April 2026 - tlhIngan-Hol

Re: [tlhIngan Hol] [Tlhingan-hol] Klingon Word of the Day: QI
by janSIy . 01 May '26

01 May '26

It occurs to me I've never seen this proposed "coincidence", but I recently ran across this video again. It's a British show called QI and this show originally aired in 2009. https://youtu.be/n_WHxN1TnnE?t=20&si=s5cTArSQAqYtjgdR Do you suppose we got the word QI in response to this episode? BTW, I'm replying to a message from long ago, so don't look for a recent message about this. janSIy ________________________________ From: Steven Boozer <sboozer(a)uchicago.edu> Sent: Friday, August 7, 2015 9:17:39 AM To: tlhingan-hol(a)kli.org <tlhingan-hol(a)kli.org> Subject: Re: [Tlhingan-hol] Klingon Word of the Day: QI > Klingon Word of the Day for Friday, August 07, 2015 > > Klingon word: QI > Part of speech: noun > Definition: bridge (over a river) Qov < MO (8/2012): "The word for bridge (as in over a river) is {QI} (one of those weird vowel-final words). Maltz said that would apply to the kind of rope bridge you described (as well as more substantial bridges). QeS (7/29/2013): ... while we were travelling to Fort Mifflin, the topic of the new word {QI} "bridge" came up in conversation in Lawrence's car, and I took the opportunity to ask Marc an associated question. Since we lack a verb for to go across in the sense of crossing a river, I've wondered for a while now as to whether {vegh} "go through" might be appropriate. When I asked Marc this, he explained that in order to sensibly talk about {vegh}-ing a bridge, the bridge would have to be covered over - that is, some form of {'och}. So basically, it seems that to {vegh} an object, the object must completely encircle the vector of travel. (Marc did also add that it need not be pedantically exact: a meshwork or cage-like object can also be {vegh}-ed, so long as the object is still essentially ringlike or tunnel-like.) HQ 12.2: {qa'rI'} is also used for the end of bounded space which is seen as having length even if it is not enclosed space. Thus, it is used for the end of a road, the end of a bridge, the end of a long field. ... On the other hand, if a bridge is under construction and lies halfway across a river or gorge or freeway, it may be said to have a {megh'an} (or {'er'In}). N.B. do not confuse with the noun {meH} "bridge (aboard ship)" (or probably "control room" aboard a submarine which technically don't have bridges, at least not in the US Navy). Pun: Cf. Pierre Boule's novel & classic movie "Bridge Over the River Kwai" (!) -- Voragh Ca'Non Master of the Klingons _______________________________________________ Tlhingan-hol mailing list Tlhingan-hol(a)kli.org http://mail.kli.org/mailman/listinfo/tlhingan-hol

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Klingon Word of the Day: jung (verb)
by Klingon Word of the Day 30 Apr '26

30 Apr '26

Klingon Word of the Day for Thursday, April 30, 2026 Klingon word: jung Part of speech: verb Definition: flitter, dart Source: qep'a' 32 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: tera' majaj tIy (noun)
by Klingon Word of the Day 29 Apr '26

29 Apr '26

Klingon Word of the Day for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Klingon word: tera' majaj tIy Part of speech: noun Definition: kale Source: qepHom 2023 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: lab (verb)
by Klingon Word of the Day 28 Apr '26

28 Apr '26

Klingon Word of the Day for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Klingon word: lab Part of speech: verb Definition: transmit data (away from a place) Source: TKD (91 KE, 158 EK) This Klingon Word of the Day is brought to you by qurgh (qurgh(a)kli.org)

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Tongue of the Warriors
by Lieven L. Litaer 27 Apr '26

27 Apr '26

Dear friends of the Klingon language, Celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of Star Trek, I am proud to present my new work on the history of the Klingon language. This book expands the origins of the language from a minor footnote in movie making-ofs into a comprehensive compendium of everything you need to know about it. Rather than being just a dry description of facts, this book takes a personal, narrative approach, describing the development and growth of the language from my own perspective, as I experienced it over the years. "Tongue of the Warriors" is aimed at Klingonists, true Trekkies, and dedicated enthusiasts, but also at those who want to discover what Klingon really is. Dive into nearly 400 pages of information covering every major occurrence of the Klingon language — from Marc Okrand’s early life to interviews with Michael Dorn and insights into the latest episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Get it now as paperback, hardcover oder Kindle ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/3911787006 More information is found on the Klingon Language Wiki https://klingon.wiki/En/TongueOfTheWarriors -- Lieven L. Litaer aka the "Klingon Teacher from Germany" https://tlhInganHol.com

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Klingon Word of the Day: tel'em (noun)
by Klingon Word of the Day 27 Apr '26

27 Apr '26

Klingon Word of the Day for Monday, April 27, 2026 Klingon word: tel'em Part of speech: noun Definition: mentor Source: qep'a' 26 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: bIlIS ngutlhmey (noun)
by Klingon Word of the Day 26 Apr '26

26 Apr '26

Klingon Word of the Day for Sunday, April 26, 2026 Klingon word: bIlIS ngutlhmey Part of speech: noun Definition: Blissymbols Source: qep'a' 30, Toki Pona: The Language of Good 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: jaghla' (noun)
by Klingon Word of the Day 25 Apr '26

25 Apr '26

Klingon Word of the Day for Saturday, April 25, 2026 Klingon word: jaghla' Part of speech: noun Definition: enemy commander Source: 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: neq (verb)
by Klingon Word of the Day 24 Apr '26

24 Apr '26

Klingon Word of the Day for Friday, April 24, 2026 Klingon word: neq Part of speech: verb Definition: intersect Source: qep'a' 25 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: DenIb Qatlh (noun)
by Klingon Word of the Day 23 Apr '26

23 Apr '26

Klingon Word of the Day for Thursday, April 23, 2026 Klingon word: DenIb Qatlh Part of speech: noun Definition: Denebian slime devil Source: TKD:K-E This Klingon Word of the Day is brought to you by qurgh (qurgh(a)kli.org)

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