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Rodese or Rodian was the native language spoken by Rodians. Many Rodians living away from Rodia spoke other languages more frequently, especially Huttese.
Words used as masculine given names
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- Avaro – charming, eloquent
- Bodonawieedo – backward (literally "doing things in the most difficult way imaginable")
- Boiny – reliable
- Capo – brave
- Cevva – philosophical
- Clezo – curious
- Dar – happy
- Dardo – familial
- Doda – bold
- Don – mysterious
- Farr – keen-eyed
- Geelo – sly
- Gen – clumsy
- Grappa – aggressive
- Greedo – ambitious
- Harido – deceptive
- Honka – vital, vigorous
- Jannik – just
- Kavilo – poetic
- Kelbis – protective
- Kelko – resourceful
- Koobis – mighty
- Leenik – skillful
- Lido – lonely
- Maris – industrious
- Menndo – poor
- Mufrenes – melancholy
- Nardi – dramatic
- Narik – bright
- Navik – dark (considered a prophetic name)
- Neesh – loud
- Nok – difficult, obstinate
- Nu – quiet, closemouthed
- Onaconda – considerate (literally "living others' lives")
- Pqweeduk – verbose
- Prevaro – regal, noble
- Rohan – dutiful
- Ropal – trustworthy
- Shodu – vengeful
- Skee – charismatic
- Sookcool – wealthy
- Standro – resolute
- Teeku – commanding
- Teerik – spiritual
- Thuku – stoic
- Tox – quick-witted
- Vinto – vicious
- Vuko – deft, dexterous
- Wac – fortunate
- Wald – song
- Xuz – intellectual
Words used as feminine given names
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Other terms and phrases
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- Te kalya skrek grulla woska! – Put me down, you hairy heap!
- T-te jacta. – I'll get you for this.
- Cthn rulyen stka wen! – Wow, that's great!
- Skak, trn kras ka noota. – All right, then give me the money.
- Vnu sna (being's name) vorskl ta. – Then ( being's name) will be on his way.
- Nvtuta bork te ptu motta. Tni snato. – No, get it right now. I'll wait.
- Prog mnete enyaz ftt sove shuss. – Make it four thousand credits.
- Wknuto. – Thanks.
- Rylun pa getpa gushu? – Enjoy your breakfast?
- Fna ho koru gep. Kras ka noota. – Don't be funny. Give me the money.
- Ka noota! Grot pleno ka [being's name] spulta? – The money! Or would you like to explain to [being's name] personally?
- Nchtha zno ta. Fnrt pwusko vtulla pa. – I'm not sure. I'm getting a bad feeling.
- Oona goota? – Going somewhere?
- Alquono deg apprefaron – Expression of gratitude
- Goa-Ato – Grand Protector's Hunter's Guild
- Inta'si'rin'na – Grand Protector of the Rodians
- Ittu (Pronounced ee-chu) – [curse word]
- Si'rin'ha – chief protector [used to describe the best hunter of a clan]
Notable non-native speakers of Rodese
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- Bana the Hutt[1]
- Ranon Djelkh[2]
- Shada D'ukal[3]
- Gruu Dunrik[4]
- Durga the Hutt[4]
- Dyrra[5]
- Ellor[3]
- Fein[3]
- Deggar Feps
- Zakarisz Ghent[3][6]
- Guri[4]
- Talon Karrde[1][3]
- Jodo Kast[4]
- Kallukoras[6]
- Ka-Tu-Un[7]
- Graxol Kelvyyn[8]
- Mika the Hutt[9]
- Mix Liddell[8]
- Oorn Noth[10]
- Nyyv[7]
- Palpatine[11]
- Popara the Hutt[9]
- Qid Proko[4]
- Rayne[8]
- Vaggo the Hutt[9]
- Wurth Skidder[12]
- Noor Shan[8]
- Han Solo
- Stormtrooper X[13]
- Telowe[8]
- Booster Terrik[12]
- Fynn Torve[3]
- Devidia Vennsiol[13]
- Volhei[8]
- Vooz Nooxoo Una[13]
- Xizor[4]
- Zonnos the Hutt[9]
- Dané[14]
- Revan
Behind the scenes
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In Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, the Rodese lines spoken by the bounty hunter Greedo are actually the real-world language Quechua.[source?]
Appearances
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- The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan
- Portrait of the Artist as a Young Rodian
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Bombad Jedi"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Pursuit of Peace"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Senate Murders"
- "In Triplicate"—Star Wars: The Clone Wars Comic UK 6.3
- Only the Force (Mentioned only)
- The Paradise Snare
- The Force Unleashed video game
- The Force Unleashed novel
- "The Hovel on Terk Street"—Star Wars Tales 6
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope novel (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- "The Emperor's Court"—Star Wars Tales 14 (Non-canonical appearance)
"The Farrimmer Cafe"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 11
"Trouble Brewing"—Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- Star Wars Galaxies
- Honor Among Thieves
- Murder on the Executor
"A Brief Visit to Rodia"—Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
- The Long Arm of the Hutt
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
- Dark Force Rising
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
- Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina
- Legacy of the Force: Betrayal (Mentioned only)
Sources
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- Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley
- Galladinium's Fantastic Technology (As "Rodian")
- Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
"Rendezvous at Ord Mantell"—Star Wars Gamer 1
- The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons (as Rodian)
- Living Force Campaign Guide (as Rodese)
- Secrets of Tatooine (as Rodese)
- Rebellion Era Sourcebook (as Rodese, Rodian)
"Bartyn's Landing"—Star Wars Gamer 7
- The New Jedi Order Sourcebook (as Rodese)
"Vergere, Master of Mystery" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup link) (As "Rodian")
"A Traveler's Journals of Ralltiir" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup link)
- Coruscant and the Core Worlds (as Rodese, Rodian)
- Ultimate Alien Anthology (as Rodese)
- Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds (as Rodese)
- Ultimate Adversaries (as Rodese, Rodian)
"Soldiers of Fortune" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup link) (As "Rodese")
- Boba Fett: A Practical Man
- The Clone Wars Campaign Guide (as Rodese)
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- Galactic Campaign Guide
- Galaxy of Intrigue (as Rodese)
- Galaxy at War (as Rodese)
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
Notes and references
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
- ↑ Secrets of Tatooine
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Star Wars Gamer #3
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Rebellion Era Sourcebook
- ↑ Star Wars Gamer #2
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Star Wars Gamer #9
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Star Wars Gamer #2
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 Star Wars Gamer #7
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Tempest Feud
- ↑
"Oorn Noth: Racer on the Run" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Star Wars Gamer #6
- ↑
"Dané, Customs Security Agent" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup links)