The Dragon Alphabet

The Dragon alphabet consists of 34 distinct runic symbols. While most have direct English-letter equivalents, some represent sounds English uses two letters to represent, such as “th” and “ch”. The complete alphabet is as follows:

Common Words

With a passing familiarity of the alphabet, you can now learn the following common words, which are listed in Dragon first, and then their English equivalent.

Dragon/English

Word Wall Phrases

The easiest places to find Dragon runes are the enormous Word Walls where you learn new Words of Power. The following section lists all of the phrases you can find inscribed on Word Walls throughout Skyrim, and the Words of Power you learn from each. Both the Dragon and English phrases are given to help you with your translation. Remember that some Shouts are learned from gifted individuals during Quests, not via Walls, and so only their Words of Power are listed here.

Animal Allegiance

Raan (Animal)

Qethsegol vahrukiv key Sarvirra, zok krin Raan alun wah fonaar odus frod, ahrk ofan ok sil fah ok drog.

This stone commemorates the horse Sarvirra, the most courageous Animal ever to charge the snowy battlefields, and give his soul for his lord.

Mir (Allegiance)

Loknir Mal-Tu wahlaan qethsegol aarii vahrukt, bonaar Vakeeza, wo vaat Mir wah jun do Keizaal, ahrk dir ko sadon gravuun.

Loknir Little-Hammer erected this stone in memory of his servant, humble Vakeeza, who swore Allegiance to the kings of Skyrim, and died in the gray autumn.

Tah (Pack)

Het dir bruniik rek-grohiik Ulfeidr, kriid muz ahrk sunvaar, bruniik kinbok Sahqon Tah.

Here died the savage she-wolf Ulfeidr, slayer of men and beasts, and savage leader of the Crimson Pack.

Aura Whisper

Laas (Life)

Nau daar revak golt drey Freda zahrahmiik ek Laas, ful tol ek pogaan kiir filok, ahrk osos sul qahnaar ek hokoron.

On this sacred ground did Freda sacrifice her Life, so that her many children might escape, and some day vanquish her enemies.

Yah (Seek)

Het nok Yngnavar Gaaf-Kodaav, wo drey Yah moro nau Frod do Krosis, nuz sinon siiv dinok ahrk dukaan.

Here lies Yngnavar Ghost-Bear, who did Seek glory on the Battlefield of Sorrows, but instead found death and dishonor.

Nir (Hunt)

Het mah faasnu ronaan Undveld, aar, kriid grohiik, ahrk drog do Lot Nir.

Here fell the fearless archer Undveld, servant, slayer of wolves, and lord of the Great Hunt.

Battle Fury

Mid (Loyal)

Het nok Faal Vahlok, wo kron pogaas moro. Fah ok unslaad mid, rok aav dilon voth lot zin.

Here lies the Guardian, who won much glory. For his eternal loyalty, he joins the dead with great honor. Become Ethereal

Shaan (Inspire)

Nonvul Bron, mahfaeraak dahmaan sahrot Vahlok wen lot ahkrin shaan ney muz ahrk dovah.

Noble Nord, forever remember the mighty Guardian whose great courage inspired both men and dragons.

Vur (Valor)

Qethsegol vahrukiv vur do Faal Vahlok, nonvul aar se dovah wen dez lost wah qahnaar tahrodiis Miraak.

This stone commemorates the valor of the Guardian, noble servant of dragons whose fate it was to vanquish the treacherous Miraak.

Become Ethereal

Feim (Fade)

Nonvul Bron, dahmaan daar rok do fin Fodiiz Bormah - Ni los heyv do enook mun wah lahney voth ahkrin ahrk zin, leh rok Feim vodahmin kotin vulom.

Noble Nord, remember these words of the Hoar Father – It is the duty of each man to live with courage and honor, lest he Fade unremembered into darkness.

Zii (Spirit)

Nafni wahlaan qethsegol bormahii vahrukt, Rognvald, wen Zii fen mahfaeraak aak ok brod, ahrk folook ok hokoron.

Nafni raised this stone for his father, Rognvald, whose Spirit will forever guide his clan, and haunt his enemies.

Gron (Bind)

Het nok bein nahgahdinok Azaran faal Munax, wo unt wah Gron krilot dilon do Sovngarde wah lein do jul, ahrk funt.

Here lies the foul necromancer Azaran the Cruel, who tried to Bind the valiant dead of Sovngarde to the world of man, and failed.

Bend Will

Gol (Stone/Earth)

Qethsegol vahrukiv Bhor fin Golah, wo praal het mulhaan ol Gol saraan onikiv, nunon wah meyz wuth sinon do onik.

This stone commemorates Bhor the Stubborn, who sat here still as Earth awaiting enlightenment, only to become old instead of wise.

Dov (Dragon)

Hah (Mind)

Call Dragon

Od (Snow)

Ah (Hunter)

Viing (Wing)

Call of Valor

Hun (Hero)

Kaal (Champion)

Zoor (Legend)

Clear Skies

Lok (Sky)

Vah (Spring)

Koor (Summer)

Cyclone

Ven (Wind)

Qethsegol vahrukiv Vulgrum fin Zahkrii ko fin Ven, sovrahzun wen moro lost maltiid, nuz ko vahrukt unslaad.

This stone commemorates Vulgrum the Sword in the Wind, the mercenary whose glory was brief, but in memory eternal.

Gaar (Unleash/Release)

Nonvul Bron, dahmaan daar rok do fin Fodiiz Bormah – Kendov krif ok kosill Vokul, nuz kaal Gaar ok jun kosill niin nau ok hokoron.

Noble Nord, remember these words of the Hoar Father – the warrior fights his inner evils, but the king unleashes them on his enemies.

Nos (Strike)

Qethsegol vahrukiv Hrodmir fin Krent, wo sov pah ok eruvos ahrk faraan wah Nos tum krivaan do ok zeymah.

This stone commemorates Hrodmir the Broken, who spent all his years and fortune to Strike down the killer of his brother.

Disarm

Zun (Weapon)

Nonvul Bron, dahmaan daar rok do fin Fodiiz Bormah - Pruzaan Zun ko Keizaal los hahdrim do dwiin-sil kendov.

Noble Nord, remember these words of the Hoar Father - The best Weapon in Skyrim is the mind of a steel-souled warrior.

Haal (Hand)

Brothi wahlaan qethsegol kulii vahrukt, Odrav Keyn-Haal, wo drun pogaas zin wah Brod Sahqo-Strunmah.

Brothi raised this stone for her son Odrav, Anvil-Hand, who brought much honor to Clan Red-Mountain.

Viik (Defeat)

Qethsegol vahrukiv ahzid Viik do Briinahmaar do Sot Peyt, naako wah fin laat naal ufiik do Korvag Kol.

This stone commemorates the bitter Defeat of the Sisterhood of the White Rose, eaten to the last by the Trolls of Korvag Crag.

Dismaying Shout

Faas (Fear)

Nonvul Bron, dahmaan daar rok do fin Fodiiz Bormah - Faas ni Brendon do Dinok, fah rok los qolaas do moro, ahrk hin aak wah lot Sovngarde.

Noble Nord, remember these words of the Hoar Father - Fear not the Specter of Death, for he is the herald of glory, and your guide to great Sovngarde.

Ru (Run)

Het nok kopraan do sonaan Romerius, wo unt Ru nol osos gogil, nuz motmah.

Here lies the body of the bard Romerius, who tried to Run from some goblins, but slipped.

Maar (Terror)

Qethsegol vahrukiv daanik Fahliil kiir do Gravuun Frod, wo bovul ko Maar nol kinzon zahkrii do kruziik hokoron.

This stone commemorates the doomed elf children of the Autumn Field, who fled in Terror from the sharp swords of the ancient enemy.

Dragon Aspect

Mul (Strength)

Pah werid morokei Miraak, zok suleykaar do pah Sonaak wen Mul bolaav naal Fahluaan do Jul.

All praise the glorious Miraak, most powerful of all priests, whose Strength was granted by the Gardener of Men.

Qah (Armor)

Het ont kriist Miraak, wo ahtiid ok sahvot ol Qah, spaan naal Deyra fah ok unslaad midun.

Here once stood Miraak, who wore his faith as Armor, shielded by the Daedra for his unending loyalty.

Diiv (Wyrm)

Qethsegol vahrukiv lot Miraak – sonaak do lot onikaan, aar do faal Diiv, ahrk hokoron do jul.

This stone commemorates the great Miraak – priest of great wisdom, servant of the Wyrm, and enemy of man.

Dragonrend

Joor (Mortal)

Zah (Finite)

Frul (Temporary)

Drain Vitality

Haas (Health)

Het mah Arnvid faal Staadnau, wen Hass denos mindin Kein do Galik, kolos rok ofaal dilos ahraan.

Here fell Arnvid the Unbound, whose Health declined after the War of Pines, in which he received a deadly wound.

Lah (Magicka)

Lungerd wahlaan qethsegol ahmulii vahrukt, Thorgrima, deinmaar do sahqon yolos, ahrk drog do Lah.

Lungerd raised this stone in memory of her husband, Thorgrima, keeper of the crimson flame, and lord of Magicka.

Gaan (Stamina)

Het mah Arnvid faal Staadnau, wen Hass denos mindin Kein do Galik, kolos rok ofaal dilos ahraan.

Here fell Arnvid the Unbound, whose Health declined after the War of Pines, in which he received a deadly wound.

Elemental Fury

Su (Air)

Het nok Fjolmod Bein-Su, wo pook ol pogaas nau gol ol ok kopraan dreh nu ko golt.

Here lies Fjolmod Foul-Air, who stank as much on earth as his body does now in the ground.

Grah (Battle)

Qethsegol vahrukiv kril Thjodrek, wo dir zohungaar ko Grah do Vith Okaaz.

This stone commemorates the brave Thjodrek, who died heroically in the Battle of the Serpent Sea.

Dun (Grace)

Qethsegol vahrukiv paaz kulaas Yrsa, wo ensosin pah do Taazokaan voth ek Dun ahrk brii.

This stone commemorates the fair princess Yrsa, who bewitched all of Tamriel with her Grace and beauty.

Fire Breath

Yol (Fire)

Qethsegol vahrukiv kiir jun Jafnhar, wo los ag nahlaas naal Yol do lot dovah Lodunost.

This stone commemorates the child king Jafnhar, who was burned alive by the Fire of the great dragon Lodunost.

Toor (Inferno)

Aesa wahlaan qethsegol briinahii vahrukt, Thohild fin Toor, wen smoliin ag frin ol Sahqo Heim.

Aesa raised this stone for her sister, Thohild the Inferno, whose passion burned hot as the Red Forge.

Shul (Sun)

Het mah Herfodr Shul-Kriid, sahrot konahrik do Lumnaar do Krent Hahnu.

Here fell Herfodr Sun-Slayer, mighty warlord of the Valley of Broken Dreams.

Frost Breath

Fo (Frost)

Pah werid sonaan Lunerio, wen yuvon lovaas meyz Fo, het ko vulon.

All praise the bard Lunerio, whose golden voice became Frost, here in the night.

Krah (Cold)

Het nok brit kaaz Anurassa, wen faad nis kos evenaar orin naal Krah dinok.

Here lies the beautiful cat Anurassa, whose warmth cannot be extinguished even by the Cold of death.

Diin (Freeze)

Wulfik wahlaan qethsegol judii vahrukt, Hrefna Ruvaak-Om, wen miin Diin sos do naan jul.

Wulfik raised this stone in memory of his queen, Hrefna Raven-Hair, whose eyes could Freeze the blood of any man.

Ice Form

Iiz (Ice)

Het nok kopraan do Iglif Iiz-Sos, wo grind ok oblaan ni ko morokei vukein, nuz ahst munax haalvut do liiv krasaar.

Here lies the body of Iglif Ice-Blood, who met his end not in glorious combat, but at the cruel touch of the withering sickness.

Slen (Flesh)

Nonvul Bron, dahmaan daar rok do fin Fodiiz Bormah – Orin pruzaan dwiin aal kreh ahrk kren, nuz Slen do vahzah muz los sindugahvon.

Noble Nord, remember these words of the Hoar Father – Even the best steel may bend and break, but the Flesh of a true man is unyielding.

Nus (Statue)

Sigruuf wahlaan qethsegol briinahii vahrukt, Lanal, wen brit luft los ol kinzon ahrk sot ol Nus, dwiirok nol nahlaas ozinvey.

Sigruuf raised this stone for his sister, Lanal, whose beautiful face was as sharp and white as a Statue, carved from living ivory.

Kyne’s Peace

Kaan (Kyne)

Het nok kopraan do Hela, Fahdon wah pah sivaas aar do Kaan. Aal rek siiv unahzaal praan ko Feykro do Hahnu.

Here lies the body of Hela, friend to all beasts and servant of Kyne. May she find eternal rest in the Forest of Dreams.

Drem (Peace)

Nonvul Bron, dahmaan daar rok do fin Fodiiz Bormah – Draal ni fah Drem, fah grik los hind do sahlo ahrk nivahriin.

Noble Nord, remember these words of the Hoar Father – Pray not for Peace, for such is the wish of the weak and cowardly.

Ov (Trust)

Het mah spaan vahdin Valkrys, wo krif voth ahkrin, nuz los folaas wah Ov mulaag do bodiis tuz.

Here fell the shield maiden Valkrys, who fought bravely, but was wrong to Trust the strength of a borrowed blade.

Marked for Death

Krii (Kill)

Nonvul Bron, dahmaan daar rok do fin Fodiiz Bormah – Wah Krii ko morokei kein los wah zin geinmaar. Wah dir ko morokei kein los wah zin pah do Keizaal.

Noble Nord, remember these words of the Hoar Father – To Kill in glorious war is to honor oneself. To die in glorious war is to honor all of Skyrim.

Lun (Leech)

Het mah tahrodiis tafiir Skorji Lun-Sinak, wen klov govey naal rinik hahkun rok togaat wah gahrot.

Here fell the treacherous thief Skorji Leech-Fingers, whose head was removed by the very axe he was attempting to steal.

Aus (Suffer)

Thoringar wahlaan qethsegol monii vahrukt, Noomi, wen dez los wah Aus nin do pogaan Ogiim ronaaz.

Thoringar raised this stone for his daughter’s memory, Noomi, whose fate it was to Suffer the sting of many Orc arrows.

Slow Time

Tiid (Time)

Vegunthar wahlaan qethsegol bormahii vahrukt, Hungunthar Tiid-Naak, kriaan se junnesejer, kroniid se Dunkreath.

Literally: Vegunthar built (this) stone (in) his father’s memory, Hungunthar Time-Eater, slayer of the Kings of the East, conqueror of Dunkreath.

More liberally translated: Vegunthar raised this stone in memory of his father, Hungunthar Time-Stealer, who slew the Eastern Kings and won for himself all of Dunkreath.

Klo (Sand)

Het mah sahrot konahrik Aaban, kiin se Klo se Alikr, praan nu denek Keizaal.

Here fell the mighty warlord Aaban, born of the Sand of the Alik’r, at rest now in the soil of Skyrim.

Ul (Eternity)

Qethsegol vahrukiv Kendov se Ved Ronax, Sille nu yoriik pindaar se Sovngarde pah Ul.

This stone commemorates the warriors of the Black Regiment, whose souls now march on the plains of Sovngarde for all Eternity.

Soul Tear

Rii (Essence)

Vaaz (Tear)

Zol (Zombie)

Durnehviir will teach you one word of this Shout each time you summon him, as a part of Dawnguard Side Quest: Durnehviir.

Storm Call

Strun (Storm)

Ahrk ond drey sahrot Heimverlund meyz, nol hevno Brom, med Strun do uznahgaar nahkriin nol Sovngarde nimaar.

And lo did the mighty Heimverlund come, from the brutal North, like a Storm of unbridled vengeance from Sovngarde itself.

Bah (Wrath)

Het mah Hrothmar, Bah Grohiik do bruniik pindaar. Aal ok sil rovaan Sovngarde mahfaeraak.

Here fell Hrothmar, Wrath Wolf of the savage plains. May his soul wander Sovngarde forever.

Qo (Lightning)

Qethsegol vahrukiv sahsunaar do daniik Vundeheim, ag nahlaas naal Qo do Unslaad Krosis.

This stone commemorates the villagers of doomed Vundeheim, burned alive by the Lightning of Unending Sorrow.

Summon Durnehviir

Dur (Curse)

Neh (Never)

Viir (Dying)

Throw Voice

Zul (Voice)

Mey (Fool)

Gut (Far)

Modir fin Gut wahlaan qethsegol zeymahii vahrukt, Oskar fin Mey, wen Zul los sahlo, ahrk ni sahrot Thu’um do ok brod.

Modir the Far raised this stone for his brother, Oskar the Fool, whose Voice was weak, and not the mighty Thu’um of his clan.

Unrelenting Force

Fus (Force)

Het nok Faal Vahlok, deinmaar do Dovahgolz ahrk aan Fus do unslaad rahgol ahrk vulom.

Here lies The Guardian, keeper of the Dragonstone and a Force of eternal rage and darkness.

Ro (Balance)

Dah (Push)

Whirlwind Sprint

Wuld (Whirlwind)

Het nok kopraan do Wynjolf ahrk Wuld, wen viintaas tuz vey zeim lahvu do rahgron Ogiim.

Here lies the body of Wynjolf the Whirlwind, whose shining blades cut through an army of angry Orcs.

Nah (Fury)

Nonvul Bron, dahmaan daar rok do fin Fodiiz Bormah – Oblivion loost nid Nah med spaan vahdin beyn.

Noble Nord, remember these words of the Hoar Father – Oblivion hath no Fury like a shield maiden scorned.

Kest (Tempest)

Bekkhild wahlaan qethsegol ahmulii vahrukt, Eyolf, wen veysun los sizaan ko vul Kest ko Okaaz do Luv.

Bekkhild raised this stone for her husband, Eyolf, whose ship was lost in a dark Tempest in the Sea of Tears.