Languages (The Legends of History)

A guide to the various languages, both past and present, in the continent of Tamriel.

Common Tamrielic
Common Tamrielic, otherwise known as Imperial, Cyrodiilic or Common Tongue is the most common spoken language in Tamriel, being the language used by the Empire while it had almost complete power over the continent.

This language is the same as English and is the language all spoken language will be, unless otherwise specified.

Nordic
Nordic is rarely spoken, except during ceremonial occasions or by those who have a strong distaste for the Empire or a strong love of Skyrim's culture. Many parents still attempt to teach their children Nordic, but often their fluency severely decreases with age as their use of the language in normal life is rare. Many Imperial words

This language is mostly the same as Dutch, with some differences to account for culture.

Common Words or Phrases
keizerlijk - a word with two meanings that has become a racial slur. It means both Dictator-like and Imperial. Often the use of it means that a fight is going to break out soon.

Redguard
Redguard or Hammerfollian is, like Nordic, a dying language. It, however, is far close to its death than Nordic, since the language, being further from Imperial and with an entirely different alphabet, was almost impossible to learn for the Imperials coming in.

Khajiiti
This language is similar to Albanian, with most words being translations.

Common Words or Phrases
shpirt i keq - A term meaning "Evil Spirit," or "Gremlin," but used to mean nuisance, usually in an endearing way.

kukudh - Originally just one of the words meaning Elf, kukudh now is most commonly heard as an insulting term for the Thalmor.