Lots of times, I see people using "Jedis" and "Siths" (I also use that), but it doesn't feel right. Or, maybe, it's correct.
Is there official word on this? What's the correct plural of Jedi and Sith?
asked Mar 26, 2015 at 0:42
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12The words "Jedis" and "Siths" aren't used in any of the scripts or novelisations.– ValorumCommented Mar 26, 2015 at 0:54
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2It's actually a good question. I see the incorrect plural forms often all over the Internet. This will be a useful question to point people to. You got my +1.– Null ♦Commented Mar 26, 2015 at 2:26
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4Just think of the Jedi and the Sith as fish.– DaftCommented Mar 26, 2015 at 9:39
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7Maybe just like latin words Jedi is plural, and the singular form is Jedus? :p– LyrionCommented Mar 26, 2015 at 9:49
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@Lyrion Haha.. That's awesome!– Doctor DoomCommented Mar 26, 2015 at 11:41
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4 Answers
Jedi:
Mace Windu: ...you must realize there aren't enough Jedi to protect the Republic. We are keepers of the peace, not soldiers. -- Episode II
Sith:
It's difficult to find conclusive proof that the plural of "Sith" is "Sith" because (a) there are so few Sith and (b) the plural is usually given as "Sith Lords". These are the best I can find in the scripts:
Yoda: Destroy the Sith, we must. -- Episode III
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Anakin: The Sith rely on their passion for their strength. They think inward, only about themselves. -- Episode III
Yoda and Anakin may be referring to the Sith Order rather than multiple Sith (Sidious and Vader in Yoda's case). In Anakin's case in particular, though, he uses the plural "their", "they", and "themselves" in the two sentences, so it's quite possible he is referring to individual members of the Sith Order. It would also make little sense to say that the Sith Order has "passion for their strength", so it's more likely he's referring to individual Sith members.
Also, this archived page from starwars.com describes the Sith and says:
Power-hungry Sith practitioners fought amongst themselves and dwindled their numbers. Weakened by infighting, the Sith were easily wiped out by the Jedi.
Again, this may refer to the Sith Order rather than multiple Sith, but the previous sentence refers to Sith practitioners rather than the order.
As @Richard noted in a comment, there is no use of "Jedis" or "Siths" in any of the scripts (even in the non-dialogue scene descriptions).
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71I have my doubts that citing Yoda to answer grammar questions leads to somewhere…– HolgerCommented Mar 26, 2015 at 10:48
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13@Holger Yoda says his words out of order but doesn't use incorrect plurals. Nonetheless, I found and added a quote by Anakin that I think is more conclusive. Better now?– Null ♦Commented Mar 26, 2015 at 13:28
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7@Null: I know that, as far as I know, all uses are consistent and I agree with your answer. It’s just irresistible to comment on cites of Yoda in a grammar question… or well, to comment on cites of Yoda in a grammar question, irresistible it is…– HolgerCommented Mar 26, 2015 at 13:40
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6@Holger Heh, yes, a good joke, it is. But also useful, it was. Spurred me to find a better quote, it did.– Null ♦Commented Mar 26, 2015 at 13:45
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2@Holger Technically, Yoda’s speaking is grammatical, just unusual. The word order works as far as English grammar rules are concerned.– KRyanCommented Mar 26, 2015 at 15:14
The correct answer is “Jedi” and “Sith”.
Obi-Wan: But he still has much to learn, Master. His abilities have made him... well arrogant.
Yoda: Yes. Yes. A flaw more and more common among Jedi. Too sure of themselves they are. Even the older, more experienced ones.
Obi-Wan: You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them. You were to bring balance to the force, not leave it in darkness.
Anakin Skywalker: [shouts] I hate you.
answered Mar 26, 2015 at 0:55
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1Your second quote doesn't really illustrate your point; "Sith" is also a word to describe the group, so saying "the Sith" isn't using it as a plural Commented Mar 26, 2015 at 1:00
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Why did you include Yoda who doesn't know grammar well? Commented Mar 26, 2015 at 1:08
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9@JasonBaker He is clearly referring to them in plural, see " not join them". Commented Mar 26, 2015 at 1:18
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5@SS Yoda changes sentence structure, he seems to have a firm grasp on plurality and all other grammar. I'll find you another quote if the fact there's never an "s" on "jedi" or "sith" anywhere isn't enough. Commented Mar 26, 2015 at 1:22
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2@JasonBaker, it does illustrate it. Would you say "the German" when talking about German citizenry? Commented Mar 26, 2015 at 17:10
Pre-Visla: You're not Jedi, so what are you?
Darth Maul: We are Sith.
Pre-Visla: Do you serve Count Dooku?
Darth Maul: I serve no one.
Pre-Visla: I thought there can only be two Sith: a master and an apprentice?
INDISPUTABLE EVIDENCE!
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1As well as what another user has said it might be helpful to edit this to explicitly state what your actual answer to the question is here.– TheLethalCarrot ♦Commented Mar 13, 2019 at 13:45
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Could you explain how this is any more "indisputable" than the existing answers?– F1KrazyCommented Mar 13, 2019 at 14:01
"The Jedi" refers collectively to the group. You can probably go either way with the plural: "There are 3 Jedi(s) in the next room" / "There are 3 Jedi masters in the next room".
"Siths" sounds like you have a speech impediment.
And don't quote Yoda here. Bad example his grammar is, mmmmmyesssssssss.
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