[tlhIngan Hol] Klingon Word of the Day: qaH
Steven Boozer
sboozer at uchicago.edu
Mon Feb 28 12:22:33 PST 2022
Klingon Word of the Day for Monday, February 28, 2022
Klingon word: qaH
Part of speech: noun
Definition: sir
Source: TKD
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bach Do' qaH
A lucky shot sir... (ST3)
yajchu' qaH
Understood clearly, sir. (ST3)
lu' qaH!
Yes, sir! (KGT)
(TKD 58): Names may be used in direct address (that is, calling somebody by name) at the beginning or end of the sentence. Other words used in direct address (such as {qaH} sir, {joHwI'} my lord) are used similarly... {lu' qaH} "Yes, sir!"
(KGT 193): Misprounouncing {qaH} as {qagh} has often led to particularly unfortunate results.
SEE ALSO:
-neS your Honor (V8 suffix)
- (TKD 43): There is but one suffix in this category. It is used to express extreme politeness or deference. It is used only in addressing a superior, someone of higher rank in the Klingon social, political, or military hierarchy. It is never required.
qaleghneS I am honored to see you.
HIja'neS do me the honor of telling me.
This suffix is used rather infrequently by Klingons.
yI' speak in an honorable or respectful fashion (v)
- {jIyI'} With respect. (Uhura, STID)
DochHa' be polite, civil, courteous (v)
naD commend, praise (v)
quvmoH honor (v)
SeQ be formal, ritualistic, ceremonial (v)
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Voragh, Ca'Non Master of the Klingons
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