However, Shyriiwook was in fact just as intelligent a language as Basic. To outsiders, this language usually sounded like mere animalistic barks, roars, growls, and moans, conveying little more than emotion. I sound pretty stupid trying to speak Wookiee, but I understand it well enough.' ― Han Solo, describing Chewbacca to Sai'da ' …he's good company if you understand the peculiarities of Wookiee talk.