Simlish facts for kids
Simlish is a special, made-up language that characters called Sims speak in The Sims games. Game creators made Simlish to save money. It was also a way to make the Sims sound unique, instead of saying the same things over and over in different real-world languages.
What is Simlish?
Simlish is not a real language you can learn like English or French. It's a mix of sounds and words that don't have a direct meaning in our world. The Sims use it to talk about their feelings, needs, and daily lives in the game.
Why Was Simlish Created?
When The Sims game was first made, the creators faced a challenge. If the Sims spoke real languages, they would need to record thousands of lines for every language the game was sold in. This would be very expensive! Also, players might get tired of hearing the same phrases repeatedly. By inventing Simlish, the creators made the game more fun and kept costs down. It also lets players imagine what the Sims are saying, making the game more creative.
Speaking Simlish
Even though Simlish is made up, some words and phrases are used often. Here are a few examples you might hear in the game:
| Simlish | English |
|---|---|
| Sul Sul | Hello |
| Ragen Plaga | I want to sleep |
| Urr rahh | Oh yeah |
| Myshuno | A game |
| NooBoo | Baby |
| Soo Soo | Bye bye |
| Araganda | Move away |
Some people think Simlish sounds like a mix of different real languages, like Tagalog, Ukrainian, French, and English. But it's mostly just fun sounds!
Written Simlish
You can see written Simlish in The Sims 2 and The Sims 3 games. It often looks like strange symbols, a bit like Zodiac signs or special characters from a Wingdings font on a computer. However, important text like the names of your Sims, helpful hints, and messages on the screen are always written in the language you choose for the game (like English or Spanish). These are usually shown in a font called Comic Sans MS.
See also
In Spanish: Simlish para niños
