{"id":1226,"date":"2022-10-19T12:28:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T10:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.vasco-electronics.com\/?p=1226"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:54:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:54:30","slug":"languages-of-game-of-thrones-and-house-of-the-dragon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vasco-translator.com\/articles\/languages\/languages-of-game-of-thrones-and-house-of-the-dragon\/","title":{"rendered":"Languages of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon \u2014 High Valyrian, Dothraki and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

To say that Game of Thrones <\/em>was a popular TV series is to say nothing about it. It was adapted from the bestselling “Ice & Fire” saga by American author, George R.R. Martin, and aired on HBO in 2010-2019 through 8 seasons.<\/p>\n

The show’s presence in the media was a worldwide phenomenon, influencing almost all sectors of the current pop culture.<\/p>\n

At its peak, the show was broadcasted in 207 countries and averaged almost 44 million viewers<\/strong> for its final season (Forbes<\/a>, 2019 & Hollywood Reporter<\/a>, 2022).<\/p>\n

Even though the ending of the show left most fans disappointed, the prequel show House of the Dragon<\/em> has attracted the audience of 20 million<\/strong> for its first aired episode on August 23rd, 2022. Needless to say, it bodes well for the franchise’s future.<\/p>\n

As dive deep in the plot lines of Westeros, we once again encounter its fictional languages, like High Valyrian. Hearing it might sound weirdly familiar for some – and not just because it was already present in Game of Thrones<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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FAQ:<\/h3>\n

Did Game of Thrones make up languages?<\/h4>\n
Yes, Game of Thrones features a number of fictional languages. They are, for instance, High Valyrian, Low Valyrian, and Dothraki.<\/div>\n

Which language is commonly spoken in Game of Thrones?<\/h4>\n
The majority of characters in Westeros use the Common Tongue, which is represented by the English language.<\/div>\n

Is High Valyrian a real language?<\/h4>\n
High Valyrian is a fictional language crafted by the Game of Thrones show linguist, David J. Peterson.<\/div>\n

Is Daenerys speaking a real language?<\/h4>\n
Daenerys uses the Valyrian language, which is a fictional tongue constructed by David J. Peterson, the GoT show’s linguist.<\/div>\n

How many languages does Arya Stark speak?<\/h4>\n
Arya Stark speaks the Common Tongue fluently, in addition to knowing the basics of High Valyrian, Braavosi, Pentoshi, and Lyseni.<\/div>\n

What language is Valyrian similar to?<\/h4>\n
The Valyrian language is based on the Latin and Greek languages.<\/div>\n

What language is Dothraki based on?<\/h4>\n
David J. Peterson explained that the grammar of Dothraki is similar to Russian, but the vocabulary is based on the Genghis-Khan Mongolian language to reflect their nomadic lifestyle similarity.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

So, this begs a few questions.<\/p>\n

Is Valyrian a real language? If it’s invented, does it take after existing languages? What is the difference between High Valyrian, low Valyrian, and old Valyrian language? Is High Valyrian somehow related to Dothraki language?<\/p>\n

Let’s find the answers to all these questions!<\/p>\n

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