A

Ryl	Basic
A’kei	A word was used to indicate an individual who is a son or male clan member
Aayla	Mist or smoke
Ac	A Twi’lek unit of measurement, it means pint
Acar’ya	A religious teacher other than a Kiva. One who teaches in a temple
Afa	I or me; literally means “Between the Goddes and the ground”
Afan	The clan name associated with the word Afa; Between the Goddes and the ground
Ai’jou	An acolyte within the temple, a Kiva in training. Most Ai’jou begin their training at 16 and may be raised to a Kiva at 25.
Aku’shaan	A formal greeting determined by the caste system where the lower ranking person offers their hands with palms pressed together for the higher ranking member to place their hands over
Alask	Desert or sand
Alema	Protector
Allesh	Safety
Amersu	Solid
Ani	Desired
Ann	Moon
Anoon	Commander or warrior chief
Aola	Flower
Arni	A casual form of Arni’soyacho; thank you or thanks
Arni’soyacho	An expression of extreme gratitude; thank you very much
Ash	A pronoun used to indicate a female; she
Atah	Ten
Ay’kou	A word is used to inidcate those members of a Twi’lek’s family that are Koccielle Twi’lek
Ayy	Star

 

B

Ryl	Basic
Bibfort	Referrs to a domesticated predator used by the Twi’leks as a guard beast on Ryloth
Blankuna	Philosophical, also a clan name
Blen	Captivating or enthralling
Blet	Orange
Boc	Stalagmite or rock column
Boc’ara	Idiot’; translates as “smart like a rock”
Bondara	Carefree or easy
Bonduna	Refers to the descendants of the legendary hero Bondu, also a clan name
Bou’hada	The name for the second of the 3 parts of a Jasshi’rr, means One Body
Bou’ikha	The name for the third of the 3 parts of a Jasshi’rr. In the Twi’leki language, means One Soul
Bou’omoa	The name for the first of the 3 parts of a Jasshi’rr. In the Twi’leki language, means One Mind
Bril	Wind
Byt	Refers to a hammer that could be used as a weapon

 

C

Ryl	Basic
Cazne	Fortress or castle
Ch’sei	Death, dead, and the deceased. It refers to the state of death as well as the deceased
Chall	A yellow-colored substance was a strong poison developed by the Twi’leks of Ryloth
Chee	War
Chee’ron	Warrior
Chi’kan	A term used to describe someone who is corrupted or astray, particularly sexually; a pervert. Commonly used as an insult
Chii’kora	Head of a region
Chii’korachan	Deputy to the head of a region
Chir’daki	Deathseed, these small spores come from a parasitic fungus, and they invade a victim and destroy it from within.A starfighter design was created by the Twi’leki race, and was named after the spore and are just as lethal as the spore they are named for. Hyperdrive-equipped and powered by twin ion engines at sublight speeds, the Chir’daki have maneuverable wings powered by small S-foils. They are armed with quad laser cannons, but proton torpedoes were optional because of their shortage during the early years of the New Republic
Chom	Drum
Circaa	This place; here
Circoo	That place; there
Cotan	Tower

 

D

Daden Four

Ryl	Basic
Daesha	Queen or female ruler
Darap	Stone
Darian Twi’lek	One of the races of Twi’lek, commonly associated with those that follow the Stone Temple doctrine, the Darian Twi’lek is distinguished by its varying hues of brown skin color
Deesh	Rotten
Dia	Ice
Dinek	King or make ruler
Dira	Gentle
Distombe	Strong
Do chonda	A phrase used by Twi’leki gamblers and card players. It literally means, “I fold”
Doneeta	Very assured or wise; also a clan name
Dra’Damor	A phrase used to describe the Great Game or the Game of Clans. This is the name given to the scheming, plotting and manipulations for advantage that pass for politics by the clans of Ryloth. While it looks like squabbling to those unfamiliar with it, the practice has been successful for millenia at getting business done and keeping bloodshed to a minimum
Dura	Of or relating to mines, also a clan name

 

E

Eesh Five

Ryl	Basic
Elav	Scholar
Enki	A social gathering; a party
Eskaa’lia	Love (romantic)
Eswo	Beloved, or exceptionally favored; requires a noun/name, or part of a full name to make it meaningful
Eswok	Heart
Eti	A pronoun used to indicate a person, place or thing with no gender bias; it
Eyan	Young or youthful, also a clan name

 

F

Fendoon Welcome Fita Six

Ryl	Basic
Hell	Faho
Faho’lalesk	A word that means “hell moon” and is used to label the two month period on Ryloth when poisonous gasses spew from the depths of the planet and cause the moon to be come red. Twi’leks once personified this occurrence as a demon sent by the mother goddess but modern technology has taught that this is just a regular occurrence of the planet regulating itself and is to be expected once every fifty years or so
Feen	Refers to a sweet fruit grown on Ryloth
Fenn	Industrious or hardworking
Firith	Defender
Freeta	Brave; also a clan name
Freykaa	Beloved, also a clan name
Frotz	A G rated word such as darn.  Used mostly by youths

 

G

Ryl	Basic
Gella	Flowery, also a clan name
Gen’Kora	Head of a province
Gen’Korachan	Deputy to a head of province
Gerkak’tin	This is the name given to a Twi’lek with remarkable supernatural powers that used mind control and nearly took control of Ryloth in ancient times. He was defeated by a coalition of the Kivas and Sesk’vati. The name means “shadow king” and was derived from his seeming to have arrived from no where and the fact that he led an impressive army of warriors. Most Twi’leks believe he is the antithesis of Kika’lekki and came into being with the creation of the dark side of the Force
Gerkak’vati	This is the name given to the army of Gerkak’tin, also known as “shadow warriors” and believed to have numbered approximately 10,000 but had the strength and power of ten times as many
Gesu	To Give
Gida	Female warrior
Giza	Needle or stiletto
Glekk	A Twi’leki unit of measure, it denotes a finite area
Glie	Axe
Gruvaan Shaal	The name of traditional Twi’lek food

 

H

Ryl	Basic
Haly	Visitor
Han	Sharp
Haoy	Indicates an individual who is the female head of a clan or a house; the mother or matriarch
Hid	Cliff
Hiko	To feel or express care or anxiety, to worry
Hirani	Exceedingly beautiful

 

I

Ryl	Basic
Ilar	Dust or ash
Inasvok’akmoll	This is a phrase used to describe the Keysshi, the highest of twi’lek holidays. The direct translation is “holiday of origin” and the celebration usually consists of extensive ceremonies and feasts where the focus is the sharing of stories and memories of the history of Twi’leks, the clan, and the people celebrating
Inasvok’atuhlk	This is a phrase used to describe the portion of the Keysshi that is celebrated in the temples of Kika’lekki. It is the solemn ceremony in which Twi’leks thank their ancestors for their lives and their histories and pledge to keep their memories alive through stories told to others
Inun	Refers to a blind youth from Twi’lek mythology who crossed the bright side of Ryloth
Ish	A pronoun used to indicate a male; he
Ixta	Damn

 

J

Ryl	Basic
Jab	Gem like, also a clan name
Jalavash Worm	Native to the planet Ryloth, this worm produced silk fibers that were woven into traditional Twi’leki robes
Jart	Refers to a nocturnal bird of prey that was native to Ryloth
Jasshi’rr	This was the ancient Twi’leki ceremony of Marriage. Also known as a Oneness, it is a private ceremony consisting of 3 parts which follow strict formats. Through this ceremony, two Twi’leks are united eternally in mind, body and soul. This is a serious ceremony as Twi’leks do not believe in divorce or separation of those that have become One and two souls made One will remain One even after death
Jela	Sword
Jer	Arrow
Ji’kun	The ritual question and answer that a couple must undergo prior to a Jasshi’rr to ensure they are prepared for the ceremony and life together as One
Jiljoo	Gem
Jinqa	What or which persons; who

 

K

Kaf They,Them Kah’lehalle Guests Koeen Zero

Ryl	Basic
Ka	A positive response; yes
Kaa’lia	Love; the kind that truly wishes for another’s happiness.
Kag	To walk
Ka’re	A word was used by the Twi’lek race to indicate an individual who was more than a boyfriend but not yet a husband
Ka’ta	A Twi’leki phrase translated into Basic as “bye-bye”
Kah’lehalle so fendoon	A Twi’leki phrase translated into Basic as “The guests are welcome here”
Kairn	Dark or black, also a clan name
Kala’uun Starport	This Rylothian starport was under the control of the Shak clan at the height of the New Order. Like all Twi’lek settlements, it was located on the terminator line between dark and light sides of the planet, gaining a measure of warmth from its position. However, due to the crosswinds created as the cold air of the dark side mixes with the hot air on the light side, approaches to the starport needed to be handled with care. This danger was further compounded by the fact that Kala’uun was dug into the heights of a huge spire of rock, part of the formation known as the Lonely Five. A Watcher was in place at all times, to ensure that an oncoming heat storm was spotted before it could do any damage to the Starport. Deep in the bowels of th Starport was a huge cistern, that held all the water needed to maintain the facility
Kan’ka	A separation of a Twi’lek from Kika’lekki, usually by removal of a lekku or by removing another Twi’lek’s lekku. Twi’leks with missing lekku cut from them deliberately and those that remove the lekku of others are marked as runan
Karawn	Strength
Keella	Darling
Kei’na	Respect
Kei’nata tun	Used as a greeting or even in departure, literally means “respect to you”. A traditional gesture between Twi’leks that was a way of recognizing seniority and showing respect. Anyone may initiate the greeting by extending their hands out palms facing towards one another with a space between. The next person either puts their hands between, their own palms touching, or on the outside of the other’s hands to show a greater position of respect.
Keysshi	This was the ancient Twi’leki ceremony of History. This is a public ceremony in which a clan celebrates and shares stories of the History of Twi’leks and in particular, the history of the clan. This ceremony was used as a means of passing down tradition prior to written language and during times when written passing was not a possibility. It is still carried on to respect and preserve the methods of the past. See also Inasvok’akmoll
Kika’lekki	The primary twi’lek deity, she is the Mother of all twi’leks and creator of everything. It is believed that Gerkak’tin is the antithesis of Kika’lekki and that he was born when the dark side of the Force was created. Kika’lekki is the embodiment of all that is good and right in the universe and is the source of all life and the Force and it is through her that all creatures thrive. She is also known by the name Ryma’at in more casual settings, a name that means “mother of balance” and is indicative of the Twi’lek belief that she is the holder of balance and through the worship of her, balance will one day be restored to the universe
Kiva	A word was used to indicate an individual who is a priestess of Kika’lekki. Traditionally, every clan is led by a Kiva with the planet of Ryloth being led by 5 Kivas, one from each of the 5 primary houses of worship
Kluub	Tranquil, also a clan name
Koa	A negative response; no
Koa’an	False
Koahiko	A word used as a polite response to gratitude or in acknowledgement of gratitude; you’re welcome; literally translated, it means “no worries”
Kocceille Twi’lek	A phrase was used by the Twi’lek race to indicate an individual who was a “friend of the Twi’leks.” See also Twa’janii
Komad	Chivalry or chivalrous; also a clan name
Kopecz	Philosopher
Kora	A word was used by the Twi’lek race to indicate an individual who is the male head of a family. The planet of Ryloth is led by a Head Clan consisting of 5 Koras, one from each of the 5 predominate clans
Kora’chan	Deputy to head of a family
Korjin	A pronoun used to indicate other people; them or they
Koyi	Serpent
Kru	Mountainous; also a clan name
Kunta	Fuck
Kuri’au	A word used to describe the art and practice of seduction to attain a specific goal. Twi’leks are renowned for being an attractive species and have adapted this to suit their benefit by using their powers of seduction to obtain money, goods, services, and information. This practice is also referred to by the Basic term “the Game.” A Twi’lek practicing the Kuri’au is not necessarily looking for sexual favors, but is using their seductive prowess to their advantage for whatever means necessary in the way other species use their strength or mental capacity

 

L

Lulon Seven

Ryl	Basic
Lek	Ancient Twi’lek clan
Lekku	The Twi’lek name for their headtails, lekku was the plural form of the term lek. The lekku of a Twi’lek were used for many things, among them communications and the storage of memories. Subtle movements of the headtails were used to convey certain feelings and concepts, as part of a language known as Lekku. It is also the name of the sign language used by the Twi’lek race that involves a complex series of twitches and undulations of the lekku
Leth	Red
Lethan Twi’lek	One of the lesser races of Twi’lek, the Lethan Twi’lek is distinguished by its deep, reddish skin color. These are a rare kind of Twi’lek, and would be similar to the occurance of albinos in other species
Lia’ren	Children of the Goddess
Lia’rn	An informal and affectionate term referring to a male Twi’lek of lesser status. Literally “Son of the Goddess”, but commonly translated as “little brother”
Lia’ry	An informal and affectionate term referring to a female Twi’lek of lesser status. Literally “Daughter of the Goddess”, but commonly translated as “little sister”
Li’at	A Twi’lek term that means “daughter of balance” and is used by Kivas when addressing each other in acknowledgement of each others position within the temple
Lonay	Miner
Luroon	Ingenious or intelligent; also a clan name
Lyaer’tsa	The name of the traditional Twi’leki weapon used in armed combat. It is a tall, staff-like shaft with a vibroblade at the top. Tradition demands that the lyaer’tsa be used to inflict non-lethal injuries
Lylek	A vicious insectoid predator native to the planet Ryloth, known to eat its own kind when food is scarce.
Lyn	Snow
Lynoi	White

 

M

Ryl	Basic
Ma’allesh	A Twi’leki phrase which translated roughly into Basic as, “Travel safely”
Mala	Refers to the mythical figure Mala, who was the mother of Nolaa
Mazer	Refers to a predator that lived on the surface of Ryloth
Me	Fiery or hot; also a clan name
Minari’sai	Youth not yet an adult (female)
Mi’sou	This was the ancient Twi’leki ceremony of Passing. What other species would call a funeral, it is through this ceremony that loved ones are honored by the sharing of memories to wish them well as they travel into communion with Kika’lekki. Twi’leks do not bury their dead. This is due mostly to the land on Ryloth being inhospitable for burial and to the fact that Twi’leks live underground and burial implies that those living in caves are dead. Instead, they burn their dead on on a pyre and let the body join the soul in the company of Kika’lekki
Muchi	A person attached to another by respect or affection; a friend
Mobok	Authoritative; also a clan name

 

N

Ryl	Basic
Nabat	Farm or farmer
Nabrina	Means “beast of burden”
Narsu	A function word to express politeness or emphasis on a request
Nat	Rock
Nawara	Tongue or speaker
Nercathi	This ancient Twi’lek clan was known to have created three beautiful crystalline skulls to commemorate a long-dead hero. Each skull represented one of the primary Twi’leki tenets – Jasshi’rr, Waala, and Keysshi. During the Galactic Civil War, the Nercathi were raided by the Empire for slaves, until they aligned themselves with the Alliance and fought back.
Nerra	A common name given to Twi’lek males, this name means “brother”
Nilim	Heroic; also a clan name
Nima	Gift
Nolaa	A common name given to Twi’lek females, and referred to the mythical figure Nolaa, who was the daughter of Mala
Numa	A common name given to Twi’lek females, and means “sister” in the Twi’leki language
Nuro	Judge

 

O

Ryl	Basic
Obyrru	A nightmare, bad dream, night terror, visions seen that are unpleasant or frightening
Olan	Wealthy; also a clan name
Olgkru	Strong-willed; also a clan name
Olm	Porter or bearer
Olma	A informal version of Olma’nabsilai, commonly used between masters and pupils or as a matter of casual conversation
Olma’nabsilai	A term referring to a master, or leader, in the order of the Sesk’nabsilai. Literally, one who carries the weight of the world for the Goddess. Derived from the name of the Twi’lek Jedi master who turned down a seat on the Jedi Council to found the order — well over a thousand years ago, Olma’fa
Ootay	In, at or to what place; where
Oola	Blue
Opik	Referring to something no longer needed, an item or piece of property discarded
Orn	Bird of prey
Otaf’alkin	A reptilian predator native to Ryloth and found deep in the underground caverns, the name literally means “cave butcher.” It is also used as an insult to indicate one who kills without remorse, as if a heartless animal
Ozan	Worth; can be combined with the suffix ‘te’ to form ozante (worthless)

 

P

Pleen Two

Ryl	Basic
Pahgan	Bargain
Palakwi	Lizard
Pampy	Jewel
Passik	Golden or of gold
Pika	Referring to something or someone held close to the heart; context and subject is important to make it meaningful
Pol	Stalactite
Poy	Wing or wings

 

Q

Ryl	Basic
Qa	Used to inquire about the nature of a person, place or thing; what
Qaon	In what way or manner; how
Qato	The cause, reason or purpose for something; why

 

R

Ryl	Basic
Rackus	Happy; also a clan name
Racor	Laughing; also a clan name
Rar	Bold; also a clan name
Ree	Spear
Reess	Metalsmith
R’lyek	This ancient Twi’lek clan was a sworn enemy of the Doneeta clan for many generations. Tott Doneeta returned to Ryloth, following the Exis Convocation, and merged the two clans in an effort to end the feud
Rol’za	Bright sky
Runan	One that has been exiled, an outcast, someone shunned by Twi’lek society and no longer welcome on Ryloth
Ruti	Water
Rutian Twi’lek	One of the races of Twi’lek, commonly associated with those that follow the Water Temple doctrine, the Rutian Twi’lek is distinguished by its varying hues of blue skin color
Rycrit	A bovine creatures raised by Twi’leks as a food source, rycrits have been exported from Ryloth as source of food for many generations. However, their nasty temper led many farmers to abandon them to the wilderness, and populations of feral rycrits have developed on planets like Talasea
Ryl	One of the many dialects spoken by the Twi’lek people of Ryloth
Ryloth	This planet was the homeworld of the Twi’lek race, located in the Outer Rim Territories. It orbited its sun in such a way that one side was perpetually lit and the other was locked in the dark. The bright side generated huge heat storms which whipped around the planet and died on the night side, but not before warming the dark side up enough to support minimal life. It was a dry, rocky world with a thin, breathable atmosphere. The Twi’Leks there mine the mineral ryll for various legal and illegal uses throughout the galaxy. Ryloth was orbited by five, red-colored moons
Rylothean	Another name for the Twi’leki language
Ryma gesu’tuno allesh	This phrase is used as a very formal farewell and directly translates as “mother give you safety”
Ryma gesu’tuno ozanta yissa	Mother Give You Good Health
Ryma’allesh	An abbreviated version of Ryma gesu’tak allesh
Ryma’at	The primary twi’lek deity, she is the Mother of all twi’leks and creator of everything. She is the embodiment of all that is good and right in the universe and is the source of all life and the Force and it is through her that all creatures thrive. She is also known by the name Kika’lekki in more formal settings. The Twi’leks believe that she is the holder of balance and through the worship of her, balance will one day be restored to the universe
Rynne	The Twi’lek word for rebirth or renewal. It refers to the state of being of one who was lost or fallen from Kika’lekki’s favor and then brought back into it
Ryu	One of the many dialects spoken by the Twi’lek race

 

S

Seepa Eight Sha Us,We Sota Nine

Ryl	Basic
Sahak Chir	A very informal farewell that means “avoid death” and is often used sarcastically
Sai’kora	Head of a city/settlement
Sai’korachan	Deputy to the head of a city or settlement
Sama	Indicates an individual who is a daughter or female clan member
Schutta	A Twi’leki swear word, used to indicate a being of poor repute. It was derived from the name of a weasel-like creature native to Ryloth
Secura	Skilled; also a clan name
Seela	Dancer
Seku	Memory
Sesk’bumat	This is the name given to one who is a member of the political caste. Members of this caste are politicians, diplomats, and other political representatives. This is considered a noble’s caste and its members are among the wealthiest in Twi’lek society
Sesk’kesva	This is the name given to one who is a member of the merchant caste. Members of this caste are craftsmen, shopkeepers, and others who engage in bartering or sales. This is considered a mid-range caste and its members usually make a comfortable living, although some of its members do manage to acquire considerable wealth, but its poorer members are often subjected to the Vassij’ra
Sesk’mahvus	This is the name given to one who is a member of the temple caste. Members of this caste are Ai’jou and Kivas. This is the noblest of all castes due to the position of the temple in Twi’lek society. Its members are revered by all Twi’leks but make the meagerest of livings due to their devotion to Kika’lekki
Sesk’nabsilai	An ancient order of Force-sensitive Twi’leks who serve the temples as guardians, sentinels, and political representatives. Because their duties sometimes stretch beyond the teachings of Kika’lekki, they are thought to carry a great and terrible burden. Their abilities and talents run parallel to the Jedi, and as a consequence, they suffered a similiar purge by the Sith when Chancellor Palpatine became Emperor. The survivors, like those of the Jedi, became highly secretive yet continue to perform their duties and train new members as best they can
Sesk’osima	This is the name given to one who is a member of the artist caste. Members of this caste are dancers, musicians, and other entertainers. This is one of the poorer castes and its members make meager livings and are often subjected to the Vassij’ra
Sesk’ryvak	This is the name given to one who is a member of the medical caste. Members of this caste are doctors, medics, and other members of the medical community. This is considered a mid-range caste and its members usually make a comfortable living, although some of its members do manage to acquire considerable wealth
Sesk’vati	This is the name given to one who is a member of the warrior caste. Members of this caste are guards, hunters, military soldiers and others who earn their livings through the use of arms. This is one of the poorer castes and its members make meager livings and are often subjected to the Vassij’ra
Shaala	Mushroom; a very important staple in the Twi’lek diet
Shakka	Lightning
Shala	Crying or tearful;also a clan name
Shar	Sorrow or grief
Shi’gen	The celebration held following a Jasshi’rr, much like a human wedding reception
Shiri	Singer
Sienn	Maiden
Silais	Caretaker
Sinya	Darkness
Siolo	Poet
Si’kou	A word is used by the Twi’lek race to indicate those members of a Twi’lek’s family that are Twi’leks
Sivron	Shrewd; also a clan name
Skawn	Merchant
Smoo	Blessed; also a clan name
Sokusha	Concubine
Sook	Black
Sou’Kiva	A member of the Council of Kivas
Sou’kora	Member of high council
Sou’Korachan	Deputy to a member of the high council
Supisy	Mysterious female
Swilja	The name of a beautiful princess from Twi’lek legends
Szu’tak	Shit

 

T

Tota Three Tsu’za Sun; translates as ‘Gate of the Sky’

Ryl	Basic
-Ta	A suffix meaning ‘more’, ‘lots’, ‘better’ can be added to words like ozan (worth) to form ozanta (much worth, good, or better)
Tak	Brown
Tal	Champion
Talik	Destiny
Tal’kan	Penis
Tar	Swift; also a clan name
Tarkona	Stormy weather; also a clan name
Tchin	Twi’Lek term for their right head tail
Tchun	Twi’Lek term for their left head tail
Tchun-Tchin	Twi’Lek term for their two head tails
Te	A suffix meaning ‘less’ can be added to words like ozan (worth) to form ozante (worthless)
Teeubo	Treasure
Teksa	Trustworthy; also a clan name
Tenii	At or during the time of; when
Tiatkin	Creative; also a clan name
Tinari’sai	Youth not yet adult (male)
Toe	Words
Tol	Fire
Tolian Twi’lek	One of the races of Twi’lek, commonly associated with those that follow the Fire Temple doctrine, the Tolian Twi’lek is distinguished by its varying hues of orange skin color
Toqema	Dependable; also a clan name
Torr	Pale or white; also a clan name
Tott	Fang or thorn bush
Tsan	Yellow
T’ssolok	This intense, Twi’leki liquor was bottled in a sculpted decanter. Thaddeus Ross often drank a bottle of this liquor whenever he felt that his life couldn’t get any worse. Some beings worried that the taste of the liqour would be awful, but it was actually the aftertaste the floored most drinkers
Tsu	Gate
Tsu’kagrei	The twi’lek rite of passage, when a juvenile Twi’lek becomes formally recognized as an adult, usually between 18 and 21 years of age, depending on the customs of the particular clan.  Translates literally as “Passing the Gate”
Tualin	Noble or royalty
Tuka	Spirit
Tuka’atuhlk	A regular religious ceremony honoring Kika’lekki, usually held on a weekly basis, although the more spiritual Kivas engage in it daily for personal communion and to remain focused on their position as spiritual leader of their clans
Tukian Twi’lek	One of the races of Twi’lek, commonly associated with those that follow the Spirit Temple doctrine, the Tukian Twi’lek is distinguished by its varying hues of green skin color
Tun	You
Twa’jani	This Twi’lek ceremony, also known as a Bloodening, marked an offworlder as Koccielle Twi’lek and an honorary member of a clan. The term Twa’jani translated into Basic as “the ritual of lasting welcome.” Through this ceremony, a Twi’lek clan is expanded and through the shedding and consuming of blood, clans grow to include not only other Twi’lek who are without their own clan, but also those non-Twi’lek who then become members of that clan
Taw’janii	This Twi’lekian term refers to the temporary acceptance of off-worlders as honored guests. Their needs and wants should be attanded to before any formal business will be conducted. See also Koccielle Twi’lek
Twi’lek	An alien race characterized by their smooth, pointed head and twin lobes protruding from their heads. Often called head tails, the lekku contain additional sensory nerves and are very sensitive, and are thought to be errogenous zones. Most Twi’leks have two lekku, known as tchin and tchun, or tchun-tchin when spoken of as a pair. Rare variants have a single lekku or up to four. Each lekku is filled with muscles, and stored in the cells of the lekku were the Twi’lek’s deepest memories. Twi’leks often use subtle twitches and flexings of their lekku as a form of communication. They have rows of pointed teeth, and close-set, pig-like eyes. They are native to the planet Ryloth. They also have multiple stomachs, and will feed on almost anything, from the fungi that grow on Ryloth to the cowlike rycrits. The skin coloration of a Twi’lek varies, with all shades of the rainbow represented, as well as white and black.This is also another name for the planet Ryloth, the home planet of the Twi’Lek race
Twi’leki	The native language of the Twi’lek people. It was also known as Rylothean
Tyrian Twi’lek	One of the races of Twi’lek, commonly associated with those that follow the Music Temple doctrine, the Tyrian Twi’lek is distinguished by its varying hues of purple skin color

 

U

Uza One

Ryl	Basic
U’cara	Clever,smart
Udeen	Green
Una	Graceful; also a clan name.  Bib Fortuna was a member of this clan, but was ostracized because of his allegiance to Jabba the Hutt.

 

V

Ryl	Basic
Vahs ka Ryma’at	This phrase is the most common response to prayers during ceremonies and means “all to the mother of balance”
Valla	Legal or of law
Valsil	Tailor
Vashna	Used as a title before the given name of a female; ma’am, miss, missus; etc
Vassij’ra	An ancient custom of the ceremonial ‘selling’ of the first born daughter from one clan to another for the purpose of an arranged marriage to bring two clans together.  Once slavery came to Ryloth the old custom was bastardized into a desperate action of survival  where daughters were sold to slavers.
Vatak’ultuka	A warrior phrase meaning good luck, it is translated as “fight on tomorrow”
Ven	Silvery or of silver; also a clan name
Vida	Pleasing to the senses; also a clan name
Vishna	Used as a title before the given name of a male; sir, mister, etc
Vrei	Lucky or fortunate; also a clan name
Vuren	Mountain

 

W

Ryl	Basic
Waala	This was the ancient Twi’leki ceremony of Law. This is a public ceremony in which a clan honors and respects its laws. These laws include not only particular expectations within the clan, but also share with observers the laws and beliefs of the society in which the clan resides and in the case of off world clan, the laws of the homeworld of Ryloth. Through this ceremony, Twi’leks are reminded of the expectations of Kika’lekki
Waran	Of tunnels or caves; also a clan name
Warat	Victor or winner
Wedgan’tilles	The accepted Twi’leki interpretation of Wedge Antilles’ name. In this form, it translates to “slayer of stars.” If pronounced as “Wedge’antilles,” the translation becomes something akin to “one who is so foul that he could make a rancor vomit.

 

X

Ryl	Basic
Xe	A Twi’lek unit of measurement, it means half
Xiann	Spider

 

Y

Yessi Purple

Ryl	Basic
Yissa	Health
Yobana	Masseuse
Yuja	Friend of the Twi’lek
Yuned	Thunder
Yuri	The ritual of separation observed prior to a Jasshi’rr. It is believed by the Twi’leks that this time apart not only allows for the focus on preparation, but makes the Bou’hada more meaningful for those becoming One

 

Z

Za Sky

Ryl	Basic
Zala	Speak
Zelada	Traveler or explorer
Zen’ka	A word is used by the Twi’lek race to a Twi’lek’s entire family, including Twi’leks and those that are Koccielle Twi’lek
Ziveri	Scorched; also a clan name
Zo’Kora	Head of a clan
Zo’Korachan	Deputy to head of a clan