What insult does Gimli say?

Either way, Gimli of course takes offense at this, and replies with "Ishkhaqwi ai durugnul" which means "I spit on your grave" in the common tongue. It is said in an old form of Dwarvish, known as Khuzdul.
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What is the insult Gimli says to haldir?

(I spit upon your grave!)
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What did Gimli say to haldir in Lothlorien?

He says,"I spit upon your grave".
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What does Gimli say to Legolas?

Gimli and Legolas are in the boats together, and Gimli says to Legolas, “I have been dealt a wound beyond all healing, for I have looked the last upon that which was fairest. Henceforth I will call nothing fair unless it be her gift to me.”
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What did Gimli say to haldir Reddit?

100 years old may he rest in peace.
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What does Gimli say to Galadriel?

But you commanded me to name my desire'. Galadriel's response surprised all of the Elves: she granted Gimli's wish and gave him three golden strands of her hair, which Gimli promised to set them in crystal as a "pledge of good will between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days."
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What did Thorin say in Elvish?

When meeting with Thranduil, Thorin says, “Imrid amrâd ursul” – “Die a fiery death.” When Thorin then recounts the meeting to Balin from his prison cell, he states that he told Thranduil “to 'Ishkh khakfe andu null'” – “pour my excrement on his head.” Another dwarvish insult came from Gimli in The Fellowship of the ...
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Does Gimli speak Elvish?

Gimli knows a bit of Elvish. The Elvish tongue was not kept secret and many people know some basics of it. Gimli just assumed that something was going to change during the seige (why else would Aragorn yell something) and any change in combat type was good for Gimli.
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Is Legolas older than Gandalf?

Gandalf has a younger form in Middle-Earth who is appeared to be about 60 but in reality he is 2019 making him older than Middle-Earth. Legolas was not born in TA 87, that date was made up for a reference book to the films. His actual date of birth is unknown.
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Why did Gimli ask for her hair?

From wikipedia: ...he admits that he desires a single strand of her golden hair, so that he might treasure it and preserve it as an heirloom of his house. Show activity on this post. Tolkien made it very clear in his story that Gimli was enchanted (not literally) by Galadriel.
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What does thranduil mean in Elvish?

Sindarin - Thranduil.mp3

The name Thranduil means "Vigorous spring" in Sindarin, from tharan ("vigorous") and lenited tuil ("spring"). Though the name is said to be of Silvan origin, Tolkien's notes on tharan state it was used only in Sindarin.
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Is Galadriel a maiar?

Galadriel possessed a tremendous amount of magical powers, and was said to be the greatest of the Ñoldor after Fëanor. When she still lived in the Undying Lands, she had been a pupil of Yavanna and Aulë, and she later became a friend of Melian the Maia.
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What did Aragorn say to haldir?

Aragorn: "Merin le telim." (I wish we may come with you.) [Haldir answers quietly, again so that only Aragorn can hear his words.] Aragorn: "Henio, aníron boe ammen i dulu lîn!" (Please, understand, we need your support!)
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What does Aragorn say to haldir at Helm's Deep?

Haldir arrives to Helm's Deep. aragorn [to haldir]: Mae govannen, Haldir. aragorn [to haldir]: 'Welcome, Haldir. '
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Why is Gandalf called mithrandir?

Although Gandalf is his most commonly-used moniker, he went by several other names as well. In his origins as a Maiar spirit in Valinor, he was known as Olorin. In Gondor, he was known as Mithrandir, meaning Grey Pilgrim. The White Rider was his name to those who saw him on his great white horse, Shadowfax.
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What power does Arwen's necklace have?

Arwen gave it to Aragorn as a reminder of how much she loves him. It shows that nothing, not even her own immortality, is more important than her love for him. The necklace can also be seen as a symbol of hope. It was able to get Aragorn, and possibly Frodo, through tough times.
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What does Mae Govannen mean?

He's even looked up other phrases in Sindarin to send me! For those of you who wonder: Mae govannen means "Well met", or something to that effect. It's very nice!
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What does Thorin shout in Dwarvish?

Thorin shouts Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu! at the Battle of Five Armies.
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What is the light of earendil?

The Star of Eärendil is the light that shines in the horizon both in the morning and the evening. It consists in a boat raised by the Valar and led by Eärendil, who carries a shining Silmaril while watching the Doors of Night.
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What did Kili say to Tauriel in Elvish?

Kíli says to Tauriel “amrâlimê” […] “amrâl” – means “love”. It used the abstract construction aCCâC as seen in the Tolkien original khuzdul words such as “aglâb”.
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What is he saying does he offer us insult?

Quotes. Gloin : What does he say? Does he offer us insult? Gandalf : No Master Gloin, he's offering you food.
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Did Thranduil get his gems?

In the end, after Thranduil finally agrees to fight in the Battle of the Five Armies, and helps the dwarves prevail against the evil that comes out of Angmar, he is given back the jewels by Bard, who has claimed them as a fourteenth share of the treasure, as was promised him by Thorin.
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