The Jawa Trade language was a language used by the citizens of Tatooine to communicate with the native Jawas to trade and barter.
It was a simplified form of Jawaese that Jawas themselves had accepted to use when dealing with non-Jawas. It provided an additional advantage, as Jawas cannot pronounce Basic language because of their vocal limitations. However, Jawa Trade language did not include the pheromonally-produced emphasis that appears in Jawa language. One word is "Utinni" which is a shout of astonishment or surprise.
Notable non-native speakers of Jawa Trade language
- HK-47
- Obi-Wan Kenobi[1][2]
- Revan
- Sardu Sallowe[3]
- Luke Skywalker[1][4]
- Arajen Turmen[5]
- C-3PO
- Owen Lars
Appearances
Sources
- Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds
- Ultimate Alien Anthology
- Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook
- Secrets of Tatooine
"Unusual Suspects" — Star Wars Gamer 6
"Raxus Prime" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 26
Notes and references
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