Common Rihannsu Phrases

Here are some common Romulan Phrases.

Aliens

Alien(s) in general -- ssouh, ssouhia
Bajoran(s) -- Bah'jorann, Bah'jorann-a
Betazoid(s) -- Bhet'sad, Bhet'sad-a
Cardassian(s) -- Card'hassin, Card'hassin-a
Caitan(s) -- Kah'tan, Kah'tan-a
Captured Fed, Feddie -- lloann'na-hwy, lloann'su'hwy
Denebian -- Denebhan
Derogatory word for "Human" -- Hevam
Derogitory word for "Klingon" -- Klivam
Derogatory word for "Vulcan" -- Yyaio (lit trans. as "dead one")
Fed, Feddie (lit. "one of them") -- lloann'na, lloann'su
Federation Fleet -- lloannen'galae
Federation Neutral Zone, The -- stelai ler'lloann
Ferengi(s) -- Feh'rengi, Feh'rengiin
Klingons (lit. "more of them, from somewhere else") the entire species -- Khell'oann-mhehorael
Klingon(s) -- Kll'inghann, Kll'inghannsu
Klingon Neutral Zone, The -- stelai ler'khelloann
Organian -- Org'hanian
Regulan -- Regul'han, Regul'han-a
Regulus -- Regul'hus
Romulan/Romulans -- Rihan (singular), Rihannsu (plural), Rihannha (the culture/society)
Romulan Republic, The -- Rheilhhu ch'Rihannsu
Trill(s) -- trh'ill, trh'ill-a
UFP (lit. "them, from there") -- lloann'mhramel
Vulcan (a person) -- thaessu, thaessu-a
Vulcan (the planet) --thhaei

Astrological Terms

Asteroid -- ihrh
Comet -- takar
Galactic Rim -- daeman
Galaxy -- cehlaer
Fire, Starfire, Plasma -- ourai
Meteor -- yhaes
Nebula -- aihelhj
Nova -- aemhig
Outer Space -- aeleir
Planet -- euhre
Star -- stelam
Star System -- ouahh
Sun -- eihss
Quadrant -- nfaiistur

Clothing

Belt -- daefv
Boot (civillian/casual) -- llaess
Boot (military) -- ariuh
Boot-Spike -- haiyrh
Breeches -- dukid
Cape -- oasllra
Clothing -- tyyhh
Coat, Jacket -- neijh
Equipment, gear -- putaere
Glove -- maens
Necklace -- boaes
Pajamas -- egaesih
Pants, trousers (casual)--fvalo
Pants (formal) -- yhutaen
Rank pin or pip -- bota
Ring (for finger) -- uhhael
Robe -- audaen
Sash -- ssejfe
Shirt -- ussibh
Shoe -- haeul
Sock -- hhuye
Tunic, sleeved and pullover -- maghi
Tunic, sleeved and side-fastening -- ughi
Tunic, sleeveless and front-fastening -- jhoill
Undershirt -- ussibhia
Undress -- thaaes
Uniform -- aaiydh

Colors

blue -- lhaiy
black -- akhiy
brass -- dahei
brass colored -- dahei'ey
bright yellow -- isneih
brown (yellowish) -- nneihe
Color, hue -- eij
copper -- mneahj
coppery, copper-colored -- mneahj'ey
gold -- iseehj
golden (gold-color) isaehj'ey
green (blood color) -- ehrhe
indigo -- khein
orange -- khoey
purple -- shaeni
red -- mneani
red-violet -- shibae
reddish-brown -- mneihy
reddish-orange -- taemon
silver -- lholnu
silvery, silver-colored -- lhohnu'ey
sky-blue -- steki
steel-color -- fveik'ey
white -- iesiy
yellowish-green -- saiy

Creatures

Aehallh -- monster-ghost, a nightmare. A creature used to frighten children into behaving themselves.

Dalwhin -- a small bird

Deletham -- a creature common to ch'Havran, best known for its extreme territoriality. Adults of the species are about the size of a Terran chicken, and will fight to the death to defend the few meters of territory around their nest, driving away even full-grown Romulans.

Dhael -- a bird (in general)

Dhival -- a nocturnal preditory bird the size of a Terran Hawk. They can often be seen on the rising wind of a coming storm. They are territorial, and fight among themselves.

Drabhik -- An animal, known for it's stupidity

Eibhul -- Tribble

Fvai(in) -- a child's riding beast, and house pet(s). Somewhat resembles a massive great dane.

Hataki -- similar to crickets

Hatham -- a flying preditor native to both ch'Rihan and ch'Havran. It is best known for it's courage, and is about twice the size of a full-grown Terran condor. It has iridescent red, gold and brown plumage. Few unarmed Rihannsu would be a match for an angry or hungry Hatham. The name translates roughly to "bird of prey".

Hlai'hwy -- domesticated bird, much like an ostrich

Hlai'vna -- the wild variety of the ostrich-like, flightless and edible bird.

Hnoiyika -- a weasle-like vicious preditor

Jhimn -- serpent

Kaa`hhz - Four-legged, long-tailed, pointed-eared preditors that over-run the jungle-planet ch`Shrrh. On their hind feet, they would stand at least as tall as a full-grown Rihan. They have been given the mysterious attribute to being able to appear and disappear at will, which in reality, is due to the speed at which they move. Their slightly protrudeing jaw and over-sized teeth give them the appearance of seeming to grin maliciously at their prey. Kaa`hhz are very territorial, and highly agressive creatures, who are able to outrun and bring down a full-grown Rihannsu.

Kllhe -- a worm found in the pens of domesticated hlai pens

Llurh -- a small furry creature that resembles an earth cat. The Llurh's have longer ears like a rabbit, and will give off a soft, quiet mewing sound when petted.

Mogai -- A carnivorous, Rihan-sized bird. Native to ch'Rihan. Also the Rihannsu Symbol.

Nei'rrh -- a small, hummingbird-like creature that is venomous.

Nhaidh -- similar to a cockroach.

P`Tng -- somewhat sentinent, and cunning, creatures native to ch`Revellion

Quilyr -- a hairy, vicious animal with a poisionous spiked tail and sharp tusks.

Sindaram -- insects in general

Sseikea -- a hyena-like animal

Rharit -- an animal like a cross between a rat and a rabbit.

Teelis -- native to ch'Havran, this bird is noted for its eerie, high-pitched warble. Best translated as "songbird".

Thrai(in) -- a Wolf-like animal

Thural -- a small rodent-like aquatic mammal, sometimes kept as pets

Verelan Vastarum -- a migratory bird resembling an elongated Terran swan, and is very fast for it's massive size. The name best translates as "graceful flyer"

Cultural Aspects

Air, the Element -- Jaeih
Archelement, the -- Qiuu'n
D'elo -- a game of sticks and stones traced back to ancient Vulcan
D'Sora -- a coming of age ceremony that all children must pass at five years of age.
Earth, the Element -- Avilh
Eitreih'Avilh -- Festival of Earth
Eitreih'Aylhr -- Festival of Space
Eitreih'hveinn -- the Farmer's Festival
Eitreih'Ihhvein -- Festival of Water
Eitreih'Jaeih -- Festival of Air
Eitreih'Okhala -- Festival of Fire
Eitreih'orheika -- Festival of the Ancestors
Eitreih'Qiuu'n -- Festival of the Archelement
Eitreih'vauthil ch'Rheihhu-a -- Festival of the Republic's Victory (this used to celebrate the birth of the current ruler.)
Element(s), The (in general) -- Kholairlh, Kholairlh-a
Elementa, those with elementa powers - Kholar, Kholar-a
Fate -- Cradol
Fire, the Element -- Okhala
Greiirh - The mythical Great Bird of the Galaxy.
Honor -- Mnhei'sahe (lit trans. "Ruling Passion". The driving force behind the life of a Rihannha)
Khariat -- a game, much like Earth's own 'Jenga'
Lhi -- a game of wits and riddles
Martial arts, in general (lit. "Laughing Murder") -- llaekh'ae'rl
Phi'lasasam -- The Rihannsu Military Academy. The word literally translates to "The Education", and encompases all educational processes, not just military training.
Poetry -- akhssar
Rehei -- the fourth name of a Romulan. This is seldom spoken, and never given freely except to lifemates, or other close friend or relative. This is considered the "True Name", or "Soul's name" of the Romulan.
Republic -- Rheilhhu
rrh'thanai -- Hostage-fostering
Space, the Element -- Aylhr
Trayatik -- a dice throwing game, much like craps
Water, the Element -- Ihhvein