Created for the Star Trek television show and related films, Klingon is the spoken language of the Klingon alien race. The fictional language has been appropriated by fans and linguists, who have translated texts using a written form of the language and created dictionaries and journals dedicated to it.
Common Words and Phrases
- Yes: HIja' or HISlaH
- No: ghobe'
- Hello: nuqneH
- What's happening?: qaStaH nuq?
- Good!: maj
- Well done!: majQa'
- Don't be silly.: yIDoghQo'
- Your mother has a smooth forehead!: Hab SoSlI' Quch!
- We are Klingons!: tlhIngan maH!
- Happy birthday: qoSlIj DatIvjaj
- Shut up!: bIjatlh 'e' yImev
Klingon Podcasts and MP3s
- Podcast of Klingon Bible translation and discussion: Klingon Word
batleth(1 Answer)
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The bat'leth is the name of a Klingon sword. The name supposedly translates roughly to "sword of honor"
What was the inspiration for the Klingon weapon the batleth?(0 Answers)
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No answers yet.
Anyone know a good Klingon dictionary?(1 Answer)
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How about The Klingon Dictionary by Marc Okrand http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512VKC24XWL._SL500_AA240_.jpg http://www.amazon.com/Klingon-Dictionary-Star-Trek/dp/067174559X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8 ...
References
Fast Facts
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Language called "tlhIngan Hol" in Klingon
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Most spoken fictional language
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Characterized by Object-Verb-Subject word order
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Copyright to language owned by Paramount Pictures
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Grammar and vocabulary developed by linguist Mark Okrand
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Referenced in
Chuck, Frasier, My Wife and Kids, NCIS, ER, The Simpsons, South Park and Farscape
