Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

valar dohaeris

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: valar -do-haeris
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

An expression used as an affirmation of duty to a higher purpose or authority.

Slang

Example Sentences

"If Valar Morghulis, then I shall do my very best in paying it forward in the time I have left. Valar Dohaeris."
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"Although Dr. Murphy’s “watch has ended,” her trailblazing legacy and extreme passion to improve kidney and health care will live on in many ways (14), but forever in our hearts and minds. Indeed, Valar dohaeris (15)."

Etymology

Coined by American writer and television producer George R. R. Martin for use in his A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy novel series. The phrase valar dohaeris means "all men must serve" in the fictional language of High Valyrian. It is a traditional response to valar morghulis (“all men must die”).

Word Breakdown

Root: -

Usage

Slang

Questions

What does valar dohaeris mean?: An expression used as an affirmation of duty to a higher purpose or authority.
Where does valar dohaeris come from?: Coined by American writer and television producer George R. R. Martin for use in his A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy novel series. The phrase valar dohaeris means "all men must serve" in the fictional language of High Valyrian. It is a traditional response to valar morghulis (“all men must die”).

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