[tlhIngan Hol] Klingon Word of the Day: Doch

[Steven Boozer]

Klingon Word of the Day for Monday, March 03, 2025

Klingon word: Doch
Part of speech: verb
Definition: be rude
Source: TKD
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AFAIK not used in a sentence.

SEE ALSO:
Qut 		be vulgar (v)
tlhIv 		be insubordinate (v)
qej 		be grouchy, mean (v)
naH 		be hostile, malicious, unfriendly, antagonistic (v)

DochHa'  	be polite, civil, courteous (v) (DSC)

(Lieven, 1/01/2018):  Okrand suggested a way to say polite in Klingon, using {DochHa'}.  For the glossary, he added: "be polite is okay. Also be civil, courteous. Very un-Klingon!" 

SEE ALSO:
yI' 		speak in an honorable or respectful fashion (v)
SeQ 		be formal, ritualistic, ceremonial (v)
tay 		be civilized

TREK NOTES:
"I was just being polite." (Worf to Bridge Crew, TNG "Heart of Glory")

Nick Nicholas:  "Is it just me (and I know for a fact it isn't), or does talking in Klingon actually force you to be rude?" 
Richard Kennaway: "No, talking Terran forces you to be wittering, vague, and indecisive."  [source?]

--
Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons