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Pronunciation Flashcards
by Lieven 04 May '17

04 May '17

I just found these pronunciation flashcards and was wondering who made them, or if it comes from somebody we know of? (we actually know most klingonists around here) I was surprised that the cards do use very new words like HeySel and 'a'ghen and the pronunciation marks seem to be correct as well. Apart from the very ugly used pIqaD font I think that those cards are really well done. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klingon-Alphabet-Learning-Letters-and-Words-Pronunc… -- Lieven L. Litaer aka Quvar valer 'utlh Grammarian of the KLI http://www.facebook.com/Klingonteacher http://www.klingonwiki.net

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More on {cheS}: {cheS}, {vel}, and {cheSvel}
by Michael Kúnin 04 May '17

04 May '17

As revealed in KGT, {cheSvel} is a type of a coat/cloak (with certain regional associations with {voSpegh Sep}). In 2012, {vel} was revealed as a verb meaning "cover, coat, mask". And then in 2016 {cheS} "a rabbit-like animal" was revealed. Qapla'!

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wIj jup in the paq'batlh
by Steven Boozer 03 May '17

03 May '17

For those interested, I stumbled across an example of {wIj jup} in the paq'batlh (in the section called {qeylIS SuvwI' qan je}): wIj jup SengmeywIj vIja'laHbe' jIHvaD ratlh pagh Dear old friend, I cannot speak of my tragedies, There is nothing left for me. (KGT 40): Use of these otherwise bizarre constructions indicates an unusual closeness between the possessor and what is possessed, comparable to the Federation Standard practice of using a derogatory epithet to show affection (as in "John, you [epithet], it's good to see you"). Indeed, this is the best interpretation of a phrase heard among Klingons who are particularly good friends: {wIj jup} ("friend mine"). A translation such as "my very good friend" or "my dear old friend" may come closer to what is intended. It is not known with certainty why this construction is found predominantly among the higher classes... As we know, this was Okrand's backfit to a scriptwriter's attempt to translate "my friend" literally} in DS9 "Blood Oath" when Kor called his old friend Curzon/Jadzia Dax {wIj jup}. -- Voragh tlhIngan ghantoH pIn'a' Ca'Non Master of the Klingons

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Klingon Word of the Day: Seng
by qurgh＠wizage.net 03 May '17

03 May '17

Klingon Word of the Day for Wednesday, May 03, 2017 Klingon word: Seng Part of speech: noun Definition: trouble Source: TKD This Klingon Word of the Day is brought to you by qurgh (qurgh(a)kli.org)

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Klingon Word of the Day: rey
by qurgh＠wizage.net 02 May '17

02 May '17

Klingon Word of the Day for Tuesday, May 02, 2017 Klingon word: rey Part of speech: verb Definition: squeeze and stretch out (windbag instrument) Source: KGT This Klingon Word of the Day is brought to you by qurgh (qurgh(a)kli.org)

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vIlle' pun
by SuStel 02 May '17

02 May '17

Oh god. I just realized what the pun is with *vIlle'*/minion:/ filet mignon -- SuStel http://trimboli.name

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mu' chu' chabel tetlh - Vote Now!
by qurgh lungqIj 01 May '17

01 May '17

After a delay due to my hard drive crashing and having to get a tooth pulled, I've finally be able to organize all the new words that were requested into a bunch of different categories. This poll is open to both full KLI members and Guest members. Each person gets 3 votes. The poll will only be open until 11:59PM on Monday May 9th, so go vote now!! https://www.kli.org/activities/qepmey/qepa-chamah-losdich/word-for-dr-okran… qurgh

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Klingon Word of the Day: nuHpIn
by qurgh＠wizage.net 01 May '17

01 May '17

Klingon Word of the Day for Sunday, April 30, 2017 Klingon word: nuHpIn Part of speech: noun Definition: weapons officer Source: KGT (221 KE, 263 EK) This Klingon Word of the Day is brought to you by qurgh (qurgh(a)kli.org)

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Klingon Word of the Day: magh
by qurgh＠wizage.net 01 May '17

01 May '17

Klingon Word of the Day for Monday, May 01, 2017 Klingon word: magh Part of speech: noun Definition: Klingon plant that most closely resembles grass Source: qep'a' 23 This Klingon Word of the Day is brought to you by qurgh (qurgh(a)kli.org)

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Klingon Word of the Day: yIb
by qurgh＠wizage.net 01 May '17

01 May '17

Klingon Word of the Day for Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Klingon word: yIb Part of speech: noun Definition: vent Source: TKD This Klingon Word of the Day is brought to you by qurgh (qurgh(a)kli.org)

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