Klingon Word of the Day for Monday, February 28, 2022 Klingon word: qaH Part of speech: noun Definition: sir Source: TKD _______________________________________________ bach Do' qaH A lucky shot sir... (ST3) yajchu' qaH Understood clearly, sir. (ST3) lu' qaH! Yes, sir! (KGT) (TKD 58): Names may be used in direct address (that is, calling somebody by name) at the beginning or end of the sentence. Other words used in direct address (such as {qaH} sir, {joHwI'} my lord) are used similarly... {lu' qaH} "Yes, sir!" (KGT 193): Misprounouncing {qaH} as {qagh} has often led to particularly unfortunate results. SEE ALSO: -neS your Honor (V8 suffix) - (TKD 43): There is but one suffix in this category. It is used to express extreme politeness or deference. It is used only in addressing a superior, someone of higher rank in the Klingon social, political, or military hierarchy. It is never required. qaleghneS I am honored to see you. HIja'neS do me the honor of telling me. This suffix is used rather infrequently by Klingons. yI' speak in an honorable or respectful fashion (v) - {jIyI'} With respect. (Uhura, STID) DochHa' be polite, civil, courteous (v) naD commend, praise (v) quvmoH honor (v) SeQ be formal, ritualistic, ceremonial (v) -- 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.