Klingon Word of the Day for Saturday, November 12, 2022 Klingon word: luq Part of speech: excl Definition: yes, okay, I will Source: TKD _______________________________________________ luq joHwI' Yes, my lord. (ST3 & KGT) luq, ratlh Okay, he remains. KCD (Lang. Lab) (KGT 196f): Because there are two forms of the word meaning Yes, I will-- {lu'} and {luq} --no confusion can result from mispronouncing /'/ as /q/. On the other hand, if /'/ is left off entirely and the word is pronounced {lu}, it may be taken to be the verb {lu}, meaning "fall (from power)", a status one probably does not want to attribute to someone in a position to give orders or grant requests. (STK [ie. KCD novelization] p.23f [spelling as in book]): Then speaking to Pok, but looking directly into Vok's face, [K'Tar] said, "Throw this {veQ} out." Pok stood and moved toward Vok, reaching for the unwanted guest. "{bIyem'a'!}" Vok said. Pok stopped short of grabbing Vok... "The celebration," Vok said, "was declared a {lop'no}. You have invited the spirits of all our Klingon ancestors. Tradition dictates that all are welcome to the {lop 'no]. Even ancient rivals. Even me, K'Tar." "{Chut Quj}," K'Tar said. "{Luq ratlh}," Pok said, almost spitting his words at Vok. SEE: lu' Yes! Okay! OK! I will! (excl.) lu' Ha' ! Okay, let's go. (CK) lu', qaH! Yes, sir! (KGT) lu' joHwI' Yes, my Lord. (KGT) -- Voragh, Ca'Non Master of the Klingons Please contribute relevant vocabulary or notes from the last year or two. I’ve fallen woefully behind in updating my files.