Translate English text into Na'vi, the constructed language from James Cameron's Avatar. Convert words, phrases, names, and sentences into authentic Na'vi using the language's real vocabulary and grammar.
Na'vi is a fully constructed language created by linguist Paul Frommer for James Cameron's Avatar film series. It features a unique phonology, a tripartite case system, and a flexible word order that sets it apart from most human languages. With over 2,700 documented words and a growing community of speakers, Na'vi is one of the most developed fictional languages in cinema history.
This tool converts your English text into Na'vi using the established lexicon and grammatical rules of the language. Whether you want to translate a name into Na'vi, write a greeting, or craft full sentences, the translator draws from the official vocabulary compiled by Frommer and the Na'vi language community. It handles common phrases, nouns, verbs with their infixes, and the characteristic ejective consonants that give Na'vi its distinctive sound.
Na'vi uses a tripartite alignment system with three noun cases: subjective (agentive), patientive, and intransitive. Verbs are modified through a system of infixes rather than prefixes or suffixes — a rare feature among languages. Word order is flexible, though the default tends toward subject-object-verb. These features are reflected in the translations this tool produces.
I see you, brother.
Oel ngati kameie, tsmukan.
The forest is alive.
Na'rìng lu omum.
Hello! How are you?
Kaltxì! Ngaru lu fpom srak?
Eywa has heard you.
Aywak Eywevengä ngati tìng mikyun.
We fly together at dawn.
Ayoeng tswayon nìmun ha trr'ong.
The water is sacred to the people.
Pay lu txantslusam Omatikayaru.
Yes. Na'vi was created by USC linguist Dr. Paul Frommer and has a complete phonological system, a tripartite case grammar, a verb infix system, and a lexicon of over 2,700 words. It is a fully functional constructed language, not just a collection of movie phrases.
Unlike most languages that use prefixes or suffixes, Na'vi modifies verbs by inserting infixes into the middle of the root word. For example, the verb 'taron' (to hunt) becomes 'tolaron' (hunted) by inserting the past tense infix 'ol' into the first position. There are two infix positions within each verb root that handle tense, aspect, mood, and speaker attitude.
Na'vi features ejective consonants written as 'tx', 'px', and 'kx'. These are pronounced with a sharp burst of air created by closing the glottis — they sound like a popping version of t, p, and k. They are distinct phonemes in Na'vi and change the meaning of words, so pronouncing them correctly matters.
Names can be adapted to fit Na'vi phonology by replacing sounds that don't exist in Na'vi with the closest equivalents and restructuring syllables to match valid Na'vi patterns. For example, Na'vi doesn't have a 'b' or 'd' sound, so those would be approximated. Select the 'Names / Words' content type option for the best results.
It literally translates to 'I See you,' but in Na'vi culture it carries a much deeper meaning — it signifies truly seeing and understanding someone at a spiritual level, acknowledging their inner self. It is one of the most important phrases in Na'vi and is used as both a greeting and a profound expression of connection.
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