Tevene

Tevene is the official language of the Tevinter Imperium. Several runes bear Tevinter symbols, some of them old.
In modern Tevinter, Tevene has ceased to be the main spoken language among the population in favour of the Trade tongue. Higher ranking Tevinters use phrases as signs of their education and social standing.
== Words and phrases ==
* Alluvin valla kal: Meaning unknown.Combat line by Fenris.
* Amatus: A term of endearment; exact meaning unknown.Dorian Pavus addresses the Inquisitor as such, if romanced. Or he addresses Iron Bull as such in Trespasser if neither is romanced by the Inquisitor. Latin word "amatus" means "loved", "beloved".Amatus
* Astia valla femundis: Meaning unknown.Mentioned by Fenris during Questioning Beliefs (Fenris Act 2).
* Avanna: "Hello."Fenris (short story)
* Banavis fedari: "May the ground rise to meet your feet."Said by Fenris if not recruited during Bait and Switch.
* Benefaris: Meaning unknown.Said by Fenris when taking a potion. Latin word "benefacio" means "I do good", "I benefit", "I bless".benefacio
* Calthora Virethen: Meaning unknown.Said by a Venatori accompaining Calpernia at the Well of Sorrows in ambient dialogue
* Fasta vass: A swear word; exact meaning unknown.Mentioned during Speak to Fenris (Act 3). Spoken by Dorian during Here Lies the Abyss
* Festis bei umo canavarum: translated metaphorically by Fenris as "it means [that] you will be the death of me".Said during Questioning Beliefs (Act 3), if Fenris and Hawke are rivals.Possibly spoken by Dorian Pavus during What Pride Had Wrought, if romanced. 
* Incaensor: means a dangerous substance, such as raw lyrium or natron salts. It is often used as derogatory slang for a magic-using slave—something dangerous but useful if controlled.Short Story: Paying the Ferryman
* Kaffas: "Shit."Said by Dorian Pavus during The Magister's Birthright.
* Kevesh: Meaning unknown.Said by Fenris when low on stamina.Said by Venatori enemies in battle if low on health.
* Manaveris Dracona: "Long live the Dragons."Dragon Age: Those Who Speak, Chapter 1 The Latin phrase is derived from a word "draco", meaning "dragon",draco and "manaveris", a conjugated form of "mānō", a verb that literally denotes the act of flowing, trickling, etc., while its figurative meaning can be linked to leaking out secrets, or a metaphorical way of saying "arise, proceed, emanate, originate"manaverismano
*Menavaris festa landem: Meaning unknown.Said by Fenris on approach to The Final Seal during Legacy.
* Na via lerno victoria: "Only the living know victory."Said by Fenris during The Last Straw, if he isn't Hawke's love interest.
* Perrepatae: "Mage-killer."Dragon Age: Blue Wraith, issue 1
* Rattus: A demeaning word for the elves; exact meaning unknown.Race specific dialogue between an elven inquisitor and Corypheus during the final battle, if they are aware of the true nature of vallaslin. Corypheus also uses it to insult Sera and Solas if they are taken to the final battle. Latin word "rattus" means "rat".rattus
* Soporati: A non-mage in the general sense, more specifically a member of the non-mage social class in the Tevinter Imperium, also referred to as a "sleeper".Codex entry: Tevinter SocietyExplained by Dorian when discussing Tevene society.Race specific dialogue between a non-mage human inquisitor and Corypheus during the final battle: "Look at you, a soporati nipping at the heels of your betters!" Latin word "soporati" is a form of "soporatus", which signifies a person who was "sent to sleep" or "stupefied".soporati
* Somniari: "Dreamer". A special kind of mage who can shape the Fade.According to Keeper Marethari during quest Night Terrors. Latin word "somniari" is a conjugated form of "somniare" that means "to dream".somniari
* Venhedis: A swear word; exact meaning unknown.
* Venhedis kaffan vas: Meaning unknown.Said by Calpernia during What Pride Had Wrought if informed of Corypheus' plot. 
* Viridis: "The Green". Refers to the unexplored jungles in the far north of Thedas.
* Vishante kaffar: Meaning unknown.
* Vishante kaffas: "You shit on my tongue."Mentioned by Dorian Pavus in discussion with Sera.
* Vitae benefaria: A respectful goodbye; exact meaning unknown; roughly means "go well" or "a good life and a long one". The Latin phrase can be translated as "benefits of life", from "vitae", a form of "vita", meaning "life",vita and "benefaria", likely derived from "beneficium", meaning "benefit".beneficium. 
=== Ancient Tevene ===
Ancient Tevene is the ancient and dead language of Tevinter Imperium. Several words of ancient Tevene are still used in scholarly circles to refer to the months of the year, the annums (annual holidays), and constellations. These names are sometimes referred to as "high" names, as opposed to the "low" names used by the common people.
* Cekorax: Described as a "suspect kludging" of the Old Tevene word for "headsman."According to Dorian in Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Luck in the Gardens
* Corypheus: "Conductor."Chant of Light verses#Canticle of Silence
* Dweomer: "Dwarf."Based on the Novice Dweomer Rune description.
* Hollix: "Irrepressible rascal."
* Maleficar: "One who is depraved."
* Mortemalis: Ancient name of the constellation now known as Satinalis or Satina.Codex entry: Constellation: Satinalis
* Peraquialus: "Across the sea."Codex entry: Constellation: Peraquialus
* Somnoborium: "Vessels of Dreams."Mentioned by Dorian Pavus describing the Orb of Destruction.
== Notes ==
* Despite their status as slaves in Tevinter and apparent lack of formal education, Fenris and Calpernia both use Tevene. It is unknown whether high ranking Tevinters teach their slaves Tevene, or if they acquired the ability to speak it through other means.
* Several words in Tevene seem to be based on Latin words. For example, "amatus" is identical to the Latin word for "beloved" while "somniari," the Tevene word for dreamer, is very close to somniare, the present infinitive form of the Latin verb "to dream." "Corypheus" also bears a strong resemblance to the Classical Greek word κορυφαῖος (koryphaîos, latinized as coryphaeus), meaning "conductor of the chorus" or "the leader of a party or interest".Corypheus
== References ==
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