Ta'agra is the language spoken by the Khajiit of Elsweyr. Although many natives of Elsweyr can speak Tamrielic, it is not uncommon for Khajiit to interject Ta'agra words or phrases into their sentences. Khajiit notably tend to have a speech pattern that consists of talking in the third person when speaking in Tamrielic.
The word "khajiit" is derived from the Ta'agra words "khaj" and "-iit", khaj meaning "sand" or "desert" and the suffix -iit indicating an occupation or place of residence. As such, khajiit might be translated as "desert-dweller" or "one who works in a desert"—but since all one commonly does in a desert is walk, khajiit is normally translated as "desert-walker", a term often used when referring to Khajiit.
An example of Ta'agra written as a sentence, excerpted from a burnt scripture found in Moongrave Fane, goes as follows, "Zennrili an Zennji tas jaadi atha'a. Shabar aydithozay zaigu di sallidadna jaadi ranjith".
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Known translated words and phrases from Ta'agra:
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Honorifics/Prefixes/SuffixesEdit
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- Ab-
- Ak-
- Akh-
- -Al
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- -dar
- Thief (Masculine) This appellation is not meant to imply a criminal, but rather, one who is clever, or else, particularly gifted with their hands.
- -daro
- Thief (Feminine) Someone who can nimbly acquire loose items, like coins. They are known for their expertise in speech.
- -do
- Warrior. (Masculine/Feminine) This title is rarely used by modern Khajiit, for warriors, save it be for the Mane's personal guards, and masters of Goutfang, Whispering Claw, and Rawlith Khaj.
- -dro
- Grandfather, Wise Elders, Patriarch. (Masculine) It is meant as a sign of respect.
- -dra
- Grandmother. (Feminine) Someone known for their wisdom and wit, or someone of a respectable old age.
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- Fa-
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- Gi-
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- -iit
- Is used to state where one lives, and is also used to define one's job. For example, budiit (budi + -iit) means tailor.
- -'iitay
- Is used to state where someone once lived in. For example, Senchal'iitay (Senchal + -'iitay) means "one who lived in Senchal."
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- J-, Ji-, or Ja-
- A bachelor or young adult. In the common vernacular, it means one who is young and lacks experience.
- -Jo
- Wizard, Scholars, and Physicians. (Masculine)
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- K-
- -ko
- Respected Healer, Mage, or Scholar. (Feminine)
- -kha
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- -la
- Unmarried Maiden, or those that behave so. (Feminine)
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- -M or -Ma
- Child or apprentice. (Feminine) Normally endearing, unless it is used in contempt.
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- Pa-
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- Qa-
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- -Ra
- Used to imply great status, used for leaders of soldiers, trade, and governance. (Masculine)
- -Raht
- -Ri
- Used to imply great status, it is rarely awarded, reserved for leaders like the Speaker, the Mane, or Kings. (Masculine)
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- S-
- Adult or an adult.
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- Ta-
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- Ya-
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- Za
- Zan
- Zhaj
ReferencesEdit
Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.