Swahili Melee Names for Sheva
Jul 1, 2022 12:36:21 GMT 10
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Post by grimrose on Jul 1, 2022 12:36:21 GMT 10
This mod replaces the names of Sheva's melee moves to Swahili ones! I am not a Swahili speaker, so please, correct me if I am wrong with any of these translations.
*Below is an explanation of the names.
Lurking crocodile: I couldn't find a proper translation for an attack with a knee in Swahili and I didn't want to use Google translate, so I had to get more creative. Since Sheva's "knee" attack is from behind and can be performed after waiting for your partner's arm front attack, it reminded me of a crocodile; menacingly lurking in the water and waiting for the right time to strike.
Tusk of the Dingonek: The Dingonek is a bizarre mythological creature that has large, distinctive tusks. Being very powerful, it is described as being able to devour anything it desires. I wanted a name for a finishing move that represented something sharp and came from a powerful being, all the while being a part of African mythology. Hence, tusk of the Dingonek. Two things I'd like to mention: one, this creature is a part of Eastern African mythology, despite Sheva being raised in West Africa, I selected something from Eastern Africa since it is where Swahili is actually spoken, predominantly. Two, I am not entirely sure if the word "Dingonek" is actually the Swahili word for this creature. This creature has been attributed to Ugandan mythology, Uganda is home to dialect continua, especially, in the Bantu-speaking regions. This means that I am not entirely sure if the word used to describe this being is actually Dingonek in Swahili.
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| Original Name | New Name | Translation |
| Twist kick | Pembe za kifaru | Rhino's horn |
| Knee | Mamba kuotea | Lurking crocodile* |
| Roundhouse | Ngoma ya korongo | Dance of the crane |
| Somersault | Mruko wa kereng’ende | Flight of the dragonfly |
| Throat slit | Mnyongaji | Executioner/hangman |
| Impale | Mchomo | Stab/Sting |
| Double fang | Meno ya nyoka | Viper fangs |
| Spinning back kick | Pembe wa Dingonek | Tusk of the Dingonek* |
| Skull crusher | Mwangamizi | Destroyer |
| Pivot kick | Yenye miundu | Iron scythe |
Lurking crocodile: I couldn't find a proper translation for an attack with a knee in Swahili and I didn't want to use Google translate, so I had to get more creative. Since Sheva's "knee" attack is from behind and can be performed after waiting for your partner's arm front attack, it reminded me of a crocodile; menacingly lurking in the water and waiting for the right time to strike.
Tusk of the Dingonek: The Dingonek is a bizarre mythological creature that has large, distinctive tusks. Being very powerful, it is described as being able to devour anything it desires. I wanted a name for a finishing move that represented something sharp and came from a powerful being, all the while being a part of African mythology. Hence, tusk of the Dingonek. Two things I'd like to mention: one, this creature is a part of Eastern African mythology, despite Sheva being raised in West Africa, I selected something from Eastern Africa since it is where Swahili is actually spoken, predominantly. Two, I am not entirely sure if the word "Dingonek" is actually the Swahili word for this creature. This creature has been attributed to Ugandan mythology, Uganda is home to dialect continua, especially, in the Bantu-speaking regions. This means that I am not entirely sure if the word used to describe this being is actually Dingonek in Swahili.
Please enjoy!
Download Here
