How to Write in Hylian

Last Updated: November 5, 2020 Approved

You're playing Legend of Zelda, and you come upon a sign. What are those scribbles? No, they're not just random signs--it's Hylian! Here's how you can start writing in the language of Hyrule.

Steps

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You must learn the Hylian Alphabet. Click on the picture to see it clearly.
2
Grab a few sheets of paper and a pencil to write with.

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3
Copy the Hylian key in your own writing. This will help you remember it, and, you'll have a nifty copy in case you forgot!
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Now, jot down your name (In English).
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Go letter by letter, and write the Hylian equivalent.
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Keep practicing with other words that help you use a variety of Hylian letters. This will help you memorize.
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When you feel like it, upgrade to sentences--but only write it in Hylian. It's okay if you have to keep looking at the key you made.
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Then try reading the in-game language!
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You're done! Make sure to keep practicing whenever there is spare time!

Community Q&A

Question

How do I learn how to speak in Hylian?

Community Answer

In game, the Hylian language is implied to be whatever you speak normally. It’s just the written aspect that changes.
Question

How do I say "Sarah" in Hylian?

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Community Answer

It's just "Sarah." Hylian is only a form of writing, you pronounce it the same.
Question

Are there any symbols to the Hylian language?

Community Answer

Hylian uses the following: comma (,), period (.), colon (:) and semicolon (;), as they would be used in English. Ancient Hylian (more blocky, and not shown here) does not use spaces between words, only sentences, so no punctuation symbols are used. You may see a mix of the two in fan writing.