Dothraki translator
Convert from English to Dothraki. The Dothraki language is a constructed fictional language in George R. R. Martin's fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire and its television adaptation Game of Thrones, where it is spoken by the Dothraki, the indigenous inhabitants of the Dothraki Sea. The language was developed for the TV series by the linguist David J. Peterson based on the Dothraki words and phrases in Martin's novels.
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What Is the Dothraki Language?
Dothraki is a fully constructed language created for the HBO series Game of Thrones. It is spoken by the Dothraki people — a fierce nomadic warrior culture who roam the Dothraki Sea on horseback in the world of A Song of Ice and Fire. Linguist David J. Peterson was commissioned by HBO in 2009 to develop Dothraki into a complete language from the handful of words and phrases that author George R.R. Martin had included in his novels.
Peterson created a language with over 3,000 words, complete grammatical rules, and a phonological system designed to sound both primal and consistent. Dothraki has its own verb conjugation system, a limited but expressive vocabulary heavily weighted toward war, horses, nature, and physical strength — reflecting a culture that has no word for "thank you" but rich vocabulary for combat and conquest.
Dothraki in Game of Thrones
The Dothraki featured prominently throughout Game of Thrones (2011–2019), particularly in storylines following Daenerys Targaryen and her relationship with Khal Drogo, the powerful warlord she married. Actor Jason Momoa delivered extensive Dothraki dialogue as Drogo — lines that Peterson and the show's dialogue coaches spent considerable time coaching to ensure authentic delivery.
Peterson has said that Dothraki is designed around the idea that its speakers live entirely in the present tense — the language has no word for "tomorrow" in the conventional sense. The Dothraki phrase "Drogo will always be my sun and stars" became one of the most quoted lines from the series, demonstrating how a constructed language can carry genuine emotional weight when properly embedded in storytelling. Characters and terms are trademarks of HBO / Warner Bros. Discovery.
Common Dothraki Phrases
Here are some of the most searched Dothraki words and phrases:
| Dothraki | English |
|---|---|
| M'athchomaroon | With great respect (formal greeting) |
| Hash yer dothrae chek? | Are you riding well? (How are you?) |
| Anha zhilak yera | I love you |
| Khal | Warlord / leader of a khalasar |
| Khaleesi | Wife of the Khal / queen |
| Dothraki | Those who ride / horse people |
| Shekh ma shieraki anni | My sun and stars (term of endearment) |
| Jalan atthirari anni | Moon of my life (term of endearment) |
David J. Peterson — Language Creator
David J. Peterson is the linguist who created Dothraki and High Valyrian for Game of Thrones, and has since become one of the most prolific constructed language creators in Hollywood. He holds a Master's degree in linguistics from UC San Diego and is a founding member of the Language Creation Society. His book The Art of Language Invention (2015) remains the definitive guide for aspiring conlang creators.
Peterson has also created languages for Thor: The Dark World (Dark Elvish), Defiance (Castithan and Irathient), The 100 (Trigedasleng), and Emerald City. His work on Dothraki demonstrated for the first time on mainstream television that a constructed language could be developed richly enough to carry genuine dramatic weight — influencing how the entire industry approaches language creation for film and TV.
How This Dothraki Translator Works
This English to Dothraki translator converts your input using documented Dothraki vocabulary and grammar from David J. Peterson's published materials and the Game of Thrones language corpus. Enter any English word or phrase and discover the Dothraki equivalent. Words without direct matches use semantic approximation based on the closest available Dothraki roots.
Perfect for Game of Thrones fans, conlang enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to channel their inner Khaleesi. M'athchomaroon!
