April 2020 - tlhIngan-Hol

Klingon Word of the Day: nev'aQ
by Klingon Word of the Day 09 Apr '20

09 Apr '20

Klingon Word of the Day for Thursday, April 09, 2020 Klingon word: nev'aQ Part of speech: noun Definition: sarcophagus (simple) Source: qep'a' 24 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: tlhaq
by Klingon Word of the Day 08 Apr '20

08 Apr '20

Klingon Word of the Day for Wednesday, April 08, 2020 Klingon word: tlhaq Part of speech: noun Definition: chronometer, clock Source: TKD This Klingon Word of the Day is brought to you by qurgh (qurgh(a)kli.org)

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Talks with Advanced Klingon Speakers
by Jackson Bradley 08 Apr '20

08 Apr '20

Hey y'all! I'm still looking for advanced Klingon speakers willing to do quick chats over hangouts, skype, or whatever. I'm just looking for speakers to talk about themselves, their life, what it is they do, etc. Our discussions will be recorded and uploaded to my Youtube channel for new speakers to a) get practice listening to real-world, spoken Klingon and b) be introduced to and be inspired by well-known Klingon speakers. I've had two greats discussions with two greats guests up until now and would love to keep doing this series in the near future. Please do contact me if at all interested! Best, DeSDu' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05iAhmdW7JI&lc=Ugw9UYRVWiW3PxiW-0Z4AaABAg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR_1nBnWYrk&t=500s

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Klingon Word of the Day: ngawDeq
by Klingon Word of the Day 07 Apr '20

07 Apr '20

Klingon Word of the Day for Tuesday, April 07, 2020 Klingon word: ngawDeq Part of speech: noun Definition: mixing stick with flattened, paddlelike end Source: KGT This Klingon Word of the Day is brought to you by qurgh (qurgh(a)kli.org)

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can we say {vay' QaQ} ?
by mayqel qunen'oS 07 Apr '20

07 Apr '20

In English we can say: "something good has happened", and in case someone wonders we can say *exactly* the same in Greek too. And now suppose we want to say this in Klingon.. Option A: {qaSpu' QaQbogh vay'}. Option B: (qaSpu' vay' QaQ). As far as option A goes, all's good. But there's something weird with option B; if I read {vay' QaQ} without translating it in english I "feel" it ok. But if I translate it as "good something", it "feels" weird. So, I'd like to ask: Meaning-wise, is the {qaSpu' vay' QaQ} a "normal" construction, or is this klingon phrase as weird as saying "(a) good something has happened" ? ~ mayqel qunen'oS

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qalIgharI' Qel muchpa'Hom
by Jackson Bradley 06 Apr '20

06 Apr '20

Hello to all! It is my great pleasure to announce that I have translated *The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari*, a 1920 silent movie directed by Robert Wiene, and published it to Youtube as *qalIgharI' Qel muchpa'Hom*. Note that the intertitles are written in pIqaD only--no romanization. My hope is that this film will be a great tool for any hoping to hone their ability to read pIqaD! I hope y'all will enjoy! Link to the film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJeB5kSDHAE For more info about the translation, visit the Klingon Wiki! http://klingon.wiki/En/TheCabinetOfDoctorCaligari Best, DeSDu'

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Klingon Word of the Day: Quv
by Klingon Word of the Day 06 Apr '20

06 Apr '20

Klingon Word of the Day for Monday, April 06, 2020 Klingon word: Quv Part of speech: noun Definition: coordinates 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: pel'aQ
by Klingon Word of the Day 05 Apr '20

05 Apr '20

Klingon Word of the Day for Sunday, April 05, 2020 Klingon word: pel'aQ Part of speech: noun Definition: shell (of an egg) Source: KGT (223 KE, 256 EK) This Klingon Word of the Day is brought to you by qurgh (qurgh(a)kli.org)

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An additional layer to the "verb-centered"ness of klingon.
by mayqel qunen'oS 05 Apr '20

05 Apr '20

On numerous occasions I've read, that one of the ways to see if a person is lying, is by noticing if he's trying to "distance" himself from whatever he's being asked about. A person lying, will try to distance himself from the issue he's lying about, which is something which often manifests by him using noun-centered speech. For example, if the interrogator asks an officer: "did you betray our position to the romulan fleet ?" Then, an officer telling the truth would be more likely to reply "no, I didn't", whether someone lying, would be more prone to saying something like: "no disclosing of our position to the romulans took place". Now, I'd be the last person to concern myself with what a klingon would or would not say, or how he'd choose to say it.. But every time I read/see/hear the way a person lying would choose to reply, i.e. usually by resorting to noun-centered speech, I can't help wondering whether the "verb-centered"ness of klingon, couldn't have the additional purpose of expressing an important characteristic of the warrior race: That a warrior needs to be honest, assuming responsibilty for his actions, which primarily is achieved by telling/admiting the truth. Or, seeing this in reverse.. Klingons use a verb-centered language, because their "default" behavior is telling the truth. Not that there wouldn't be dishonest klingons, and of course someone can lie and be dishonest in "verb-centered" speech as well; but I just can't shake the impression that there can be an additional "layer", an additional significance to the "verb-centered"ness of klingon.. ~ mayqel qunen'oS damn, do I love klingon !

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medical terms
by Lieven L. Litaer 05 Apr '20

05 Apr '20

I've noticed that people talk about the current pandemic in Klingon as well, so I have compiled a list of useful words. I first started that list about the corona virus, but soon noticed that those words could certainly also be used for other diseases. Have a look at the page and tell me if I missed anything important. Of course, you can simply edit he page directly: http://klingon.wiki/En/MedicalTerms -- Lieven L. Litaer aka the "Klingon Teacher from Germany" http://www.tlhInganHol.com

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