Jawa Trade Talk


Jawa Trade Language, alternatively referred to as Jawa Trade Talk, was a basic language employed by the Jawas of Tatooine when they were conducting trade of droids with individuals who were not Jawas. It is known that Owen Lars, a moisture farmer, possessed at least a rudimentary comprehension of it. Furthermore, Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi Knight, had a relatively strong understanding of this language.

Frequently Used Expressions

  • Mob un loo? —"What is the price?" [1]
  • Mombay m'bwa. —"That belongs to me." [1]
  • Tandi kwa! —"Return it!" [1]
  • Untinni! —"Hurry!" or "Let us proceed!" [1]
  • Togo togu! —"Do not touch!" [1]
  • Omu'sata. —"Be quiet." [1]
  • Mambay— "agreed"

Production Notes

The initial appearance of Jawa Trade Talk was in the 1977 film, Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. Ben Burtt, the sound designer, developed a script for the actors portraying Jawas, drawing inspiration from the African language of Zulu. This script was then subjected to an increase in speed during the post-production phase. Despite its foundation in Zulu, individuals fluent in the language, such as Trevor Noah, the host of The Daily Show, have demonstrated the ability to provide translations.

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