Changes: Bajoran language

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The Bajoran language family is a group of both extinct and existing languages and dialects used on Bajor.

Written Language

Bajoran script

Example of written Bajoran, both ancient and modern. Translation provided.

The Bajoran written language consists of square symbols which are composed of thick lines. There are a large number of different symbols which can be used in any of eight rotations (flipped and rotated each and every way). Bajoran tends to be written in horizontal lines, although it can be written vertically. (DS9 Shadows and Symbols), .

Bajoran writng is said to be ideographic, that is, each character represents a single thought or word pictured. Most forms of written Bajoran share some root ideograms, as evidenced by the Reckoning Tablet. Each ancient Bajoran symbol translated into a pair of nearly identical modern bajoran symbols. (DS9: The Reckoning).

Keiko O'Brien's Schoolroom featured a chart depicting the English alphabet and three other alien languages. The chart listed some twenty-five Bajoran language symbols. (DS9: the Nagus, Cardassians).

Established words and phrases

Amoran – banished DS9: The Assignment
Balik(am) - "Go away" or "get lost!" TNG: Ensign Ro
bantaca - name for a traditional spire made out of thousands of interlocked stones. They are marked with the co-ordinates of the position of the town or city they represent DS9: Rapture
Boryhas - term for ghosts or spirits of the dead TNG: The Next Phase
D'jarras - ancient Bajoran caste system. DS9: Accession
Duranja - lamp for the dead. Candle suspended by chains from four pillars. DS9: Shakaar
Ha'dara - house of light VOY: Flesh and Blood
Ha'mara - religious festival to celebrate the arrival of the Emissary . DS9: Starship Down
Itanu - ceremony carried out when a child reaches the age of fourteen DS9: Accession
Kejal - freedom VOY: Flesh and Blood
kost - to be. DS9: The Assignment
Mandala - shrine found in most Bajoran homes. DS9: in the Cards
Pagh - the life energy or soul of a person. DS9: Emissary, et. al.
Pagh'tem'far - a sacred vision granted by the Prophets. DS9: Rapture
Peldar Joi - greeting used during the Gratitude Festival: DS9: fascination
Shawn - swamp, rhymes with Irish name Seán. DS9: Let He Who Is Without Sin...

Religious terms

Ranjen - Monk, usually a title given as an honor. (DS9: The Reckoning)
Prylar - Monk, Priest. (DS9: The Collaborator)
Vedek - Senior member of the Bajoran Clergy. (DS9: In the Hands of the Prophets)
Kai - Leader of the Bajoran Clergy. (DS9: Emissary)
Kosst Amojan - also known as Koss'moran, another name for the Pah-wraiths. Translates as the banished ones. (DS9 The Assignment
Pagh - the eternal soul. (DS9: Emissary)
Pagh-tem-far - A spiritual vision sent by the Prophets. (DS9: Rapture)

Measurements

Kerripate - Measure of distance. (DS9: Progress)
Tessipate - Measure of land area used on Bajor. DS9: Progress, Children of Time
Kellipate - A fraction of a tessipate. DS9: Children of Time

Prayers

Jia kasha tren tolaren, lapor ilani kor. Enna tana talinok. Jia kasha treyna tolaren, lapor ilani kors, enna jia kasha tren.

Prayer to the prophets asking for protection or favour. (DS9: Starship Down)

Teradak embra ensahelm ran embra. Daran tareen!

Chanted by Kai Winn and fellow Bajorans in the hours before the Reckoning. (DS9: The Reckoning)

Raka Ja Hoot. Shalla Moralla. Emma Buru Kana. Uranak Rana Non (Person's Name). Propay Va Nara Eh Suuk. Shalla Com...

Duranja lamp prayer for the recently deceased (DS9: Shakaar).

Ahkayah. Aya Vasuu. Kovan ha. Ekayha.

Bajoran death chant, repeated over and over again for approximately three hours. (DS9: Battle Lines)

Tesra Peldar Impadre Bren. Bentel Veytan Olan Sten.

Presiders address at the Gratitude Festival (DS9: Fascination)

Shakala tai unsyor. Tevan akares kova antana kel.

Marriage blessing by the Emissary. (DS9: Accession)

Bore ah pre arrow key. Toll ah ta en para boresh. Pre ah (groom's name), pre ah (bride's name). Abrem. Varo ay tem.

Traditional marriage blessing used in conjuction with a simple ceremony (DS9: call to Arms)

Dolata impara nul ta kash. With humility and gratitude we accept this gift." "Veshi nyu hiva ha ek kasho.

Orb blessing prayer. (DS9: Resurrection)

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-The Bajoran written language consists of square symbols which are composed of thick lines. There are a large number of different symbols which can be used in any of eight rotations (flipped and rotated each and every way).  Bajoran tends to be written in horizonatal lines, although it can be written vertically. ([[DS9]] [[Shadows and Symbols]]), .
+The Bajoran written language consists of square symbols which are composed of thick lines. There are a large number of different symbols which can be used in any of eight rotations (flipped and rotated each and every way).  Bajoran tends to be written in horizontal lines, although it can be written vertically. ([[DS9]] [[Shadows and Symbols]]), .
-Bajoran writng is said to be [[ideogram|ideographic]], that is, each character represents a signle thought or word pictured.  Most forms written Bajoran share some root ideograms, as evidenced by the [[Reckoning Tablet]].  Each ancient Bajoran symbol translated into a pair of nearly identical modern bajoran symbols.  ([[DS9]]: [[The Reckoning]]).
+Bajoran writng is said to be [[ideogram|ideographic]], that is, each character represents a single thought or word pictured.  Most forms of written Bajoran share some root ideograms, as evidenced by the [[Reckoning Tablet]].  Each ancient Bajoran symbol translated into a pair of nearly identical modern bajoran symbols.  ([[DS9]]: [[The Reckoning]]).
 [[Keiko O'Brien]]'s Schoolroom featured a chart depicting the [[English]] alphabet and three other alien languages.  The chart listed some twenty-five Bajoran language symbols. ([[DS9]]: [[the Nagus]], [[Cardassians (episode)|Cardassians]]).