Let's Learn KHUZDUL – Tolkien's Dwarven Language from Lord of the Rings

#lotr #khuzdul #tolkien #hobbit

intro: 00:00 – 00:28
Khuzdul background: 00:28 – 03:24
Cirth – the alphabet: 03:24 – 04:49
examples in Khuzdul: 04:49 – 05:52
Iglishmek: 05:52 – 12:49

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[totalrko]

What a great coincidence. There's a game coming out in which you play dwarves that go back to moria to rebuild it and you have the option to have them speak khuzdul.

[crusader]

You are most wise, fair scholar Marie. Be most blessed and travel safely.

[zzodysseuszz]

Oh my you are not just a linguist who discusses lgbtq speech with a logical mind but you’re also a Tolkien reader. YouTube found me such a fitting channel for my tastes

[thomasruhm]

The Dwarrow Scholar made two Khuzdul translations for me.

[darilsteelbone]

We dwarves will remain in the depths of the mountains. Some of us will come out and watch what the humans are doing, but most of us continue their lives beneath the surface. ⚒

[pugilst]

I love language and linguistics, and you are so proficient with them!

[upthebikez]

No video like this would be legitimate without the Dwarrow Scholar, glad you linked it first.

[handlebecauseihaveto]

Was just looking for khuzdul video on a whim and saw you'd posted one! What luck

[cylonscotty]

Just found your channel but this was amazing and I can't wait to watch the rest of your videos : ) Thank you !

[troffle]

Beautiful. I need time to sit and watch and absorb and try repeating each of these videos. I'm still trying to get to grips with Tengwar. Thank you.
... would there be a point to doing a video on Westron?

... given what you've said about the relative lack of vocabulary... does that mean it wouldn't be feasible to translate something like The Song Of Durin or Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold? Something like the Clamavi De Profundis music, sung in Khuzdul...

[legadotolkien]

Great explanation about Khuzdul! 🧙🏻‍♂️

[rachelbell]

I didn’t know about the inspiration from Hebrew/other semitic languages! I’m studying biblical Hebrew right now and geeked out when I realized Khazad-Dum was a construct phrase. Super fun video. :)

[APOLLOPATRIOT]

Outstanding outfit you have on 👋 and great video woman of culture have a God blessed day 🍻💯 !

[umbramofo]

I look like gimli so I just had to pick up some kazzad speech! Thank you so much! 😋

[lovinggiants]

Subscribed! I studied khuzdul for a tattoo I have myself that says lover. In khuzdul it reads Umral

[chikitronrx]

Must come again and again and again to this video

Better should be:

Must come, there and back again to this video 😊❤

[alexandertiberius]

How can I not like the video after that awful opening joke? Bravo. 😅

[darren_anscombe]

Jeez, people take fiction way too seriously but OK, to each their own.

[skipklauber]

We love your work. In fact, my wife & I would love to introduce you to our oldest son. But just keep in mind you’re on an intellectual level above 99% of YouTube! (and let us know if you’re ever going to be on the East Coast).

[darjasrpcic]

Do you think elvish is based on finnish?