How to Say I Love You in High Valyrian (With Pronunciation)

Want to say “I love you” the Targaryen way? In High Valyrian, you say “Avy jorraealan” (ah-VEE zhor-RAE-lan). It is one of the most beautiful phrases in the language of Game of Thrones.

The Phrase

Avy jorraealan — I love you. Pronounce it ah-VEE zhor-RAE-lan. The “j” sounds like the “s” in “measure.” Practice more romantic lines with our High Valyrian translator and look up each word in the High Valyrian dictionary.

Grammar Breakdown

Avy (ah-VEE) means “you” in the accusative case. Jorraealan (zhor-RAE-lan) means “I love,” the first-person singular of the verb jorrraeilagon (to love). There is no separate word for “I” — it is built into the verb ending.

More Romantic Phrases

My love: Issa jorraealagon. My heart: Nuha prumia. Moon of my life: Nuho glaeso hurus. My sun and stars: Vezos qelossas nuho. You are beautiful: Iksa gevie. Will you marry me: Ao ynoma diniluks?

“My sun and stars” and “Moon of my life” are the famous terms of endearment between Khal Drogo and Daenerys.

Pronunciation Tips

The “j” sounds like “s” in “pleasure.” Stress the second syllable of each word. Practice slowly, then build speed.

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