Learn Akkadian: Ancient Phrases, Vocabulary & Culture

Basic Akkadian Greetings & Phrases
Shulmu – Health, Hello (informal)
Shulumma Heemeen – May you have good health (formal greeting)
Ana shamash? – What’s your name?
Enu [name]-im – My name is ...
Shumu – Name
Minu ittu? – Where are you from?
Babyloni ittu – I am from Babylon
Alupu intil? – Where do you live?
Akkad intil – I live in Akkad
Famous Akkadian Expressions
“Ištar ekallim šarrūt.” – Ištar is the queen of the heavens.
“Ninurta ilāni rabu.” – Ninurta is the great god.
“Ereshkigal šu nadîr.” – Ereshkigal holds the key to the underworld.
“Nin-ĝir-su ul īnāṭ.” – Ningirsu, the hero of Girsu.
“Nam-šub šarru.” – The farmer serves the king.
Common Akkadian Vocabulary
- Ilû – God
- Šarru – King
- Kišû – Earth
- Māru – Son
- Nin – Lady
- Rābû – Great
- Enūma – When
- Šu – Hand
- Alpu – Slave
- Gimillu – Worker
- Zamāru – Song
- Kussû – Throne
The Legacy of the Akkadians
The Akkadians were among the first to form an empire in Mesopotamia. Their innovations in administration, law, and military organization influenced subsequent civilizations.
The Akkadian language, through its cuneiform script, became the lingua franca of the region for centuries and contributed significantly to the development of writing systems.
Note: Akkadian is an extinct language, and our understanding comes from extensive archaeological studies.
Quick Quiz
1. What does "Ilû" mean?
KingGod
Hand
2. Translate "Shulmu".
Hello / HealthEarth
Worker
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