[tlhIngan Hol] Klingon Word of the Day: yuD

[Steven Boozer]

Klingon Word of the Day for Monday, December 13, 2021

Klingon word: 	yuD
Part of speech: 	verb
Definition: 	be dishonest
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yuD; jey'naS rur 
dishonest as a double-headed ax (KGT; common simile)

per yuD 
code name (KGT)

TREK TRIVIA:
  "I've dealt with the High Command. Vulcans can lie and cheat with the best of them." (Archer, ENT "The Forge")

COMMANDER: It is unworthy of a Vulcan to resort to subterfuge.
SPOCK:               You're being clever, Commander. That is unworthy 
                            of a Romulan. It is not a lie to keep the truth to oneself.
                            (TOS “The Enterprise Incident”)

“Romulans – they’re so predictably treacherous.” (Weyoun, DS9 “Image in the Sand”)

SEE:
yuDHa'  	be honest (v)
  - yuDHa'; ghIt rur 
    honest as an ax head (or, "open hand") (KGT; common simile)

SEE ALSO:
nep 		lie, fib (v)
ngor 		cheat (v)
qal 		be corrupt (v)
Hat 		be illegal (v)
HeS 		commit a crime (v)

vIt 		tell the truth (v)
'Il 		be sincere (v)
matlh 		be loyal (v)

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