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The Eldar Language is highly advanced and almost impossible to understand for lesser races. Many references draw upon the Eldar psyche, mythical figures, and long-lost events. The Eldar also communicate with pose and gesture, it is possible for two Eldar to have full conversations without saying a word to one another.[1]

The written Eldar language is just as complex, with each symbol being a concept as opposed to a letter. Even more complicated is the fact that many of these word-concepts have different meanings depending on the context in which they are presented.[1]


Sentences

Eldar sentence translation notes source
Shea nudh Asuryanish ereintha Asuryanat May the blessings of Asuryan protect the children of Asuryan from abomination Most potent and dire of all prayers Shadow Point (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 56
Da gceilfi an fhirinne, b'flieidir go neosfai breag- If the truth were hidden, perhaps a lie would be told. Sentence may be incomplete Harlequin (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 131
Bhi se chomh dorcha gur cheapamair go raibh an oichie tagtha. It was so dark that we thought night had come. Harlequin (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 132
Nil ann ach cleasai, agus tá an iomad measa aige air féin. The trickster thinks too much of himself. Chaos Child (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 142
Bionn an fear ciallmar ina thost muai ná bîonn pioc le rá aige. Meaning unknown

A similar sentence in Irish:
"Bíonn an fear ciallmhar ina thost nuair bhíonn pioc le aige" means
"The wise man is silent when he has nothing to say."
Chaos Child (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 143
Elthir corannir rhiantha en. The Eldar maiden who weeps tears for the warrior-folk in the starlight of Rhidhol during the winter. Basic translation means "mourner" or "widow" though has a much deeper meaning for grief and loss in the Eldar tongue Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 49

Terms

A

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Agaith False face Refers to the face masks worn by Harlequins.

Irish "aghaidh" means "face"
Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, pg. 191
Ai'elethra Path. Codex: Craftworlds (8th Edition)[Needs Citation]
Alai Of the Craftworld Alaitoc Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 49
Amon Harakht Eagle pilot Fighter pilot. Shadow Point (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 42
Amon ny-shak Kaelis Forge of Sun and Stars Angel Exterminatus (Novel), Chapter Ten
Arebennian Harlequin Solitaires. Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, pg. 187
Asureah Kaelor term for Aspect Warrior. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary
Asurya Kaelor term for Phoenix Lord. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary
Asuryani Follower of Asuryan Craftworld Eldar. Codex: Craftworlds (8th Edition)[Needs Citation]
Athair Harlequin Troupe Master.

Irish "athair" means "father"
White Dwarf 53 (2015), pg. 31
Atherakhia Destruction Codex: Dark Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 35
Athesdan Archaic Kaelor term for the Farseer of Kaelor. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary


B

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Bechareth Spirit on the wind Used to describe Eldar who died without a spirit stone. Dark Son (Short Story) - Path of the Eldar (Omnibus), pg. 765
Beithir Thunderbolt/striking serpent Ambiguous word; applied to Eldar Support Weapon Batteries

In Scottish floklore beithir is a serpentine dragon
Codex Titanicus, pg. 38
Brathu-angau Kiss of doom Harlequin's Kiss weapon. Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, pg. 191
Buanna Reaper Shuriken Cannon/Shrieker Cannon.

Historically in Irish "buanna" was referring to a billeted soldier
Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, pg. 191

C

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Ceiba-ny-shak Eldar curse, exact translation unknown. Shadow Point (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 49
Ceifulgaithann Wind rider Applied to Eldar Jetbikes. Codex Titanicus, pg. 38
Creidann Belief-maker Mini-grenade launcher firing hallucinogen grenades.

Irish "creideann" means "[he/she/it] believes"
WD127, pg. 191


D

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Dakiilithyli Jetbikes. Shadow Point (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 221
Dannan Death See: Mael dannan Shadow Point (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 42
Dathedi Between colours Holo-suit. Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, pg. 191
Dhanir Kaelor term for Stage, Path, or Way. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary
Dhamashir Kaelor term for Soul. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary
Distaur Harlequin Mime. Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, pg. 186
Drethuchii The Shattering of Harmony Symbol of the Kabal of the Broken Sigil. Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), pg. 19
Druchii Dark Ones Dark Eldar. Shadow Point (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 219


E

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Eladrith Ynneas Meaning Dark Eldar, the term was first used openly by the Kabal of the Black Heart. Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), pg. 48
Esdainn Harlequin Shadowseer. White Dwarf 53 (2015), pg. 31
Eshairr An outcast/renegade without ties or allegiance to any craft-world, a homeless exile. Fourth of the five words for an outcast; only one meaning above the level of a true outcast; deadly insult. Shadow Point (Novel), Chapter 16
Exodine Knovah Kaelor term for Eldar Knights. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary


F

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Faerulh The breath of the lost Kaelor term for the mythic breeze said to emante from the soul of Kaelor. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary
Fhaisorr'ko A decisive point in the future which the Eldar Seers cannot predict. Shadow Point (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 53
Fian Dialcaman Dire Avengers. Codex Titanicus, pg. 39
Fian Siispeiraigh Swooping Hawks. Codex Titanicus, pg. 39
Fir Caurifel Eldar Titan Clans. Codex Titanicus, pg. 48
Fluir-haern Spirit Pool Kaelor term for Infinity Circuit. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary


G

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Geirgilath A Harlequin flip belt. White Dwarf 53 (2015), pg. 31


H

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Haranshemash World of Blood and Tears Present name of the Exodite World "Haran". Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 43


I

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Ihnyoh Elaborate Kaelor term for Way or Path, which refers to the Eldar Way itself. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary
Ilmaea Black suns The dying stars held in sub-realms of Commorragh to provide energy. Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), pg. 10
Ione Lady Kaelor term for the senior seer of the House of Yuthran. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary
Ishyrea Kaelor term for a Seer, the Gifted of Isha. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary


K

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Kaelis Ra The Destroyer of Light C'tan Nightbringer. Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition), pg. 28
Karuchi Vohra The ender of suffering Title in the Bielerai dialect; Healer Angel Exterminatus (Novel), Chapter Five
Kilithikadya Near-future-to-come Near future. Shadow Point (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 53
Knavir One of several Kaelor terms for the terrestrial Eldar before the Fall. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary


L

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Lann Caihe Water Bringer Executive officer, second in command on a spaceship. It his duty to 'bring water' to 'quench the fire' of his superior (i.e. to relieve him of his command if needed). Extremely rare, such an act is a disgrace to the captain in question who has no choice but to leave the craftworld becoming an outcast. Shadow Point (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 44 and pg. 244


M

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Mael dannan Total and merciless extermination No mercy/No quarter. Shadow Point (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 42
Maelsha'eil Atherakhia Beautiful eagle from hell that brings the end of all things Angel Exterminatus[Note 1] Angel Exterminatus (Novel), Chapter Six
Marathag Face of death Fear-inducing Rictus Masks worn by Harlequin Troupe Masters. Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, pg. 191

White Dwarf 53 (2015), pg. 31

Marb'ailtor Corpse-Joker Name of a Harlequin, translation might not be fully accurate.

In Irish "marbh" means "dead"
Chaos Child (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 159
Margorach Harlequin Death Jesters. Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, pg. 185
Marsgrech Screaming death Bio-explosive shuriken ammunition. Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, pg. 192
Maugan Ra The Harvester of Souls Name and title of Maugan Ra. Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)[Needs Citation]
Maugetar Harvester Also the name of the weapon of Maugan Ra. Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 42
Menshad Korum Hunters in pursuit of themselves Lost Warriors; Exarchs of two or more Warrior Aspects. White Dwarf 127 (1990), pg. 25
Mile'ionahd Warrior of wonder; warrior of surprise Eldar name used by the Callidus Assassin, Meh'Lindi.

In irish "míle" means "thousand", and "ionadh" means "wonder"
Harlequin (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 137
Mon-keigh Perjorative; Any species deemed inferior; most often used for humans. Derived from legendary cannibalistic misshapen monstrosities that invaded and subjugated Eldar lands until they were cleansed from the galaxy by the hero Elronhir. Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 49
Murehk Sting of the wasp Shuriken Pistol. Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 49

O

Eldar Term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes Source
Oghyr Unknown Necrons Codex: Necrons (9th Edition) pg.26-27


Q

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Quihan Kaelor term for a teacher or master. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary


R

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Rhana Dandra The final battle where all the Eldar will face Chaos for the last time.
Rillietann A member of a Harlequin Troupe or Harlequins as a whole. White Dwarf 53 (2015), pg. 31, Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, pg. 184


S

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Saedath Allegorical strategic plan for a battle, taken from a mythic play of a Harlequin masque. Codex: Harlequins (7th Edition), pg. 14
Saim Snake; secret knowledge Double meaning - the snake is supposed to know all secrets. Codex: Craftworld Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 3
Seachmall Illusion Harlequin (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 229
Seachran Delusion. Harlequin (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 229
Sha'iel (or Sha'eil)[Note 2] Place of daemons; hell The Warp / the energy of the Warp. Farseer (Novel), Chapter Twelve /
Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary
Sha'ielbhr Kaelor term for Wraithbone. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary
Shelwe Song When used as a suffix for names, the meaning is "Song of name". Codex: Craftworld Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 3
Shlaereen Silent death. Vindicare (Short Story)Tales from the Dark Millennium (Anthology), pg. 58
Sierbahn Scatter Laser. Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition)
Slavhreenur Salvation Warrior Coven (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 97
Sleehr Technical Kaelor term used by Seers and Wraithsmiths to describe an imbalance between the material and immaterial energies of an entity. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary
Suin Daellae The doom that wails Weapon of the Avatar. WD127, pg. 32

T

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Tranglam 'Doctrine of Tranglam' seems to be the Eldar term for Chaos Theory. Chaos Child (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 161
Tuelean Shuriken Catapult. Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition)[Needs Citation]


U

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Uigebealach Eldar theory of the Webway.

In Irish "uige" means "web" and "bealach" means "way"
Harlequin (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 231

V

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Vaugnh Abomination Kaelor term thought originally to have been written on the blades created by Vaul for Khaine. Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary


Y

Eldar term literal translation common translation, usual meaning, notes source
Yngir Demi-god giants; C'tan. Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition), pg. 63

Codex: Eldar (4th Edition), pg. 42

Ynnealidh The necropolis below Refers to Low Commorragh and other regions around it, used to express contempt by those in High Commorragh. Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), pg. 11

Notes

  • Note 1: This may have been a deception, as it was revealed that the Eldar in question, Karuchi Vohra, was lying.[2]
  • Note 2: Early editions of Farseer (Novel) spell this word "Sha'eil", except for the title of Chapter Fourteen "Into Sha'iel". The 2010 reprint changes all spellings of the word to "Sha'iel".[3] Other sources also vary between "Sha'eil"[4][5] and "Sha'iel".[6][7][8]

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