")[18]
- Nas beru uhn'adarr?[20] ("You seek our service?")[7]
- O shar'as shi'el.[21] ("I feel your presence.")[7]
- Und lara khar ("Be at peace")[1][9]
- Uhn dara ma'nakai.[21] ("Our duty is unending.")[7][22]
- Uhn ore'ki atum.[17] ("Our minds are as one.")[7]
- Zerashk Gulida ("Oblivion awaits")[9]
- Zhakul inok[20] ("The darkness writhes.")[7]
- Zira'vek kryor! [23] ("Let me in the fight!")[7]
Single Words/Terms
- Akhundelar ("Tip of the spear")[24]
- Alysaar ("Keepers of Wisdom") [8]
- Alys'aril ("Sanctuary of Wisdom")[8]
- Anakh Su'n ("Twilight Deliverer," Nerazim title for Adun)[8]
- Dae'Uhl ("great stewardship")[25]
- Ehlna ("Haven")[1]
- En Taro ("in honor of")[26]
- Ihan-rii ("Great Teachers," a name for the xel'naga during the Aeon of Strife)[27]
- Khala ("Path of Ascension")[25]
- Khas ("He Who Brings Order")[25]
- Khaydarin ("Focuser of the heart")[28]
- Khor-shakal ("Great forum")[1]
- Koramund ("Great wonder")[22]
- Kwah-kai ("Little hands")[1]
- N'rithaa ("Little arrow")[22]
- Ni Monn Adun ("Heart of Adun")[29]
- Philar (A unknown protoss appendage)[10]
- Shel'na Kryhas ("Those Who Endure")[1]
- Talandar ("One Who Bears a Strong Heart")[30]
- Tal'darim ("The Forged")[1]
- Terrazine (not a Khalani word per se, but literally translates into "breath of creation" via translation)[31]
- Xava'kai ("Hands of the Benefactor")[1]
- Xava'tor ("The Benefactor")[1]
Untranslated
Acknowledgements
These phrases are uttered by protoss units in the games when first selected. Their meanings presumably vary, but all are linked to a protoss acknowledging a superior's presence in some form or another. Note that the spelling of many of these phrases is based on conjecture.
- Alakor nir shozak[32]
- Anan pokahl[23]
- Harak en vaiash[33]
- Dunad'wynn[34]
- Duras[34][35]
- Galahoslos?[36]
- Gee'hous![37]
- Gerr Aht Sutz[38]
- Gon su'ruu[39]
- Ischk'nu?[40]
- Issah'tu![37]
- Joh'giiv?[41]
- Karaz arak shizol[42]
- Khas Naradah![37] (Note that "Khas" was an individual,[25] so "Naradahk" is seemingly its own word)
- Khatum[20]
- Loh'Klahs?[40]
- Na Adan Saiosh[43]
- Na ja ka mi na[44]
- Na urmahk Aiur[45] (note that "Aiur" is its own word)
- Na vazeal[46]
- Naku afal Aiur[47] (note that "Aiur" is its own word)
- Nas beru s'adarr[13]
- Neraz gulio[48][49]
- Orin ore'kal arash[50]
- Orin shis'nal.[16]
- Paradak ural [51]
- Sko'rishar vinok[52]
- Thorasoh'cahp![53]
- Thura shis'al[54]
- Uhn anak paru.[55]
- Uhrak il lamar[56]
- Uln-un anai[46]
- Za Khaladas[36]
- Zak naku afal[51]
- Zhara ku'nuul[55]
- Zathun kalanar[35]
- Zerah'hah[15]
Affirmations
These phrases are stated in the games by protoss units when affirming given orders. The exact meanings, which could range from passive to aggressive in intent, are unknown.
- Adai[54]
- Al umidor[57]
- Alakor de zhakan![20]
- Andakur herak[51]
- Antu'kha[58]
- Aradal zu mah[45]
- Aram fa'sha![59]
- Aru nal'adan![16]
- Arazi'el kha'dor [18]
- Darai de khassar[60]
- Daugh-ron[61]
- Doom'ha du nala![58]
- Dun-a-duhn[61]
- En aras addari[62]
- Endi beruki[18]
- Gau'gurah![63]
- Gau'ju![64]
- Gowron[34]
- Ik sha'bi[21]
- Ik ku dar anai[51]
- Il mara darash[57]
- Isa atu[47]
- J'tokoh Zohl[34]
- Khala dora[21]
- Khas ara'shar[51] (Khas was an important figure in protoss history)[25]
- Khessar[54]
- Koh'koh rii[41]
- Kokal'tulah![64]
- Krisol'fak Aram[65]
- Lok pii[36]
- Lokh-tai[66]
- Mejogah[36]
- Mok tar'idan[53]
- Na adan korikas[32]
- Na ferash[23]
- Na hazuum[55]
- Na zuktai [12]
- Nach nagalas[67]
- Nahda gahla[68]
- Nagat Zuul[36]
- Naku zail[21]
- Ner'Mah[48]
- Nihn'kas Neehn[34]
- O Korr de Zhakan[69]
- O'lak natahl[17]
- O'na zhakan en Zhakul [50]
- O'naron il'aroj[39]
- O verash[66]
- Peradak aghanizha[51]
- Por aradal![55]
- Por zalah[44]
- Rautha sak ash[17]
- Rik'kan thok ishar[70]
- Rik'kan virok[71]
- Rono hashiik[18]
- Paradak aganizha [51]
- Rono hashik[66]
- Ruwak khador[23]
- Sal'orin khador[61]
- Salu'kim ti alati[46]
- Saraht tuun![17]
- Shakhal zann[33]
- Shalala arai Daelaam[47] (note that "Daelaam" is its own word)
- Sha'zu du templari![23]
- Skosal vin'shir[72]
- Sok'dash salahk[73]
- Templari paru[47]
- Templari por Aiur[62] (note that "Aiur" is its own word).
- Terrie Khala![74] (Note that as Khala translates as "Path of Ascension",[25] "Terrie" is seemingly its own word.)
- Typical uz'hul[34]
- Ul'as savir[32]
- Umora sha'is[59]
- Veraku[58]
- Viras rakan[52][72]
- Vok'az shirol[70]
- Zarash Guuli-dar![10]
- Zhakan s'ak-ash[13]
- Zhakul gulida[75]
- Zintar khador[76]
- Zzz'togh[15]
Other
- Aravel'eeyash, mahala tuum[14]
- Khas'lor (seemingly someone very close to a protoss, likely a family member)[28]
- Khor-antanik (a number)[76]
- Na Adan Atum! (seemingly a warcry)[77]
- Shozak mok nul[11]
- Taro ruul asz (seemingly a way to say goodbye or "May honor guide us")[14]
- Ul'as Addari[77]
- Var'un ruul asz (seemingly a counterpart statement to Taro ruul asz)[14]
- Zmidlarj (a number)[16]
Trivia
Blizzard Entertainment maintains a real-world dictionary of Khalani. This also ensures that protoss names meet their specifications.[78] The idea of releasing a Khalani sourcebook has been touched upon.[4]