Dothraki Words for Strength and Honor — Haj, Athchomar & More
Quick Answer: Strong is
haj. Honor ischomokh, respect isathchomar, and the formal greetingathchomar chomakeameans "respect to those who are respectful". The dictionary has no attested word for "brave". Everything below comes from the published Dothraki dictionary.
Dothraki was built by David J. Peterson for a culture that measures worth through riding and loyalty. This guide lists what the Dothraki Language Dictionary actually contains for strength, honor and courage. An earlier version of this page presented several words as attested ("zhokwa" as strong, "savvenikh" and "qemmolat" as brave, "firikhnhak" as coward) that are either not in the dictionary or mean something else; they have been removed.
Strength and greatness
| Dothraki | Dictionary meaning |
|---|---|
| haj | Strong |
| hajolat | To grow strong |
| zhokwa | Big |
| vezhven | Great, greatest |
| athvezhvenar | Greatness; excellent! (as an exclamation) |
| oakah | A person’s worth or ability, mettle, "soul" |
Respect and honor
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Try It Free →| Dothraki | Dictionary meaning |
|---|---|
| athchomar | Respect, reverence |
| chomokh | Honor |
| chomolat | To respect |
| chomat | To be respectful; to respect |
| athchomar chomakea | Respect to those who are respectful (a greeting to a group) |
| M'athchomaroon | Hello, greetings (literally: with respect) |
| athjahakar | Pride |
| atthar | Duty |
| qothat | To be loyal (also: to be repetitive) |
Warriors, battle and victory
| Dothraki | Dictionary meaning |
|---|---|
| lajak | Warrior |
| lajaki | Warriors (plural) |
| lajat | To fight, to combat |
| vilajero | Battle |
| iffi | Victory |
| najaheya | Victory (in battle) |
| najahak | Winner |
| khal | King, warlord |
| khalasar | A Dothraki horde or tribe |
| ko | Bodyguard |
| khas | A khal’s personal guard |
| arakh | Curved Dothraki sword |
Fear and cowardice
| Dothraki | Dictionary meaning |
|---|---|
| athrokhar | Fear |
| rokhat | To fear |
| aresak | Coward |
| filkak | Coward |
| navvirzethay | Ashamed |
Attested phrases
| Dothraki | Dictionary meaning |
|---|---|
| Athchomar chomakea | Respect to those who are respectful |
| Qoy qoyi | Blood of my blood |
| Anha dothrak chek asshekh | I am well today (literally: I ride well today) |
The dictionary has no attested phrase for "you will be brave", no word for "brave", and no confirmed example of zhokwa meaning strong. If you need a sentence for a tattoo or a translation, build it from the words above and check each against the dictionary.
People Also Ask
What is the Dothraki word for strength? The dictionary gives "haj" for strong and "hajolat" for "to grow strong". "Zhokwa" is not a strength word: it means "big". "Vezhven" means great or greatest, and "athvezhvenar" means greatness.
Does Dothraki have a word for honor? Yes. The dictionary lists "chomokh" for honor and "athchomar" for respect or reverence. "Chomolat" and "chomat" are the verbs "to respect" and "to be respectful". The formal phrase "athchomar chomakea" is glossed "respect to those who are respectful", a greeting to a group.
Is there a Dothraki word for brave? There is no attested adjective for "brave" in the dictionary. Older versions of this guide offered "qemmolat" and "savvenikh"; "qemmolat" actually means "to cover" and "savvenikh" is not attested. What the dictionary does have is "athrokhar" (fear), "rokhat" (to fear) and "aresak" or "filkak" (coward).
What does "qoy qoyi" have to do with strength and honor? "Qoy qoyi" means "blood of my blood". It is the show’s ritual address between bloodriders and their khal, a bond of loyalty. The dictionary also lists "qothat", "to be loyal".
Further reading
- What Is Dothraki? The Language of the Horse Lords, Explained
- 50 Essential Dothraki Words — Vocabulary Guide
- Dothraki Dictionary — Common Words & Phrases by Category
- Dothraki Insults and Curses: The Complete Guide to Ifak & Beyond
- Dothraki Wedding Blessings & Ceremonial Phrases — Beyond the Vows
- Famous Dothraki Sayings and What They Reveal About the Culture
- Dothraki Language Basics: Grammar, Vocabulary & Culture
- The Best App to Learn Dothraki in 2026 (I Tested Every Option)
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People Also Ask
What is the Dothraki word for strength?
The dictionary gives "haj" for strong and "hajolat" for "to grow strong". "Zhokwa" is not a strength word: it means "big". "Vezhven" means great or greatest, and "athvezhvenar" means greatness.
Does Dothraki have a word for honor?
Yes. The dictionary lists "chomokh" for honor and "athchomar" for respect or reverence. "Chomolat" and "chomat" are the verbs "to respect" and "to be respectful". The formal phrase "athchomar chomakea" is glossed "respect to those who are respectful", a greeting to a group.
Is there a Dothraki word for brave?
There is no attested adjective for "brave" in the dictionary. Older versions of this guide offered "qemmolat" and "savvenikh"; "qemmolat" actually means "to cover" and "savvenikh" is not attested. What the dictionary does have is "athrokhar" (fear), "rokhat" (to fear) and "aresak" or "filkak" (coward).
What does "qoy qoyi" have to do with strength and honor?
"Qoy qoyi" means "blood of my blood". It is the show’s ritual address between bloodriders and their khal, a bond of loyalty. The dictionary also lists "qothat", "to be loyal".
