Jawa Translator - Star Wars Jawaese
Translate English to Jawaese, the language of the Jawas from Tatooine. Utinni! Free Star Wars language translator.
Jawaese Translation
M'um m'aloo! (Your translation will appear here)
Common Jawaese Phrases
Greetings
- M'um m'aloo - Hello/Greetings
- Ubanya - Goodbye/Good day
- Taa baa - Thank you
- Ibana - Yes
- Nyeta - No
Trading
- Utinni! - Wow!/Look!/Alert!
- Etee uwanna waa - I want to trade
- Mombay m'bwa - We have a deal
- Go mob un loo - How much for this?
- Opakwa - Spare parts
Droids & Tech
- Etee - Droid
- Gonk - Power droid
- Tando - Broken/Vehicle
- Opawi - Fix/Work
- Keeza - Weapon
Desert Life
- M'tuske - Sandcrawler
- Okka - Desert/Land
- Sooga - Food
- N'lappu - Water
- B'thog - Sun/Heat
Jawa Number System
1 Po
2 Ko
3 Kyo
4 Yo
5 Dyo
6 Lyo
7 Does
8 Ho
9 Toe
10 Kisewa
Note: Jawas are superstitious about the number 7 and often avoid using it. 100 = Gakisewa, 1000 = Hakisewa
About the Jawa Language
Jawaese is the native language of the Jawas, the small, hooded scavengers from Tatooine in the Star Wars universe. Known for their distinctive "Utinni!" cry and their skill at salvaging droids and technology, Jawas communicate in a fast-paced, squeaky language.
The language was first heard in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) when Luke Skywalker encounters Jawas selling droids, including C-3PO and R2-D2. The canonical vocabulary comes from various Star Wars media, the Complete Wermo's Guide to Huttese, and expanded universe materials.
Jawa Language Characteristics
- Trade-focused vocabulary: Jawas are merchants and scavengers, so their language has many words related to trading, droids, and technology.
- Simple sentence structure: Jawaese uses straightforward subject-verb-object ordering similar to Basic (English).
- Number superstitions: Jawas consider 7 unlucky and avoid it, preferring the number 8 which they consider fortunate.
- Exclamatory style: Jawas often repeat words for emphasis and use exclamations like "Utinni!" frequently.
Famous Jawa Moments
- Selling R2-D2 and C-3PO to Owen Lars in A New Hope
- The iconic "Utinni!" cry when spotting valuable salvage
- Sandcrawler appearances throughout the Star Wars saga
- Interactions with Mandalorian characters in recent series
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jawaese?
Jawaese is the fictional language spoken by Jawas in the Star Wars universe. Jawas are small, hooded creatures native to Tatooine who work as scavengers and droid traders. Their language features rapid, high-pitched vocalizations and a vocabulary focused on trade and technology.
Is this an official Star Wars translator?
This translator uses vocabulary from official Star Wars sources including the Complete Wermo's Guide to Huttese, film dialogue, and canon materials. However, Jawaese is not a fully constructed language like Huttese, so some translations use approximations based on known vocabulary.
What does "Utinni" mean?
"Utinni!" is the most famous Jawaese word, used as an exclamation of excitement, an alert call, or a rallying cry. It's often shouted when Jawas spot valuable salvage or droids. It roughly translates to "Wow!", "Look!", or "Come here!"
Why do Jawas avoid the number 7?
According to Star Wars lore, Jawas are superstitious and consider the number 7 unlucky. They prefer the number 8, which they believe brings good fortune. This is reflected in their counting system where 7 (Does) is rarely used.