valar dohaeris
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Meaning · English
An expression used as an affirmation of duty to a higher purpose or authority.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If Valar Morghulis, then I shall do my very best in paying it forward in the time I have left. Valar Dohaeris.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “valar dohaeris” mean?
An expression used as an affirmation of duty to a higher purpose or authority.
Is “valar dohaeris” formal or informal?
valar dohaeris is generally slang.