So you always wanted to learn more about Mandos and their culture or even speak their language?
If you could answer any of the above with yes - this is the podcast for you!
Join Velin on his mission to learn Mando'a the language of the mandalorians from his fellow Mando An'u Biss.
You will learn new vocabulary every week, fun facts and a ton of mandalorian culture and lore.
Olarom join the fun!
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EP. 11: At the Cantina - Mando'a 101 feat. Parjai Tracyn
Season 1 · Episode 11
Thursday, April 2, 2026 • Duration 01:00:24
The one and only Parjai Tracyn joins us for a drink at the cantina, grab your favourite beverage and tag along! We learn about drinks, drinking songs, games and explore the funny terms Mando'ade use to refer to someone being drunk.
Don't forget your homework - create a drinking phrase in Mando'a and share it with us in the comments!
Make sure to visit Parjai's Website and her Youtube Channel.
Ibi'tuur jatne tuur ash'ad kyr'amur. - Today is a good day for someone else to die.
Ibituur - today
jatne - good
tuur - day
ash'ad - someone else
kyra'mur - kill, get killed
Mar'e! - at last finally
bid - so ( to that degree)
jari'eyc - ugly, ruined (lit. wrecked)
mirdir - to think
gotenir - to give birth
vhe'viin - field mouse
ashi - other
daworir - to stink, reek
ruug'la - old
papurgaat - fruit
EP. 10: Swear like a Mando'ad - Mando'a 101
Season 1 · Episode 10
Monday, March 16, 2026 • Duration 01:09:16
Buckle up - It's getting serious, we are entering grown up territory now. Hide the kids and listen closely, today you learn to swear & cuss like a proper Mandalorian.
Copaani mirshmure'cye? - You looking for a headbutt?
Me'ven? - Huh? What? Expression of disbelief
Ne shab'rud'ni! - Don’t mess with me!
batnor - drunk (lit. on your back)
besom - ill-mannered unhygienic person
boracyk - pennyless, between jobs
cetar'narir - to "put the boot in"; to act cruel
chakaar - corpse robber, thief, petty criminal
chakaaryc - rotten, low-life, thievish
di'kut - idiot, useless individual, waste of space
di’kutla - useless, stupid, worthless
di'kun - someone who has no sense of boundaries
dinii - Lunatic
dini'la - insane
or'dinii - moron, fool
Dar'manda - not a mandalorian (anymore)
Gett'se - nerve, audacity also used for balls
Haar'chak! - Damn it!
Bic ni skana'din! - That really ticks me off!
Skana - hated thing or person
Haran - Hell
EP. 09: Actions & Words - Mando'a 101
Season 1 · Episode 9
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • Duration 51:00
This week we try to tie up some loose ends! A lot of common terms have yet to be fully explained and some werent even used so far - time to remedy this. Also we have to be our actions and words, thus giving you the anticipated beten guide!
Ke cuyir nare bal miite, bal k’atini! - Be your words and actions , and be tenacious.
nare - the action
miite - words
K'atini - Endure! Suck it up!
atiniir - to endure, to put up with, to *take it*
mandokar - the "right stuff, what it means to be a Mando
mando'karla - the state of being of Mando virtue
elek, 'lek - yes, yeah
bal'ban - indeed, exactly
Me'vaar ti gar? - Whats new with you?
Naas - nothing, zero
arasuum - stagnation
nayc - no
suvarir - to understand
jor'lek - affirmative
burc'ya - friend
Kih parjai - no big deal (lit. small victory)
ni ceta - stong apology (lit. I kneel)
Ibic - this
Ibac - that
haar - the (definite article) rare and emphatic
Oya! - Cheers! Hoorah! Go You! (lit. lets hunt)
K'oyaci - Hang in there! Come back safely. (lit. Stay alive!)
betenor - to sigh
beten - Sigh
ibi'tuur - today, this day
alii'kote - reputation (of a clan, not a person)
kote - glory
epar - eat
EP. 08: Try to parry this! - Mando'a 101
Season 1 · Episode 8
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 • Duration 55:18
It is time to talk the tools of the trade! Mando'ade sure love their weapons - listen to An'u and Velin nerd out over the mandalorian arsenal. Also learning about the comparative suffix opens up new paths to explore in the grammar section.
If you want to support our work - we now have a patreon:
kalikir – to stab (with a narrow blade like a skewer)
bikadinir – to stab (with a broad blade like a sword)
dha – dark
kad'au – lightsaber
bes'bev – beskar flute witha sharp, pointy end
dha kad'au – the darksaber
shuk'orok – crushgaunt
kom'rk – gauntlet
ibic – this
har - the - definite article, rare and emphatic
yust - path, trodden way, route
ibic haar yust – this is the way
senaar - bird
laararir – to sing
meg - which, what, that, who
jurkad – attack/assault
EP. 07: Jango, just a simple Man? - Mando'a 101 feat. @MandoaLessons
Season 1 · Episode 7
Sunday, February 1, 2026 • Duration 01:06:21
This Episode we are reinforced by Shoya from Mando'a Lessons! We talked about Mando'a in "The Mandalorian" and tried to answer the question why Jango is considered the greatest Hunter of them all, and indeed was not just a simple man at all.
If you want to support our work - we now have a patreon:
Ori'beskaryc - Hardcase, Tough as Nails, No-Nonsense
Tion'jor - Why
Tion'tuur – When
Tion'cuy – who are you / who is there
Meg - "clausal dummy pronoun" - which/that/who/
Sushir - To listen
EP. 05: Mando Holiday Special - Mando'a 101
Season 1 · Episode 5
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 • Duration 38:58
Time to spread some holiday spirit! 'tis the season - and therefore we are speaking about the infamous Star Wars holiday special and some interesting trivia surrounding it. Most importantly we explore mandalorian cuisine - which is not for the fainthearted!
Last but not least we explore how to speak about feelings. Yes Mando'ade can do that - shocking, right?
As always dont forget this weeks homework - what do you wish for the next year, or even whats a new year resolution? Do not forget to share with us in the comments! The best ones will be read out next episode.
Wayii – Good grief! General exclamation good or bad.
Jahaal'got - health-giving, nutritious, good for you
Heturam - „mouthburn“ spicy on the tongue
Hetikleyc - spicy, as in makes the nose burn
Tiingilar – blisteringly spicy casserole or stew
Ori'skraan – a delicacy, a real treat, a feast (slang)
Skraan - food, meal (slang)
Kai'tome - meal (lit. food together)
Kai'goran – Chef, cook
Kai’la – edible
Kai – food
Jekai – bait
Jehaat – lie, untruth
Bic ni skana'din! – It grinds my gears (lit. It gives me hated thing)
Bi ni briikase’din – It makes me happy (lit. It gives mesmiles)
EP. 04: Tough Love - Mando'a 101
Season 1 · Episode 4
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 • Duration 37:25
How do Mando'ade form relationships? How do they show affection? Join us in this weeks episode to learn all about it!
In the grammar section Anu' dispenses some wisdom about the usage of pronouns in mando'a.
As always dont forget this weeks homework - which attributes are you looking for in a partner? What is important to you? Look for the mando'a words for that attributes and do not forget to share with us in the comments! The best ones will be read out next episode.
Usen'ye - get out my way, get out of my sight (rude)
Gedet'ye - please
Ba'gedet'ye! - you are welcome
Riduur - wife, husband, spouse
(00:00) - An'u & Velin say Olarom
(01:44) - Impressions from Mercs Muster Milan 2025
EP. 03: Foundlings & Family - Mando'a 101
Season 1 · Episode 3
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 • Duration 38:42
What is it like growing up a mandalorian? How does a war like people deal with death? This are the questions we try to answer this week - and provide the vocabulary to this topics.
Also promised is promised - An'u teaches us how to conjugate in mando'a and how past and future tense work.
Dont forget this weeks homework: Think about what brings you "Shereshoy" and what word in mando'a describes that best - for bonus credit, write us a comment with this - we will read the best ones in the next episode.
This weeks vocabulary:
ori'vore - thanks a lot
vo're - thanks
vor entye - thank you (lit. I accept a debt)
ori'sol - many (countable)
ori'atiin - very stubborn
ori'jate - excellent
gai - name, title
kar'tayl - to know, hold in heart
sa - as / like
buir - parent, mentor
adiik - child aged 3 to 13
kyr'adyc - passed away, deceased
shi - just/only
taab'echaaj'la - deceased, passed on (lit. marched far away)
partaylir - to remember
darasuum - eternity, for ever
aay'han - bittersweet moment of mourning and joy
cuyan - survivor
jorhaa'ir - to speak
shereshoy - a lust for life, living life to the fullest
shereshir - to seize, kidnap
muun'bajir - to trounce, teach someone a lesson
Parjai - victory
Tracyn - fire
T'ad - two
Solus - one
Ti'haar - alcoholic drink - strong clear spirit made from fruit
Papur'gal - wine
Cin Papur'gal - white wine
Ne’tra gal - Black ale
Gal - Ale
Shig - hot beverage, can be any infusion
Behot - herb that is found on mandalore
Buy'ce - a huge pint (lit. Helmet)
Buyc'ika - small drinking glass
Gai'ka - Cup
batnor - passed out drunk (lit. on your back)
lararyc - drunk (carousing, boisterous)
haryc b'aalyc - drunk (lit. tired and emotional)
tal - blood
verborir -to hire, buy, contract
ures - without, lacking
parjiise - winners
Cu'bikad - mandalorian knife game
Meshgeroya - limmie or bolo-ball (lit. beautiful game)
get'shuk - essentially mando rugby, fast and brutal
aay'han - bittersweet feeling of joy and mourning
Burc'ya - Friend
Burcyan - friendship, comradeship, close bond
Vod'ika - sibling, dear friend - term of endearment
Ori'vod - big or older sibling, special friend
Cyar'ika - Sweetheart
Ad'ika - little one, son, daughter
copikla - charming, cute (babies and animals - never women unless you want your head ripped off)
copyc - attractive (not speaking of looks)
meshla - beautiful
Epar'yaim - restaurant, cantina
Gal'gala - have a drink
Demagolka - war criminal, real monster
Hut'uun - Coward
hut'uunla - cowardly
Jaro - deatwish
jare - kamikaze, suicide attack
jare'or - act suicidally
jare'la - stupidly oblivious of danger, asking for it
jari'eyc - ugly, ruined
Kovid lo'shebs'ul narit! - Shove your head up your ass!
Kote lo'shebs'ul narit! - Shove your glory up your butt!
landuur - fragile, delicate, pathetic
mir'osik - shit for brains
osik - crap/ shit
osi'kovid - shit head
mir'sheb - smart ass
Kaysh mirsh solus - His brain cell is lonley.
mirshepar'la - boring (lit. brain devouring)
mirsh'kyramud - boring person (lit.brain assassin)
motla'shebs - not getting up for this (used like “rats ass”)
nibral, nebral - looser, failure
shushuk - desaster
Najaat - person with no honor
Ori'buyce, kih'kovid. - Big helmet, tiny head.
ori'jagyc - bullying
Osi'kyr! - oh crap (exclamation of dismay)
osi'yaim - Useless, despicable person (lives in the dung)
osik'ika - little shit
Rangir! - To hell with it!
Rang'ye! - Go to hell!
shab - f*ck
Shabii'gar! - F*ck you!
shab'ika - little f*cker
shabla - f*cked up
Shabuir - f*cked up parent
shabu'droten - same as Shabuir but for a whole group
