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7(+7/-0)electrolyteGeneral NounAny substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in a solvent.
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5(+0/-5)uprootVerbThe farmer uproots the cabbages. i.e. to pull something out. I do not like QIq for this.
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12(+12/-0)politicianLanguage UserA person who is professionally involved in the politics. Also a derogatory term for a person who manipulates or pleases others just to gain own advantage. For example Gowron is described as a politician in DS9
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13(+5/-8)"to experience bloodlust"VerbNot so useful IRL, perhaps, but very important in Klingon contexts. It doesn't appear as if there is a standalone word for the excitement and emotion that comes from battle, like the scandinavian "berserk"
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16(+6/-10)wipeVerbto rub against (or with) something, perhaps to remove or spread a substance. "In order to remove his blood, I wiped my blade on his uniform."
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22(+0/-22)commemoration for Jesus christGeneral Nounit's a celebreation from the bible
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17(+17/-0)RomaniaGeneral NounpuH 'ewropDaq
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5(+1/-4)Moon and Solar EclipseGeneral NounEclipse
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19(+19/-0)Cerebral palsyBody PartCerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood
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25(+25/-0)kangarooAnimalAn upright herbivorous marsupial that moves by jumping, or the Klingon equivalent
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26(+26/-0)social term with the morpheme {-no'}Grammar{lop} 'celebrate' + {-no'} = {lopno'} 'celebration, party'. This request for at least one other noun with {-no'}
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25(+25/-0)shrimpAnimaldecapod crustaceans with elongated bodies and a primarily swimming mode of locomotion
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26(+26/-0)harnessGeneral Nounrestraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps. "A defective harness is a safety risk."
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26(+26/-0)tether, leashGeneral Nounrope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement. "The astronaut made sure she her tether was secure before the spacewalk."
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26(+26/-0)beepVerbmake a short usually high-pitched sound (as from a horn or an electronic device) that serves as a signal or warning. "At the end of the countdown, the timer will beep."
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26(+26/-0)strapGeneral Nounlong, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like, used to secure clothing, cargo et. al. "They tightened the straps of the harness."
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26(+26/-0)propagandaGeneral Nounconcerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behavior of large numbers of people
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26(+26/-0)nugget, chunk, clumpGeneral Nounsmall compact mass. "The miners processed the nuggets of ore."
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26(+26/-0)hermit, recluseLanguage Usersomeone who lives alone and shuns human companionship. "Some of the devotees of the monastery on Boreth became hermits."
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25(+25/-0)beadGeneral Nounsmall, round object with a hole to allow it to be threaded on a cord or wire. "The beads came off the necklace and scattered everywhere."
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24(+6/-18)xenophobiaGeneral Nounprejudice or discrimination against foreigners
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27(+27/-0)X-rayGeneral Nounwavelength of ray capable of passing through soft matter and photographing the inside of a person, animal, etc.
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29(+29/-0)interestGeneral Nounmoney either charged by a lender for a loan, or accrued on an account or investment
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29(+29/-0)profitGeneral Nounmonetary gain, advantage, or benefit
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29(+29/-0)ant(s), formicidaeGeneral Nounsmall insect, proverbial for industry, that lives in highly organized societies. They are known as the rulers of the Earth.
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26(+7/-19)face maskGeneral Nouna covering for the mouth and nose that is worn especially to reduce the spread of infectious agents (such as viruses or bacteria)
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31(+29/-2)bastardGeneral Nounan illegitimate child, a child born out of wedlock
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25(+6/-19)nuclear, be nuclearVerbTo describe nuclear power or weapons
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30(+30/-0)geodeGeneral Nounhollow, vaguely spherical rocks, in which masses of mineral matter (which may include crystals) are secluded
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30(+30/-0)comaGeneral Noundeep state of prolonged unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened, fails to respond normally to painful stimuli, light, or sound, lacks a normal wake-sleep cycle; and does not initiate voluntary actions
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28(+28/-0)oatGeneral Nounspecies of cereal grain grown for its seed
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30(+30/-0)pidgin, creole, contact languageGeneral Nounstable natural language that develops from the simplifying and mixing of different languages into a new one within a fairly brief period of time
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30(+30/-0)socio-historical term with the morpheme {-qeq}General NounThe verb {tay} 'be civilized' is nominalized with the morpheme {-qeq} to form {tayqeq} 'civilization'. This request is for at least one additional noun with {-qeq}, preferably a sociological or historical term
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28(+28/-0)instinct (singular)General Noun{Duj} means 'instincts' in the plural. This request is for a singular 'instinct'.
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30(+30/-0)bowling, ninepins, tenpinsGeneral Noungame played by rolling a ball down an alley and trying to knock over a group of upright standing pins
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28(+28/-0)golfGeneral Nouncompetitive game whose players propel an object into each of a series of goal-zones in the minimum number of strokes
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29(+29/-0)vanillaGeneral Nounplant yielding an extract used in flavoring food or in perfumes
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30(+30/-0)gingerGeneral Nounpungent aromatic rhizome of an herb, used as a spice
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31(+31/-0)read lipsVerbto understand what people are saying by watching the movement of their lips
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19(+19/-0)pimple, acne, zits, gorchBody PartBreakout on the skin that occurs among human HojnIypu' or during jaktahla on Klingons
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29(+29/-0)bill, actGeneral NounA piece of legislation: Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act.
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30(+11/-19)bribeGeneral Nounmoney or a gift given for the purpose of corrupting the recipient's behavior
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31(+31/-0)criminal term with the morpheme {-mang}Grammarthe verb {'ur} 'commit treason' is nominalized with {-mang} to form the noun {'urmang} 'treason'. This request is for at least one other {-mang} noun, preferably another term for a classification of crime.
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31(+31/-0)tulipGeneral NounA flower of the genus Tulipa, said to resemble a turban, associated with the Netherlands and with Tulipmania
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32(+32/-0)sunflowerGeneral NounA flower of the genus Helianthus, with a disk of edible seeds and yellow petals, state flower of Kansas, has a sunny, rural, nature boy/girl vibe
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20(+0/-20)thousandthNumberThere are few words for describing quantities smaller than 1, including {bID} "half" and {vatlhvI'} "percent". Are there words for smaller decimal subdivisions than a hundredth, such as "thousandth" (or by extension "tenth", "ten-thousandth", &c)? "Fifty-eight 'ujmey are about one thousandth of a kellicam."
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21(+1/-20)thirdNumberThere are few words for describing quantities smaller than 1, including {bID} "half" and {vatlhvI'} "percent". Given that there was formerly a base-3 counting system, are there words for subdivisions 3, such as "third" (or by extension "ninth" or "twenty-seventh")? "Three chebmey are a third of a cheb'a'."
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33(+10/-23)fission (nuclear), the act of splitting the atomGeneral Noun"a nuclear reaction or a radioactive decay process in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller, lighter nuclei". Can this word (and {boq} "fusion") be used for other processes as well, or just nuclear ones?
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30(+30/-0)animation, cartoonGeneral Nounartistic medium featuring the illusion of moving figures created by a procession of still images. "Animation can be hand-drawn, computer-generated, stop-motion, or a combination of all three."
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31(+31/-0)ovaryBody Partorgan of the reproductive system that produces ova and hormones
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21(+0/-21)concentration camps so as at Sachenhausen and Dachau and other vernichtungslager in PolandLanguage Userabout the prisoners must work hard or they must die cause jay'
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31(+31/-0)sulk, mope, poutVerbexpress ill humor or offense by remaining sullenly silent, withdrawn, or lackadaisically depressed
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30(+30/-0)name of constellationGeneral Nounname of at least one constellation visible in the sky of Kronos, apart from {ghochwI'} "The Tracker", and its importance to Klingon culture/mythology
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32(+32/-0)scratchVerbrub or mark a surface with a sharp object "A pipius in captivity scratches at its enclosure"
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32(+32/-0)wear one's heart on one's sleeveQuestionidiom expressing when a person openly displays their thoughts, feelings, or opinions instead of keeping them hidden
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34(+34/-0)ThailandGeneral Nounkingdom in southeast Asia, capital Bangkok
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34(+34/-0)VietnamGeneral NounA nation in Southeast Asia, capital Hanoi: Larry was drafted to fight in Vietnam in 1968.
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33(+33/-0)KoreaGeneral NounOne of two nations (North Korea, capital Pyongyang and South Korea, capital Seoul) in East Asia: Korea puts out lots of K-pop.
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34(+34/-0)eclipseGeneral Nounalignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter
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34(+32/-2)anteater, sloth, armadilloAnimalxenarthroid creature encountered by Klingons
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34(+21/-13)ovulateVerbto undergo ovulation, the discharge of a mature ovum from the ovary
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34(+21/-13)menstruateVerbto experience menstruation, a cyclical discharging of blood, secretions, and tissue debris from the uterus that recurs in nonpregnant breeding-age primate females at approximately monthly intervals and that is considered to represent a readjustment of the uterus to the nonpregnant state following proliferative changes accompanying the preceding ovulation
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21(+2/-19)Transliterations of proper names and adhering to Klingon syllable structureQuestionMost official transliterations of non-Klingon names adhere to the usual Klingon syllable structure, with limited consonant clusters. Michael Dorn's last name was transliterated {Do'rIn} as opposed to *{Dorn}, Germany is {DoyIchlan} instead of *{DoychlanD}, Quark (the Ferengi) is {quwargh} instead of {qwarq}, etc. But a small number of official Klingon transliterations of proper names appear to violate Klingon syllable structure (in parentheses): {je(mS) qI(rq)}, {pIqa(rD)}, {ma(rq) 'oqra(nD)}, {Sar(br)uqen}. What, if anything, determines whether or not an alien name gets to keep its non-Klingon consonant clusters?
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30(+3/-27)medicine (the field of study)General NounMedicine, as in "the study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness" (Wiktionary). The TNG episode "Ethics" mentions a "Klingon Medical Division", so presumably Klingons have some concept of medicine as a field. {Hergh}, based on its canon uses, appears to refer to "medicine" but in the sense of the substances given as a treatment for an illness, not as a field of study.
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33(+33/-0)name of Hur'q-era Klingon historical figureLanguage UserKlingon historical person, perhaps a freedom fighter, from the era of the Hur'q occupation of Kronos
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33(+33/-0)name of pre-Kahless mythic heroLanguage Usersomeone Klingons tell stories about, born before Kahless
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33(+33/-0)invest (in), capitalizeVerbdevote money or resources to, with the expectation of a return on the venture "Quark invested in a diverse array of bushnesses"
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30(+5/-25)a unit of measurement for "everyday" speedsGeneral NounThat is, a unit of measurement on the scale of mph or km/h, perhaps kellicams per hour or 'ujes per second, along with examples of how to use it in a sentence such as "The wind has a speed of 10 <whatevers>."
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31(+31/-0)bountyGeneral Nounreward offered at-large for the completion of an often challenging task, usually by an individual or group whose resources are limited "Capture the kidnapper alive and claim the bounty"
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31(+31/-0)stunt, featGeneral NounDaring or dangerous act, usually requiring physical courage and performed for spectators. "A daredevil performs stunts"
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32(+32/-0)whimGeneral Nouncapricious, eccentric, and often sudden idea or fancy
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31(+31/-0)be brittleVerbbe easy to break or shatter in pieces
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29(+3/-26)stare at, glare at, gaze atVerbSomeone exposes hostility and looking at adversary fiercely, sharply. "Gawron gazed at the traitor"
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37(+37/-0)electrical outletGeneral NounWhat does an 'ul rarwI' plug into?
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32(+32/-0)will-o'-the-wispGeneral Nounphosphorescent light seen hovering or floating at night over marshy ground. "Will-o'-the-wisp figures in many local legends"
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28(+28/-0)sootGeneral Nounfine black or dull brown particles of amorphous carbon and tar, produced by the incomplete combustion of coal, oil etc. "The lamps are covered in soot"
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33(+33/-0)hoseGeneral Nounflexible, often portable tubular conduit for the transfer of fluids
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31(+31/-0)like a fish out of waterQuestionidiom expressing when a person or thing is awkwardly out of place
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34(+32/-2)name of Klingon deityLanguage UserName of at least one ancient Klingon god, apart from wa'jo''a' from the era before all the gods were slain
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33(+33/-0)pattern, design pattern, markings, motifGeneral Nouna generic term for a picture or shape that is used as a decoration. also the pattern on the surface of things(clothes, wallpaper, birds, etc.)
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31(+31/-0)ambrosiaGeneral NounFood or drink from Klingon myth, May grant special power, may be used to describe exceptionally good food
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32(+32/-0)Whale/Dolphin/PorpoiseAnimalA mammal that lives in seawater 'see the dolphins jumping'
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30(+30/-0)Knead/MassageVerbApplying pressure repeatedly from different angles 'massage muscles or bread dough'
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30(+30/-0)stool (furniture)General Nounitem of furniture used as a seat for one person without an armrest or back, or as a footrest
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32(+32/-0)nomadLanguage Usermember of a community without fixed habitation which regularly moves to and from the same areas. "Nomad life is adapted to infertile regions"
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31(+31/-0)buffoon, laughingstockLanguage Userunintentionally ludicrous person subjected to or inviting general mockery or ridicule
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30(+30/-0)bat (animal)Animalmammal capable of flight on membranous wings
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31(+31/-0)be/move (counter)clockwiseVerbexhibit direction or movement like the hands of most Terran analog clocks, or the opposite direction, one of the two expressed with {-Ha'}
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31(+31/-0)censorVerbremove or alter sensitive or objectionable content, often for political reasons - "The Viceroy censored all holonovels in which he appeared as a character."
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33(+33/-0)pomegranateGeneral NounA mediterranean fruit of the species Punica granatum, round and burgundy, full of seeds
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34(+34/-0)watermelonGeneral NounA giant fruit of the species Citrullus lanatus, with a green husk and soft, watery red flesh, full of seeds
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32(+32/-0)animismGeneral Nounreligious attribution of souls or spirits to plants, inanimate objects, and natural phenomena - "Traditional animism remains popular among certain populations of the planet."
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33(+33/-0)martyrGeneral NounIn seems odd for a martial culture that glorifies death in battle not to have a specific word for a warrior who nobly sacrifices themself. The word for sacrifice, 'anmoH, which might be used for this purpose, seems freighted with negative connotations ("to waste")..
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33(+33/-0)sit-upGeneral Nounthe act of transitioning between a supine position, with knees bent up and feet optionally anchored, to a sitting position, especiallly as done repeatedly as a form of physical conditioning. If it's not a noun, is there a means of clarifying that {qaStaHvIS wa' tup loSmaH vaghlogh ba'nISchoH mang} means that the soldier mmust perform forty-five sit-ups and not get in and out of her quS forty-five times? What has Maltz done to keep himself in shape during his long confinement, and what terminology does he have for these exercises?
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32(+32/-0)pull upGeneral Nouna body movement where a humanoid grips something overhead, with the backs of their hands facing them, then raises their body through muscular effort until their head above their hands. It may be done repeatedly as physical training, or once in order to e.g. climb over a wall. The equivalent movement with the palms facing the warrior is called a chin up, and if Klingons distinguish between the two I would be interested in that terminology. I don't know if it's a noun {Soch XXXmey neH vIta'laH} or a verb {tlhoy' vItoSmeH jIXXX} or perhaps the wall is the object and {tlhoy' vIXXX 'e' vInID}. I am interested in any bodyweight exercises Klingons name, and also interested if Maltz says he's familiar with the exercise but there's no name for it, so it's just {tlhoy'Daq pep'egh, DeSDu' lo'taHvIS}.
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33(+33/-0)push upVerbPerform a bodyweight exercise, where the hands are placed under or in a lateral line with the shoulders, the legs extended and the spine kept straight while the body is raised by muscular effort. If Klingons don't do this, then I don't expect a word for it. It may be a verb: {wejmaHlogh peXXX!} or perhaps it is a noun {wejmaH XXX tIta'!}. I am interested in the individual exercises performed, {mI'DI' tlhIngan}.
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20(+2/-18)stretchVerbThis might be the transitive thing that an athlete does to muscles, or that a chef does to pizza dough; or it might be the intransitive thing that the muscle or dough does in response to being ????moHed. e.g. {qeqchoHpa' pIqcho', SomrawDu'Daj ????} or {qeqchoHpa' pIqcho' ????} - whichever way the verb works.
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36(+36/-0)the PhilippinesGeneral Nounname of the Earth country
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36(+34/-2)real estate, real propertyGeneral Nouna building or buildings or a a section thereof, often including the ground they are built on, considered as an item of economic exchange
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34(+34/-0)siegeGeneral Nounprolonged military assault or blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition
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33(+33/-0)honeyGeneral Nounviscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar
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33(+33/-0)nectarGeneral Nounsweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds
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33(+32/-1)grenadeGeneral Nounexplosive weapon typically thrown by hand
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32(+32/-0)In formationVerbAs in to march, fly or otherwise move in formation. This more than be parallel to e.g.. in a particular order or pattern
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35(+35/-0)embryoGeneral Nounearly stage of development of a multicellular organism
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37(+37/-0)yolkGeneral Nounportion of the egg which nourishes the embryo
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32(+32/-0)bundleGeneral Nounset of objects wrapped or tied together
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33(+33/-0)splatVerbhit a hard or flat surface and deform into an irregular shape, or produce a sound similar to such a collision
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32(+32/-0)moan, groanVerbutter a low, perhaps guttural cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure
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34(+34/-0)clickVerbproduce a slight, sharp sound
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32(+32/-0)spoutGeneral Nountube or lip through which liquid or steam is poured or discharged
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38(+38/-0)uvulaBody Partconic projection from the back edge of the middle of the soft palate; place of articulation of {q} and {Q}
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33(+33/-0)catalyst, enzymeGeneral Nounsubstance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process
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36(+36/-0)larynxBody Partsmall organ in the top of the neck involved in breathing, swallowing, and talking, AKA the voice box
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32(+32/-0)be iridescentVerbdescribes surfaces that appear to gradually change color as the angle of view or illumination changes, e.g. soap bubbles or opals
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37(+37/-0)be unique, be unprecedentedVerbbe unlike anything else, or have a property nothing or no one else has
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34(+34/-0)be showy, be ostentatious, be garishVerbdescribes something intended, and perhaps failing, to impress
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34(+34/-0)biasGeneral Noundisproportionate weight in favor of or against something
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32(+32/-0)shortageGeneral Nounexcess demand, an economic situation where demand exceeds supply
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34(+34/-0)focusVerbTo make the visibility of an image less blurry. And can you say "[focus]meH chuq [lens]" for "zoom lens"?
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38(+38/-0)zoomVerbEither to zoom in/magnify (make part of an image appear larger) or to zoom out (make every part of an image appear smaller and see more of the whole image)
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33(+33/-0)textureGeneral Nounthe feel or shape of a surface or substance
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39(+35/-4)rodentAnimalcreature familiar to Klingons, resembling a mouse, rat, hamster etc. What a {vIghro'} would chase after
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33(+33/-0)renaissance, revivalGeneral Nounresurgence or rediscovery of cultural or technological forms following a period of quiescence
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32(+32/-0)feldsparGeneral Noungroup of very common aluminum silicate minerals
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32(+32/-0)tinkerVerbfiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend, or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner
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33(+33/-0)quartzGeneral Nounvery common, often transparent or translucent mineral
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31(+31/-0)casseroleGeneral Noundish baked uncovered in a large deep pan, such as lasagna
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30(+30/-0)skimVerbglide along in an even, smooth course along or intermittently brushing the surface of something
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37(+33/-4)BuddhismGeneral Nounreligion associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, focused on an end to suffering and the cycle of death and rebirth
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34(+30/-4)JewLanguage UserMember of a Semitic ethnic group that originated in the ancient Middle East and has a diaspora all over Earth
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36(+31/-5)ChristianityGeneral Nounreligion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
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40(+30/-10)starfishAnimalAn echinoderm with a star-shaped body, able to evert its stomach, usually has five arms/legs
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43(+37/-6)crabAnimalA decapod crustacean with pincers and a stub for a tail
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33(+33/-0)flapGeneral Nounbroad flexible loose-hanging mass attached at one end
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39(+35/-4)cabbage, lettuceGeneral Nounany plant cultivated for its leafy head
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39(+34/-5)mascotGeneral Nounsymbol of an organization, event, or identity, often an anthropomorphized animal or object
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33(+33/-0)rustleVerbmake soft muffled sound like that produced by the friction of thin flat material such as cloth, paper, or leaves
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37(+33/-4)pepper (capsicum)General Nounplant cultivated for its edible, varicolored, and sometimes spicy berries
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41(+36/-5)cervinoidAnimaldeerlike or mooselike animal
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32(+32/-0)bracket, corbelGeneral Nounarchitectural or engineering component, often weight-bearing and sometimes decorative, that fixes two other components to each other
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36(+31/-5)high school, secondary educationGeneral Nounthe secondary phase of education in many Terran school systems, or the latter phase thereof, typically preceding university study or more technical training
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40(+36/-4)scapulaBody Partshoulder blade; bone connecting the humerus and the clavicle
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35(+34/-1)chromosomeBody PartOne of the bundles of DNA of which every organism gets the same number from their mother and from their father. Also the words for X chromosome and Y chromosome -- or W chromosome and Z chromosome, if that's what Klingons have.
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35(+35/-0)Singular "tactic"General Nounto' has the gloss of "tactics" but there doesn't appear to be a word for a singular tactic, which is of course different than strategy in scale.
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0(+0/-0)lay flat the womanLanguage Userhe brags that he has already laid many women flat
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38(+34/-4)Islaam, IslamGeneral Noun"submittance (to the will of God Almighty (Allaah))" eg. More than a quarter of the population of Earth choose Islaam as their way of life.
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30(+3/-27)MuslimGeneral Noun"one who submits"; a person who chooses Islaam as their way of life
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39(+39/-0)be inside-outVerbwhen what is normally something's inside surface is oriented outward
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42(+34/-8)thingamajigGeneral Nounnonsense word to refer to a thing you can't remember the name of; a watchamacallit or a whozywhatsit
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44(+12/-32)EsperantoGeneral Nounname of the Terran language
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32(+6/-26)Toki PonaGeneral Nounthe name of the Terran language
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40(+36/-4)Maquis (Resistance)General NounThe infamous organization founded in 2370, operating in the the Federation/Cardassian/demilitarized space.
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44(+35/-9)pivotVerbswivel or turn on a fixed point
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40(+36/-4)unit of measurement for radioactive decayGeneral Nouncomparable to the Terran units the curie, the rutherford, and the becquerel
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39(+39/-0)pixelGeneral Nountiny dot that makes up the representation of an image in a computer's memory
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41(+37/-4)commandoLanguage Usertrooper of a small fighting force specially trained for speedy offensives against enemy-held areas
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41(+41/-0)alcoveGeneral Nounsmall recessed area set off from a larger room or chamber
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38(+38/-0)impaleVerbpierce and transfix with a long, usually pointed object
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46(+46/-0)be mystical, be esoteric, be occultVerbbe endowed with transcendently complex, obscure, or prescientific meaning; can be used to distinguish 'chemistry' from 'alchemy' or 'astronomy' from 'astrology'
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39(+37/-2)terrorismGeneral Nounirregular warfare or violence with primarily mass-psychological aims, usually carried out by non-state or para-state agents
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45(+36/-9)hood, cowlGeneral Nouncovering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak
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38(+38/-0)batchGeneral Nouna quantity of anything produced at one iteration of an operation
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39(+39/-0)straddleVerbA Maori legend states that Paikea straddled a whale to arrive at New Zealand.
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20(+2/-18)stimulateVerbThe smell of ghak wafting across the room stimulates my taste buds.
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42(+42/-0)anaemiaGeneral NounAnaemia is a blood condition.
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46(+46/-0)clavicleBody PartThe clavical is also known as the collarbone.
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51(+42/-9)rhinoceros, rhinoAnimalAny of a family of pachyderms of the order Perissodactyla with at least one horn on their nose, or the Kronos equivalent
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53(+49/-4)hippopotamus, hippoAnimalAn aggressive pachyderm of the order Artiodactyla that lives in rivers, or the Kronos equivalent
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20(+0/-20)DeckGeneral NounA set of cards is called a deck.
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60(+60/-0)infinityNumberA boundless or endless quantity, a quantity too large to be quantifiable with real numbers. A crucial concept in the development of calculus and various other mathematical fields.
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35(+35/-0)momentumGeneral NounThe momentum of the ball caused it to roll three feet farther than expected.
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35(+35/-0)thump, thudExclamationSound of a muffled collision between two solid objects (e.g. the sound of two Klingon foreheads colliding, the sound of a falling tree hitting the ground) or a sound with similar auditory qualities (e.g. the sound of a heart valve in a stethoscope).
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50(+49/-1)splashExclamationSound of an object hitting and dispersing an amount of liquid.
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55(+55/-0)shellfish (clam, oyster, mussel, scallop, brachiopod...)AnimalA soft-bodied, usually filter-feeding marine organism with hinged hard protective shells. Evolved multiple times on various planets (DS9: "The Maquis, Part I", "Melora") and often used as food.
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46(+43/-3)compound (chemical)General NounA homogeneous substance comprising identical molecules (or molecular entities) made up of chemically bonded atoms of two or more elements. In other words, {HeySel} : {tamler} :: {'o'rIS} : {???}
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52(+24/-28)be randy, be hornyVerbTo feel sexual attraction, to be turned on, to be sexually aroused.
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50(+46/-4)nickel (element)General NounElement number 28, with the symbol Ni. A naturally ferromagnetic metal with many uses, and a usual component of metallic meteorites.
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36(+11/-25)be despondent, be disheartenedVerbTo be unhappy or in low spirits as a result of hopelessness or a perceived inability to overcome difficulties.
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44(+44/-0)vanadiumGeneral NounElement number 23, with the symbol V. Has biological functions in various organisms, provides exceptional strength to steel, and is used in the inner core of fusion reactors.
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43(+18/-25)microscopeGeneral NounDevice for examining objects too small to be seen with the naked eye.
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57(+55/-2)cephalopodAnimalThe nearest Klingon analogue to a squid, cuttlefish, or octopus. The cephalopod body plan is the only non-tetrapod anatomical arrangement in which intelligence has been observed to develop, and the tentacles of what appears to be a cephalopod of some sort were served as Klingon food in the TNG episode "Genesis".
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58(+52/-6)be enormous, be gigantic, be colossalVerbTo be extraordinarily and perhaps awe-inspiringly large in size. We have similar lexical gradients seen in words for fighting (see KGT), quality (QaQ, Dun, pov, pup), heat (ghun, tuj) and degrees of surprise/shock (yay' vs Duq). Does a similar intensive series exist for describing physical size?
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40(+40/-0)valveGeneral NounA device that regulates flow in a fluid, especially one that only allows fluid to pass in one direction.
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48(+48/-0)turbine, propellerGeneral NounA device with several angled blades, which converts a fluid's unidirectional motion into rotary motion (as in a turbine) or vice versa (as in a propeller).
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47(+47/-0)jellyfishAnimalA simple gelatinous marine invertebrate occasionally used for food, closely related to corals (for which we do have a Klingon name) but free-roaming rather than sessile.
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49(+48/-1)filter, strain, sieve, siftVerbTo pass matter through a tool or implement (a filter for liquids, a sieve for granular solids) in order to remove other types of material.
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43(+43/-0)pusGeneral NounMatter produced by an infected wound.
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57(+51/-6)arsenicGeneral NounElement number 33, with the symbol As. An important micronutrient in some non-human lifeforms, and in the TOS novel "Doctor's Orders", said to be a crucial flavoring agent in tabekhte, a type of Klingon sauce made from the roots and leaves of the tabekh plant.
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54(+54/-0)tentacleBody PartThe flexible limb or sensory organ of an invertebrate animal. Tentacles of an unidentified animal were served as Klingon food in the TNG episode "Genesis".
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56(+56/-0)gillBody PartThe respiratory organ of {ghotI'mey} and various other aquatic animals.
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51(+51/-0)fin, flipperBody PartThe motive organ of a fish or other aquatic vertebrate. If a {bo'Degh} has {telDu'}, what does a {ghotI'} have?
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67(+66/-1)exploreVerbto systematically investigate, or to travel to a place for the purpose of discovery, perhaps by sending a {Hoq}.
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31(+12/-19)solveVerbdetermine the solution to a puzzle/riddle {ngajrun}, mystery {poymar}, or similar problem
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41(+37/-4)Singular "deflector"General Nounbegh has the gloss of "deflectors" but there doesn't appear to be a word for a single deflector
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52(+45/-7)be autistic/aspieVerbTo have a developmental disability entailing introversion, inability to read social cues, an affinity for repetition and routine, obsessive interests and literal-mindedness
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46(+12/-34)condomGeneral NounA piece of latex used as contraception, or to protect against STDs
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37(+36/-1)voidGeneral NounThe deep void of outer space is not actually empty; particles do exist there.
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37(+37/-0)hollowVerbTorpedo tubes are hollow until there is a cha' inside them. stative verb, adjective
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43(+11/-32)be hazelVerbTo be the color of hazelnuts, a light brownish-yellow: Gen. Martok has hazel eyes.
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45(+40/-5)blushVerbTo turn red in the face due to embarrassment
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41(+14/-27)to consecrateVerbto appoint or set apart for a ceremonial or religious function
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39(+39/-0)favorGeneral Nounan act done out of goodwill rather than from justice or remuneration
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43(+14/-29)be righteousVerbto be just, morally upright
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42(+39/-3)peachGeneral Nouna stone fruit of the species Prunus persica, a pink/orange colour and covered with fuzz
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40(+40/-0)cherryGeneral Nouna stone fruit of the species Prunus avium, can be sweet or sour, usually a cerise colour
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21(+1/-20)lochClarificationSo we know that wej loch cha’ means “two thirds,” but how do we say, “two thirds of an apple”? What about, “I ate two thirds of an apple”? (My guess would be ’epIl naH wej ’ay’ lochbogh cha’ vISoppu’, but I’m really not sure.)
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20(+1/-19)ghItlhmeH Ho’DoSClarificationThis term has been released with the gloss “writing system,” which in English usually refers to a set of graphemes (ngutlh) and the rules for using them to transcribe (qon) language. Yet the verb ghItlh is described in KGT as referring to “the act...of making marks on some surface,” apparently regardless of whether any linguistic content or symbolic representation is involved (pp. 79-80), which makes it sound as though ghItlhmeH Ho’DoS should actually mean something along the lines of “calligraphic style” or “rules of stroke order” or “engraving technique” rather than “a system for the symbolic representation of language.” So I think it is worth checking to make sure that there was no misunderstanding when Maltz revealed this term and that there is no other term that is used to refer to a system of ngutlh.
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41(+37/-4)RNABody Partribonucleic acid
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39(+39/-0)seizure (medicine)General Nounconvulsion like those experienced by epileptics
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32(+32/-0)stitchVerbpass needle and thread through fabric in the process of sewing
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44(+38/-6)common coldGeneral Nounvery common respiratory infection
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39(+39/-0)be nostalgicVerbexhibit affinity for familiar surroundings or reminiscence of the things of the past
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35(+33/-2)mint, menthoid plantGeneral Nounnative name for a similar plant cultivated by Klingons for its taste and aroma
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43(+37/-6)chlorophyllGeneral Noungreen pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants and other photosynthetic organisms
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34(+34/-0)craterGeneral Nounanything resembling a hemispherical pit created by an impact or explosion
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39(+37/-2)fair, funfair, carnival, circusGeneral Nountraveling amusement park
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54(+54/-0)apartmentGeneral Nounsuite of rooms forming one residence, usually rented, typically in a building containing a number of these
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20(+2/-18)adultLanguage Usernon-gendered opposite of puq
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20(+1/-19)diffuseVerbThe sprayed droplets diffuse in midair.
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40(+40/-0)turbulentVerbThe placid waters suddenly became turbulent.
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20(+2/-18)colonelGeneral NounMilitary rank, for which there is Star Trek canon e.g. "Colonel Worf", but is not listed in the Warfare section of KGT.
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42(+35/-7)glutenGeneral Nouna tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough
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38(+38/-0)be inflamed (medicine)Verbbe afflicted with congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current and growth of morbid tissue; manifested outwardly by redness, swelling, heat and pain
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32(+28/-4)speak with vocal fryVerbspeak in a low creaky voice by simultaneous rapid vibration of the vocal cords
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35(+28/-7)sing falsettoVerbsing by utilizing the next highest vocal folds above those used for speech and normal range singing
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31(+31/-0)psychokinesisGeneral Nounmovement of physical systems and objects by the use of psychic power
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36(+36/-0)telepathyGeneral Nouncapability to communicate directly by psychic means; the sympathetic affection of one mind by the thoughts, feelings, or emotions of another at a distance
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47(+47/-0)mossGeneral Nounany of various small, green, seedless plants growing on the ground or on the surfaces of trees, stones, etc.
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34(+33/-1)protozoanGeneral Nounny of the diverse group of eukaryotes, of the phylum Protozoa, that are primarily unicellular, existing singly or aggregating into colonies
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38(+38/-0)membraneBody Partflexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments
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41(+41/-0)paragraphGeneral Nounpassage in text that is about a different subject from the preceding text, marked by commencing on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented
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37(+37/-0)lawsuitGeneral Nounin civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution
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32(+32/-0)tweezerGeneral NounUse a tweezer to pull out the splinter
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31(+31/-0)be gelatinousVerbhave a jelly-like texture or consistency
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42(+42/-0)cartilageBody Parttype of dense, non-vascular connective tissue, usually found at the end of joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, and between intervertebral disks, an ingredient of {ngat}
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40(+40/-0)antibodyBody Partprotein produced by B-lymphocytes that binds to a specific antigen
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35(+35/-0)axisGeneral Nounimaginary line around which an object spins or is symmetrically arranged
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33(+33/-0)stumpGeneral Nounremains of something that has been cut off, e.g. a tree or limb [may additionally be classed as a body part]
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29(+29/-0)gypsumGeneral Nounmineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate, having a number of applications including as a precursor of plaster
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38(+38/-0)latheGeneral Nounmachine tool used to shape a piece of material by rotating it against a cutting tool
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35(+35/-0)vinegarGeneral Nounsour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol, used as a condiment or preservative
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32(+29/-3)bumpkin, yokelLanguage Userunsophisticated person of rural background
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41(+41/-0)scabBody Partincrustation over a sore or wound, formed during healing
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48(+22/-26)be naked/nudeVerbThe state of being completely undressed
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44(+39/-5)lilyGeneral NounA flower of the genus Lilium: typically white, associated with purity and innocence
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39(+4/-35)roseGeneral NounA flower of the genus Rosa: red, associated with romance, but has thorns
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48(+21/-27)HelicopterGeneral Nouna type of aircraft which derives both lift and propulsion from one or more sets of horizontally revolving overhead rotors.
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48(+41/-7)ESP, Supernatural powerGeneral Nountelepathy, psychokinesis, etc (and each their name)
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39(+17/-22)dateGeneral Nounas in a romantic or courtship date (or the nearest Klingon equivalent)
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41(+41/-0)be a hypocriteVerbact counter to one's professed beliefs or values, or accuse others of infractions of which oneself is guilty
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41(+41/-0)Changeling/Founder (Dominion)Language Userrace of fluid shapeshifters who established the interstellar state of the Dominion and dominate its politics
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34(+34/-0)enamel, coatingGeneral Nounartificial thin outer layer
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40(+40/-0)curfewGeneral Nounregulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time
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47(+39/-8)dollarGeneral Nounname of several disused Terran currencies
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40(+40/-0)braid, knotworkGeneral Nounweave of fibers, often decorative
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36(+36/-0)compassGeneral Noundevice used to determine cardinal directions
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35(+35/-0)scoffVerbvocalize derision or mockery nonverbally
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37(+37/-0)tundraGeneral Nounflat treeless circumpolar biome
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34(+34/-0)be glossyVerbhave a smooth, silk-like, reflective surface
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33(+31/-2)be repetitive/redundantVerba way to indicate that something is a repeat or an extra of something else; a way to describe the concept of bIraqlul
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46(+46/-0)resinGeneral NounViscous plant secretion such amber, copal, balsam, etc.
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53(+25/-28)capitalismGeneral NounEconomic system where means of production are privately owned and the driving force of production is the profit motive.
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53(+25/-28)socialismGeneral NounEconomic system where means of production are socially owned
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39(+15/-24)idGeneral NounA word to refer to the psychological concept of the id as described by Freud.
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39(+15/-24)super-egoGeneral NounA word to refer to the psychological concept of the super-ego as described by Freud.
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45(+40/-5)ego, the selfGeneral NounA word to refer to the psychological concept of the ego as described by Freud.
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51(+20/-31)hemp, cannabis, marijuana, potGeneral NounA plant of the genus Cannabis, grown for its fiber, drug and seeds
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45(+21/-24)drugGeneral Nouna mind-altering substance, such as marijuana, alcohol, LSD or heroin
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49(+21/-28)extinguishVerbThe soldier extinguishes the candle flame. In WoT I have temporarily used rIHHa'.
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33(+9/-24)postulateGeneral NounThe concept that comes before the general acceptance of an idea as a hypothesis.
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42(+42/-0)tapVerbTo touch one's fingers gently on something, usually a few times: Anne tapped Tom on the shoulder.
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49(+45/-4)be curlyVerbto have a woolly texture--used of hair
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32(+3/-29)The most powerful superacid.General NounFlouroantimonic Acid, with a pH approximately 20 quintillion times that of sulfuric acid, is another Terran created nightmare substance. Certainly, there must be something that makes this stuff seem like mere vinegar on Qo'noS.
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43(+40/-3)PlutoniumGeneral NounA dangerous metal created by Terrans and their fission experiments.
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43(+39/-4)DetroitGeneral NounThe terran city known for wheeled transportation and disastrous football.
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41(+12/-29)back (of a thing)General Nounexterior rear surface, the line between the 'o' and the ‘em, like the back of a building
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44(+12/-32)FacadeGeneral Nounface, exterior front surface, the line between the tlhop and the 'et, like the front of a building
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47(+42/-5)cotton (or a Qo'noS equivalent)General NounCotton is a plant with white bolls, picked to make into threads which in turn are woven into cloth.
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51(+47/-4)exponentGeneral NounThe exponent of n in n squared is 2. Perhaps this could be raised to the power of...
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48(+45/-3)sodiumGeneral NounSalt is a sodium compound. Sodium salts are important chemical agents.
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45(+45/-0)erodeVerbRust erodes metal. Water erodes the earth, forming canyons.
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47(+47/-0)calciumGeneral Nounsoft silvery-white alkaline earth metal
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37(+37/-0)be bristlyVerbbe covered in stiff or coarse hairlike structures; like {nIl} but more solid
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41(+41/-0)flakeGeneral Nounloose filmy mass or thin chiplike layer
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38(+36/-2)yodelVerbsing in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between normal chest voice and falsetto
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38(+38/-0)auctionGeneral Nounevent where goods are sold to the highest bidder
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43(+38/-5)J'naiiGeneral Nounhomeworld of the sentient species the J'naii
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39(+38/-1)graniteGeneral Noungroup of igneous rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz
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42(+42/-0)basaltGeneral Nounhard igneous rock, very common in oceanic crust
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69(+64/-5)edit, reviseVerbreview for the purpose of making or suggesting changes
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37(+36/-1)adrenaline, epinephrineBody Parthormone and neurotransmitter secreted as a response to stress
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42(+42/-0)stress, emphasizeVerbdraw attention to with especial markedness
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35(+35/-0)stencilGeneral Nounutensil usually consisting of a perforated sheet, used to reproduce a pattern on a surface
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42(+42/-0)musteloid (otter-like or wolverine-like animal)Animalnative name for a similar creature encountered by Klingons
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44(+43/-1)marble (material)General Nounrock of crystalline limestone, often metamorphosed and having a streaked or swirled appearance, used as a building or sculpting material
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40(+38/-2)scythe, sickle, falxGeneral Nountool or weapon having a long curving blade with a sharp concave edge
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37(+37/-0)vector (mathematics)General Nounmathematical concept having both magnitude and direction
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44(+44/-0)quark (particle)General Nounelementary subatomic particle
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42(+38/-4)capillaryBody Partsmall blood vessel that connects arteries to veins
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40(+39/-1)thyroidBody Partlarge butterfly-shaped gland in the neck
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42(+42/-0)esophagusBody Partorgan which relays food to the stomach
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48(+44/-4)pronounGeneral Nounpart of speech that functions by itself as a noun phrase
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40(+40/-0)be porousVerbbe full of tiny pores allowing the passage of fluids
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40(+40/-0)tackleVerbseize and knock to the ground
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47(+47/-0)glandBody Partsecretory organ
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36(+36/-0)crankVerbimpart rotation to, as a wheel
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51(+49/-2)mantle (geology)General Nounlayer of a planetary body between core and crust
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48(+48/-0)algaeGeneral Nounaquatic photosynthetic organism
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41(+39/-2)be creamy (texture)Verbhave the thick, smooth texture of cream
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41(+41/-0)spleenBody Partblood-filtering organ in vertebrates
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40(+40/-0)pancreasBody Partendocrine/digestive organ in vertebrates
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51(+51/-0)absorb (vt)VerbA towel absorbs three grams of spilled liquid. WoT: She absorbed and integrated this information.
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21(+0/-21)funnelVerbfunneling down to perhaps a half hour of conversation (from WoT project); to narrow down to some situation/condition. I don't like langchoH or langmoH here.
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47(+22/-25)be wiseVerblike someone who would make a good adviser, the opposite of foolish
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44(+43/-1)100 billionNumber100 times one billion (Saghan)
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47(+46/-1)10 billionNumber10 times one billion (Saghan)
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47(+46/-1)100 millionNumber100 times one million
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47(+46/-1)10 millionNumber10 times one million
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44(+44/-0)gourd, squash, pumpkinGeneral Nountrailing or climbing plant producing hard-skinned fleshy fruit
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45(+43/-2)prankVerbplay a practical joke or mischievious trick (on)
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49(+39/-10)be polynomialVerbsaid of a math expression which is formed using only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponentiation; maybe special words for lower powers, e.g., constant (0), linear (1), quadratic (2), cubic (3)?
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47(+46/-1)be entangled (quantum physics, but maybe more general)Verbtwo (or more) particles or objects are correlated in a way such that their (quantum) states cannot be described independently; possibly [be correlated]+chu' (though correlation need not be perfect for entanglement)?
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40(+12/-28)be correlated (math, physics)Verbwhen two things occur together with statistical significance, when knowing one thing allows you to infer with higher probability about the other
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44(+11/-33)interfere, undergo constructive (destructive) interference (physics)Verbphysics phenomenon wherein two waves (water, light, whatever) interact, distinct from {mergh} within the same wave; Is this already {nIS} or {tIr}?
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45(+37/-8)LivestockAnimalFarm animals
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49(+28/-21)Ice creamGeneral NounFrozen dessert
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45(+26/-19)faucetGeneral Nouna fixture for drawing and regulating the flow of a liquid
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45(+39/-6)qubit (quantum bit)General Nounextension of {Sa'non} to quantum information, can be superposed ({mergh}), independent of specific medium (not necessarily {'otlh})
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42(+36/-6)be superconductiveVerblacking in electrical resistance, said of materials in which electrical current can flow without loss of power
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43(+15/-28)subsets of plural pronounsGrammarHow do you talk about subsets of plural pronouns, in phrases like "all of us/you/them", "none of us/you/them", "two of us/you/them", "most of us/you/them", "some of us/you/them", and so on? That is, using number words to refer to part of a group which is described with a pronoun.
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36(+9/-27)go (as in a path going somewhere)VerbIn the sense of "This road goes to Chicago", "The path goes by the forest", "The wire goes into the wall", "His scar goes from his forehead to his chin", "The tire tracks go into the garage". In other words, how to talk about the course of something long that traces out a path (perhaps an actual path), but isn't actually in motion. The points mentioned don't necessarily have to be the endpoints ("this road goes to Chicago" doesn't necessarily mean that the road stops in Chicago), and the endpoints might not be specified at all.
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50(+20/-30)be relentless, indefatigableVerbKang, Kor, and Koloth were relentless in their pursuit of the Albino.
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49(+27/-22)DiamondGeneral NounThe form of the diamond cubic atomic structure of carbon we use for jewellery and such. Wouldn't mind also knowing the nomenclature for the general crystalline structure as well, if different, which it probably is.
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57(+55/-2)Wince, Cringe, FlinchVerbReflexively recoil or shrink away
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46(+44/-2)TrapezoidGeneral NounConvex quadrilateral with two parallel sides
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48(+48/-0)SpasmVerbSudden involuntary muscle contraction
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55(+55/-0)ProteinGeneral NounClass of complex molecules made of amino acids held together by peptide bonds
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45(+45/-0)OvalGeneral NounShape resembling an egg or ellipse
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46(+46/-0)Gum (Oral anatomy)General NounThe flesh around the teeth
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47(+47/-0)DewGeneral NounAtmospheric moisture condensed on cool surfaces
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44(+12/-32)FossilGeneral NounMineralized remains of an animal or plant
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44(+44/-0)Be SymmetricalVerbExhibit symmetry, have corresponding or harmonious arrangement
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44(+44/-0)AlkaliGeneral NounClass of chemical compounds, bases
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49(+18/-31)WrinkleBody PartAn indented line that appears in the skin; as with age, or after being in the water, or on such animals as elephants.
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47(+14/-33)AgeGeneral NounHow old a person, non-language using animal, or thing is, in years or months.
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59(+59/-0)disorder, disability, syndrome, conditionGeneral NounSomething wrong with someone mentally or physically: "Danny was born with a rare brain condition."
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54(+49/-5)headphonesGeneral NounSpeakers worn over the ears to listen to music or other recordings so only the wearer can hear them
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45(+45/-0)circuit, circuitryGeneral Nounenclosed path of current within an electrical device
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39(+39/-0)spool, reel, spindleGeneral Noundevice around which thread or wire is wound
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57(+19/-38)Klingon alphabetical orderClarificationInformation on whether there’s a usual sequence in which the letters in the Klingon alphabet are ordered, and if so, what that order is and how one talks about it in Klingon
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51(+29/-22)MonopolyGeneral NounTo exert sole control over a resource, but more importantly, what Klingons would call the Klingon Monopoly board game in Klingon
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51(+39/-12)latitude/ longitudeGeneral NounA coordinate system for specifing locations on a planet. (As far as the Klingon display screens are concerned, Klingons may use a triangular coordinate system)
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51(+20/-31)friendshipGeneral NounStrong emotion, affection between friends. "swore eternal friendship", "Earth-Klingon friendship day"
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57(+57/-0)lensGeneral NounAn object that focuses light or other EM radiation by refraction
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50(+50/-0)freckle(s)Body PartMarks on the skin caused by exposure to sunlight: "Jim has brown hair, blue eyes and freckles."
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47(+42/-5)Kuvah'maghLanguage UserKlingon savior figure venerated by a religious minority, believed to be conceived during the holy month of Nay'Poq (VOY: Prophecy)
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46(+46/-0)symbiontGeneral Nounorganism living in close physical association with another; parasites are a subtype
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44(+40/-4)TrillGeneral Nounclass-M homeworld of the Trill species, located in the Alpha Quadrant
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47(+43/-4)d'akturakLanguage Usersomeone with an "icy" demeanor; especially as a tough negotiator (DS9: Blood Oath)
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43(+9/-34)jak'tahlaGeneral Nounphase in a Klingon's maturation similar to puberty (ST: Insurrection)
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50(+43/-7)soh-chimLanguage UserKlingon legal and social role similar to a "godparent"; bestowed on a family friend who would care for a child if their parents were incapacitated
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66(+61/-5)zincGeneral Nounmetallic chemical element, symbol Zn, atomic number 30
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53(+50/-3)titaniumGeneral Nounmetallic chemical element, symbol Ti, atomic number 22
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50(+47/-3)aluminumGeneral Nounmetallic chemical element, symbol Al, atomic number 13
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50(+48/-2)mercuryGeneral Nounmetallic chemical element, symbol Hg, atomic number 80
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57(+54/-3)hissVerbAnimal noise similar to a growl
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57(+51/-6)crawl / slitherVerbMovement verb(s) for snakes, bugs, and animal generally low to the ground
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54(+54/-0)tumorBody Partunusual bodily growth
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49(+49/-0)be fertileVerbCould apply to land, animals, people
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20(+1/-19)tearsGeneral NounEye fluid from crying / irritation
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53(+31/-22)stove / ovenGeneral NounKlingons don't use heat as much in cooking, but surely the have heating devices for other purposes
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48(+27/-21)DeskGeneral NounvummeH raS works just fine, but if Klingons use a separate word, it would be nice to know
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49(+43/-6)Counter / workbenchGeneral NounWe have a word for table, but we don't have a word for a work space attached to the wall.
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44(+21/-23)nodVerbA simple nod for yes, a nod at/toward something (or as a direct object). Related words could include shaking head for no, tilting head questioningly, other gestures of the head.
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53(+21/-32)Look at / stareVerbWe have legh for see, but we don't have a word for actively directing the eyes
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61(+57/-4)blink (and/or wink)VerbRapidly close and open one or both eyes
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51(+20/-31)Close friend (cross-gender and/or gender-neutral)Language UserKGT gives us {maqoch} for “close male friend of a male” and {chaj} for “close female friend of a female”, but we don’t seem to have a known way to express a similarly close relationship between a male and a female, or involving people who identify as neither male nor female.
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52(+46/-6)ironicallyAdverbmarks situations involving 1) failure caused by efforts towards success; or 2) success achieved by means which would normally lead to failure
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50(+50/-0)tendency, propensityGeneral Nouninclination toward a particular characteristic or behavior
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46(+45/-1)idealGeneral Nounstandard of perfection; or principle to which one aspires
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49(+45/-4)adverb(ial)General NounKlingon grammatical category defined by TKD section 5.4
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48(+44/-4)blackmailVerbextort money or benefits from someone in return for not revealing compromising information
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45(+43/-2)porchGeneral Nounprojecting architectural structure that houses an entrance to a building
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54(+24/-30)foam, frothGeneral Nounmass of small bubbles
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60(+54/-6)superstitionGeneral Nounwidely held but unjustified belief in supernatural causation
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62(+50/-12)teen, teenager, adolescent, youth, young adultLanguage UserA word for a person who is too old to be called puq but is too young to nen.
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46(+46/-0)winkVerbTo close and open one eye.
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39(+14/-25)NudgeVerbTo prod someone, often lightly and with the elbow, to get their attention.
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64(+25/-39)Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgenderLanguage User"loD be' je ngaghbogh loD" (Man who has sex with men and women, i.e. bisexual) and "be' mojpu'bogh loD" (Man who has become a woman) are both immensely burdensome, and not really accurate. A canonical way of expressing LGBT people would go a long way in bring Klingon to other interested people.
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45(+15/-30)most recentVerb“Did you see the most recent episode of Star Trek?” “I only have the booklets from the three most recent qep'a'mey.” This is listed as a verb because a stative verb could be one way to express this, but perhaps there’s a phrase/construction used for this concept. I’ve seen some people use {Qav} or {vorgh} for this, but there’s no reason to believe either of these are quite right.
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56(+51/-5)prototypeGeneral NounThe first transporter prototypes met with limited success, but later proved indispensable for exploring the galaxy.
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45(+20/-25)burdenGeneral NounAn encumbrance, a useless dead weight - "A farmer's treasures are a warrior's burden"
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60(+55/-5)WalesGeneral NounCountry in the United Kingdom where the natives speak Welsh
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56(+44/-12)K'EhleyrLanguage UserST:TNG character, half-Klingon emissary and ambassador. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/K'Ehleyr
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22(+22/-0)archaeologyGeneral NounThe study of past societies through the examination of their material remains. A subject dealt with by dedicated ship's officers in Starfleet (TOS, "Who Mourns for Adonais?"; TNG, "The Bonding"), and one of Jean-Luc Picard's chief personal passions. We know sociology is referred to as {nughQeD}; does this term also subsume archaeology, or do Klingons consider it a separate discipline?
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67(+59/-8)furniture, item of furnitureGeneral NounAllowing us to say such things as "A chair is an item of furniture." or "Our door was unlocked and our furniture was in complete disarray." Some languages distinguish between moveable furniture, immovable furniture and fittings, so it would be good to have a clarification regarding this.
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51(+48/-3)phonemeGrammarWhat do Klingons call the most basic sound elements of a language?
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21(+1/-20)stillAdverbIs the only way to say this to imply it with -taH or is there a specific adverb for it?
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46(+13/-33)alreadyAdverbIs wejHa' a good way to say it? Can it only be implied by use of the perfective suffixes? Is there another more specific adverb?
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17(+17/-0)Undergarments, UnderwearGeneral NounWhat Klingons wear under their clothing, if anything. If Klingons don't wear clothing that's obscured by their visible clothing, what they would call this sort of garment when worn by others. "I wonder whether Klingons wear underwear."
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59(+31/-28)IncenseGeneral NounA material burned in order to produce a scent, possibly in connection with a ritual. Klingons have been depicted burning something resembling incense on Star Trek on several occasions, including DS9 "Sons of Mogh" and VOY "Nothing Human"
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13(+13/-0)Closest Klingon goat analogAnimalWhatever animal a terran goat would most remind Klingons of
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17(+17/-0)HabitGeneral NounIndividual's settled or regular tendency or practice.
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20(+18/-2)PunctuationGeneral NounMarks used in writing to separate sentences and their elements.
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20(+1/-19)waiting roomGeneral Nouna room or area wehere people wait for an appointment, ot for their train/bus/airplane/starship to depart.
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17(+17/-0)(train) stationGeneral NounA name for a building or area where medium-to long land transport systems stop. It does not have to be a train, specifically, maybe also bus terminals wou;d qualify?
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59(+18/-41)kilo-/mill-, mega-/micro etc.NumberA way to express bery big or very small numbers, it does not have to be decimal based, or 10^3 based, but as the decimal system is based on DIvI' Hol...
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54(+26/-28)nightmareGeneral Nounan unsettling, disturbing, or horrific dream. "I do not know the cause of these nightmares"
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20(+20/-0)MorskaGeneral NounA colony on the outskirts of the empire, near {rura' pente'}, site of a listening post, and origin of one of the more interesting {Sep Hol Sarmey}. "I've never been to Morska, but I'd like to visit someday."
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44(+8/-36)short (object or distance)VerbFor “long” we have {nI’} (duration) and {tIq} (of an object), but for “short” we have {ngaj} (duration) and {run} (stature). {run} seems to be the opposite of {woch}, not {tIq}. What is the opposite of {tIq}?
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35(+5/-30)Mr./Ms./-sanLanguage UserSome Klingons have names that resemble general nouns ({QaS, Qel}), which may be confusing in some contexts. Titles could be used to disambiguate in some circumstances (such as {Qel 'aj} or {QaS joH}), but these often imply a hierarchical relationship or specific occupation. Do Klingons have neutral terms to specify persons, analogous to (gender-marked) English "Mr." or "Ms." or (not-gender-marked) Japanese "-san" or "-chan"?
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24(+24/-0)Closest Klingon canine analogAnimalIs there a better word than "targh" that Klingons would think of when they see a Terran dog? Need not be an animal that Klingons domesticate.
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10(+1/-9)pencilGeneral Nounan utensil for writing by hand
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20(+19/-1)novelGeneral Nouna long fictional literary composition in prose
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51(+15/-36)haikuGeneral Nountype of poetry from Japan
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19(+18/-1)coralGeneral NounA colony of marine polyps.
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19(+19/-0)balconyGeneral NounAn accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.
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20(+17/-3)saltpeterGeneral NounPotassium nitrate (KNO₃), a mineral salt. One of the three key ingredients of {ngat} "gunpowder" alongside {ghav} "carbon" and {no'negh} "sulfur". Has some culinary uses on Earth, but whether it's used in Klingon cuisine is unknown (although note the secondary sense of {ngat} "herbed granulated cartilage" - may this be because it also uses saltpeter as an ingredient?).
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29(+27/-2)salt (culinary, halite)General NounSodium chloride. The most common of chemical salts, and presumably the compound responsible for making food {na'} "salty".
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18(+13/-5)Have an area ofVerbThe verb of measurement corresponding to {morghmey}, assuming one exists. "The field has an area of 4000 morgh."
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63(+28/-35)Have a duration ofVerb"This presentation has a duration of 20 minutes." "The festival has a duration of three days." I know people probably all use something with "qaStaHvIS" for this sort of thing, but other units of measure have their own verbs...
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18(+18/-0)hologramGeneral Nouna functioning, moving, vocalizing, messaging hologram as appears in "Melancholy Elephants"
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24(+24/-0)nestGeneral Nounbird's nest
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49(+22/-27)worry (about something)VerbTo think, often obsessively and with unease, about an event or status that is often outside of our control. What a rejmorgh does. "He worried about the harvest", "She worries too much", "They believe meditation can stop him from worrying too much"
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22(+22/-0)treat somebody likeVerbTo say things like "We treat the hostages as honored guests." or "They treat the prisoners like animals." In English, the word "treat" can be used both about people ("Treat me like royalty") or objects ("Treat/Use the sword like a hammer"), so it would be nice to have clarification if this word/phrase also has this dual meaning.
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52(+46/-6)AthleticsGeneral Noun
A term that would encompass all or most games requiring physical strength, dexterity, and tenacity especially those consisting of a number of players per team.
"Worf excelled at soccer on earth, but his skill at the game led to tragic consequences for a young Earther."
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18(+18/-0)Klingon balletGeneral NounI seem to remember Okrand alluding to Klingon Classical ballet while commenting on Klingon opera and comparing the moves involved to Klingon martial arts. "Grilka persuaded Quark to take her out for an evening of opera and ballet at the First City Fine Arts Festival."
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58(+34/-24)be crunchy, be crispyVerbI've seen Klingon foods depicted in trek that look as if these adjectives may apply. If nothing else, it might describe the texture of dried-out gagh, commonly (though regrettably) served as snacks and at breakfast.
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53(+39/-14)roast, grill, broilVerbWe know that despite the well-known Klingon penchant for preparing food raw, there are exceptions (e.g. roast leg of lIngta'). I believe I might have seen meQ used to achieve this effect, but somehow this seems to me to imply a culinary gaffe has occured.
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25(+25/-0)breast (female anatomy)Body PartThe felinoid that Kirk fought on Nimbus III had three breasts. Breast cancer represents an important health issue for Earth women.
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22(+19/-3)SiliconGeneral Nounchemical element 14
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20(+2/-18)positronGeneral NounAntiparticle of the electron. Propagation of these particles through a Soong-type android's neural net made the construction of sentient androids like Data possible.
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29(+29/-0)Reference temperatures for the SImyon scaleClarificationWe know the name of the unit that Klingons use for measuring temperature, and how to express that something has a temperature using that unit, but no reference points by which we can convert between Earth temperature scales and the Klingon one. If SImyon are not absolute like Kelvin and Rankine, it would also be important to know how to express negative temperatures, as already requested in another chabal.
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53(+13/-40)take medicine, medicate onselfVerbI have used {jIHergh'eghpu'} for "I took my medicine." for years, based on the canonical word {HerghwI'} Can {HerghwI} be used as a bare verb meaning "I medicated myself", or is it just a fossil or set form? If not, how can I say "take my medicine?"
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53(+15/-38)path of a warriorGeneral NounI've often thought this might be a discrete word, as opposed to the more literal {vaj taw}, {SuvwI' taw}, {vaj He}, etc.
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24(+21/-3)Kal'HyahGeneral NounKlingon bachelor party. A mental and physical journey filled with song and fellowship celebrated by a Klingon groom and his closest male friends. It consisted of six trials: deprivation, blood, pain, sacrifice, anguish, and death all of which were to be celebrated while fasting. "Word relished following the path of Kal'Hyah with his friends."
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60(+34/-26)fish, be fishingVerbVerb to describe process of catching fish (if such a concept in Klingon is distinguished from wam). "The villagers fish to sustain themselves." "The warrior likes to fish."
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64(+34/-30)comparisons for adverbialsGrammarHow do a compare two attributes that are described using adverbs? Things like "more often", "less likely", "quicker", "more slowly"? "Sometimes I eat fish but more often I eat beef?", "He can run quickly but she can run quicker", "It's likely your plane will fly, but it's less likely mine will"
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21(+21/-0)HypothesisGeneral NounA testable explanation for an observed phenomenon. A clarification on what meaning of “theory” {nger} indicates would be good too. If {nger} actually means something closer to the casual use of “theory” to mean something more like “a guess”, then perhaps {nger} would be suitable for “hypothesis”, and it would be good to have a word for the scientific meaning of “theory”. However, if {nger} means “theory” in the scientific sense, then a word for “hypothesis” would be useful.
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25(+25/-0)Fabric, cloth, textileGeneral NounA material made by weaving fibers. “Humans cover their soft mattresses with cloth sheets.””I cannot identify the fabric this shirt is made of.”
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55(+21/-34)be unavengedVerbThis seems like an important state for a Klingon, one that he wants to get out of. (By getting revenge, of course!)
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31(+28/-3)uh, ummExclamationthe sound Klingons make when speaking and pause to think
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51(+24/-27)clapVerb
smacking ones hands together in order to show appreciation, or whatever Klingons would do in the same situation. Can also include smacking any two things together in a way that produces a sound.
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26(+26/-0)boo! hiss!ExclamationHowever Klingons vocalize their displeasure when in a group
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53(+48/-5)be neither warm nor cool (temperature)Verbtepid? That may not be the best word since it is often used to mean slightly warm.
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57(+28/-29)be cool (temperature)VerbWe have cold, hot, and warm - is there also a "cool"?
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21(+20/-1)go through, pass through (matter)VerbAs in "Ghosts can pass through walls." or "These particles can pass through steel." May or may not be the same word as {vegh}, which refers to going through an opening (such as a doorway).
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21(+21/-0)be allergic (to)VerbAs in "I am allergic to pollen." or "The foods to which I am allergic are more numerous than the foods to which I am not allergic."
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19(+19/-0)be refined, be fancy, be sophisticated (pertaining to culture)VerbHaving characteristics associated with the upper class, possibly due to being particularly elaborate or due to arbitrarily culturally valued attributes. “We are dinner at a fancy restaurant two nights ago.” “Only a sufficiently sophisticated individual will appreciate the performance.”
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56(+30/-26)Face (orient towards)Verb“We must now turn to face the front of the room” “Each of these three sculptures faces a different compass direction.”
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24(+21/-3)ThrogniGeneral Nounplant from Kronos with a stimulating fragrance (TNG: Angel One)
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21(+18/-3)Tawi'yanLanguage Userrole analogous to best man at Klingon wedding
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22(+21/-1)O'Mat Gri T'M pffiotsGeneral Nounensemble dish including meat and beverage (TNG: Heart of Glory)
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24(+24/-0)HormoneGeneral Nouncompound produced by organism to regulate bodily processes
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18(+18/-0)ExploitVerbuse to the detriment of the person or thing used
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19(+19/-0)SewerGeneral Nounsystem of underground conduits for disposal of liquid waste
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23(+19/-4)BucketGeneral Nounopen metal/plastic/wooden container for holding liquids
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22(+18/-4)QuoteVerbcite the speech or writing of someone else
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9(+7/-2)RibbonGeneral Nounlong thin flat band of material
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23(+23/-0)GestureVerbsend a social signal with a part of the body
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27(+23/-4)hug, embraceVerbto hold (someone/thing) closely in one's arms. "He hugged his daughter before bed", "The couple embraced beneath the tree", "She does not like to be hugged"
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20(+2/-18)loyaltyGeneral Nounthe quality of being loyal, faithful adherence, or an instance of faithfulness. "I admire Maltz's loyalty." "Where do his true loyalties lie?"
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27(+27/-0)posterity, descendantsLanguage UserA word to express who {no'} "ancestors" are {no'} to.
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21(+21/-0)go through, pass throughVerb
To travel through an undifferentiated mass or a collection of homogeneous individual objects (a forest, a crowd, water, soil, space...). "I passed through the crowd." "We travelled through the forest." "The norgh passed through the water below me." "The bullet went straight through him."
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25(+25/-0)wormholeGeneral NounA structure in spacetime that connects two disparate points by passing through a higher dimension; an Einstein-Rosen bridge. "We must pass through the wormhole to recover the Sword of Kahless." "Kor calls the Bajoran wormhole the 'Eye of Destiny'."
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25(+25/-0)dustGeneral NounFine powder. "A comet's tail consists of gas and dust."
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31(+3/-28)still, anymore (or negation of "no longer", "not anymore")AdverbUp to this time. "Do you still have that old car?" "I can't remember anymore." "It's no longer important." To emphasize whether something that was happening has ended, as {wej} emphasizes that it has not already happened.
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28(+27/-1)constellationGeneral Noun"The Tracker (ghochwI') is a Klingon constellation." "You cannot see that constellation from this part of the planet." We already know that Klingons name at least some of their constellations, and it would be great to know if there's a term for such a named group.
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23(+23/-0)vowelGrammarThe type of phoneme/letter that appears second in every (normal) Klingon word. Might be a noun (vowel), a verb (be vowel-sounding) or something else that allows us to express "'at is a vowel." or "Because the first letter of this word is a vowel, it irks me."
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23(+23/-0)consonantGrammarThe kind of phoneme/letter that appears first in every (normal) Klingon word. Might be a noun (consonant) or a verb (be consonant-sounding) or something else that allows us to say, for example, "tlhay is a consonant."
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34(+26/-8)ash, ashesGeneral NounPowdery alkaline remnants of a fire. "His house burned to the ground; only ashes are left." "Ashes mixed with water can be used to preserve some foods."
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22(+18/-4)environmental suitGeneral Nounprotective suit of clothing like a space suit/bio-suit/nbc suit
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23(+21/-2)pioneer/break through/innovateVerbTo make a epoch, go into a new world
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58(+22/-36)many times, time and time againAdverbrepeatedly but speaker don't know the number of times. New word, or I would like to know if I can say *law'logh* or can not, want Okrand's decision.
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25(+25/-0)be randomVerb"I can't remember random words", "Dice are used to generate random numbers", "I saw all kinds of random people.today"
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13(+2/-11)GreetingGeneral NounNot a Klingon greeting, obviously, since such a thing doesn’t exist, but how a Klingon would describe this behavior in other cultures. “Don’t invite the humans. They will waste twenty minutes exchanging meaningless greetings.”
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56(+47/-9)Saarbrücken (Germany)General NounThe city of Saarbrücken, site of qepHom
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13(+6/-7)Las Vegas (Nevada)General NounThe city of Las Vegas, Nevada, were qep'a' has been held.
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52(+43/-9)NevadaGeneral NounThe state of Nevada, site of at least one qep'a'
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57(+21/-36)Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)General Noun
The city of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, were several qep'a' were held.
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52(+44/-8)PennsylvaniaGeneral NounThe state of Pennsylvania, were several qep'a' were held.
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56(+46/-10)IndianaGeneral NounThe state of indiana, location of qep'a' 25 + 26
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58(+48/-10)Indianapolis (Indiana)General NounThe city of indianapolis, location of qep'a' 25 + 26
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22(+22/-0)SyllableGeneral NounA unit of speech with a single vowel; words may be composed of one or more of these. “This word has too many syllables.”
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27(+25/-2)RhymeVerbTo repeat similar sounds, such as in poetry or song lyrics. “These words do not rhyme.”
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22(+19/-3)ecosystem/environmentGeneral Nouncommunity of organisms interacting with their surroundings
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18(+18/-0)pumpVerbmove quantities of fluid via mechanical action
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60(+26/-34)powderGeneral Nounfine dry granular material
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61(+56/-5)bureaucracyGeneral Nounadministrative hierarchy, often inefficient
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19(+18/-1)mentorLanguage Usertrusted guide or advisor, usually within a particular field or organization
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17(+17/-0)legacyGeneral Nounsomething inherited from a predecessor, or more broadly, the 'wake' in time left by a historical figure
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22(+22/-0)hookGeneral Nouncurved implement for grasping or piercing
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17(+17/-0)leatherBody Parttanned animal hide/skin
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22(+20/-2)tentGeneral Nounfoldable, usually temporary shelter
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17(+15/-2)et ceteraConjunctionconjunction incorporating listed items plus similar items: X Y C = x and y etc :: raS quS C = ~furniture (tables, chairs, and similar things). Can be reversed to link sentences/clauses like other conjunction pairs ('ej/je etc.)
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56(+35/-21)bloomVerbTo bloom, flowers open, come out. (And I want words \"to bud\", \"to sprout\")
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32(+3/-29)punchGeneral Nounattack with a fist, whichever noun or verb. And other term for hand-to-hand combat (tuckle, palmblow, chop [open hand], elbow-strike. etc)
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45(+10/-35)pipe/tube/strawGeneral Nounhollow pipe, not a name of plant.
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52(+11/-41)maskGeneral Nounin the sense of masquerade, what a hero wears on his face, what Klingons wear in "Into Darkness", Japanese <kamen> or <omen>
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44(+6/-38)point, dotGeneral Nounsmall mark, and to describe "week point" "important point"
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11(+2/-9)repeat/continuous/serialVerbto do something repeatedly, again and again.(verb or adverbial)
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47(+9/-38)shaveVerbremove body hair, "shave myself every morning"
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26(+26/-0)curve, archGeneral Nouna bow-shaped thing (noun, or verb "be curved")
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16(+3/-13)double/twiceVerblength, quantity, time, etc. Perhaps different words may be used for time and length
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23(+23/-0)order/turnGeneral Noune.g. It's my turn! in order, the order was disturbed.
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22(+22/-0)RhythmGeneral NounThe arrangement of musical sounds in time.
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69(+68/-1)piNumberThe ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. “3.14159.......”
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68(+58/-10)PhaseGeneral NounThe fraction of a wave cycle that has elapsed compared to the origin. “The phase off-sets of the two waveforms causes destructive interference.’
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62(+48/-14)AmplitudeGeneral NounThe magnitude of a wave.
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62(+48/-14)be consonantVerbA collection of simultaneous musical pitches which have fundamentals that are close to simple mathematical ratios. “The pianist started with a consonant harmony.”
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18(+18/-0)HarmonyGeneral Noun
Concurrent musical pitches that are perceived as having some degree of unified organisation. “The harmony supporting the melody was dense.”
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22(+21/-1)MelodyGeneral NounA musical line that forms a single idea. “The melody of the aria was prominant.”
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21(+21/-0)Octave/NonaveGeneral NounA 2:1 frequency ratio, the distance from two musical pitches that share the same name.
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18(+18/-0)PressureGeneral NounForce exterted against an opposing force, “Sound is a pressure wave.”
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22(+21/-1)DimensionGeneral NounA direction within a coordinate system, “This object exists in three dimensions”
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10(+2/-8)classGeneral NounI would like terms to express class as in "social class" but also as something that has a class, a category. Also, a term for classes in programming languages
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28(+28/-0)Between (referring to measurements)Conjunction“This specimen must be stored at a temperature between 27 and 81 SImyon.” “This carseat is suitable for infants weighing between one and six cheb.”
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10(+2/-8)UnderwaterGeneral NounBelow the upper boundary of a gas and a liquid. Examples: "A submarine is a ship designed to explore underwater", "Underwater creatures usually have gills to separate the oxygen from the water".
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57(+24/-33)be physicalVerbThat which is matter {rugh, Hap} or energy {HoS}. "Energy is as real as matter.", "My turtle is not imaginary but real."
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50(+21/-29)fantasyGeneral Nounthe faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable, "This is starting to go into the realm of fantasy", "There's nothing wrong with a good fantasy"
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30(+24/-6)be fantasyVerb
a work of fiction, often involving magic and adventure, especially in a setting other than the real world: "The lord of the rings is a fantasy story", "Is the paq'batlh fantasy or real?"
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24(+22/-2)fictionGeneral Nounas in "Science-fiction"
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51(+22/-29)be fictionalVerbTo be made up, not real "I enjoy a good fictional story", "That book is fictional"
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50(+14/-36)be obviousVerbe.g. " The soldier hides behind an obvious piece of cover"
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48(+6/-42)FearGeneral NounThere is ghIj, "to scare", but not a word to desctibe the emotion. Ex. "Fear is the minf killer"
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10(+1/-9)Reflexive possession (her/his/its/their own)Grammar
How to distinguish, in a sentence like “puqDaj HaqnIS HaqwI'” whether the surgeon needs to operate on her own child or somebody else’s.
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19(+19/-0)glueGeneral NounThe stuff used to stick two, or more things together "Pass me the super glue." "I need to get a new bottle of glue", "this glue doesn't work"
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26(+24/-2)Between (referring to time periods)Conjunction“Since the time of Kahless until now, nobody has seen a Hurq.” “We can meet any time between 8:00 and 12:00.” “Star Trek aired on television from 1966 to 1969.”
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56(+25/-31)Spouse (gender-neutral term)Language User“bang” and “parmaqqay” are already gender-neutral, but neither seems to indicate a marriage bond.
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52(+32/-20)Sibling (gender-neutral term)Language User“Do you have any siblings?” “Is this your sibling?” (Perhaps asked to a species or culture or even just about an individual whose gender identity does not conform to what is expressive by be'/loD)
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58(+29/-29)Parent (gender-neutral term)Language UserWe can say puq to refer to a child regardless of gender, but no analog exists for parent.
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65(+21/-44)EnglandGeneral Noun
As a separate place name from the UK. Useful to express "England Hol” rather than “DIvI' Hol”.
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21(+20/-1)sitting room/lounge/parlourGeneral NounA room in a house for entertaining guests, such as the room that Picard spoke to Kahlest in during Sins of the Father or where Lursa and Betor served tea to Worf in during the episode Redemption Part 2
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59(+29/-30)magic trick/technique/artformGeneral NounA noun for an individual performance act a {mIn yuqwI'} does that are often referred to by the slang term "trick". The non-fantasy version of what {'IDnar} is: "I have a new magic technique to show you!", "I learned a new trick last week", "How many tricks do you know?", "Did you see Dave's new magic technique? I still haven't figured out his last trick! This would be like the word {tonSaw'} but instead of for martial arts, it would be for magic performances. It has nothing to do with deceiving, but instead names an artform.
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23(+23/-0)vote, cast a ballotVerbto give one vote in a democratic process such as an election. "During the period of reforms, the people voted for Chancellor." "I vote we go with Martok's attack plan."
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27(+26/-1)fraction (number-forming element)Number
marker for denominator in a fraction; generalization of {vatlhvI'} "percent" to numbers other than 100. Examples: "one third", "three quarters", "nine tenths", "1/81".
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25(+20/-5)be not something, non-Verbsimilar to {Deq} as an adjective, but expresses something isn't the noun. "I spoke to the non-Klingon." "The non-warriors were taken off the ship." "She studied non-quantum (i.e., classical) physics."
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57(+20/-37)oscillateVerbto swing back and forth with a regular rhythm. "The clock works because the pendulum oscillates." "The oscillation of the dilithium crystals restarted the warp engine."
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19(+16/-3)continuumGeneral Nouna system where every part can be transitioned into without abrupt changes and with uniform laws throughout. "Janeway visited the Q Continuum." "The Enterprise went through a tear in the spacetime continuum."
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56(+22/-34)spacetimeGeneral Nounthe underlying continuum of the universe. "The warp field creates a bubble in spacetime." "The extreme gravity caused a rupture in the spacetime continuum."
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31(+27/-4)recipe, formulaGeneral Nouna set of instructions including a list of ingredients for making something. "Professor Scott explained the formula for transparent aluminium to Dr. Nichols." "Gowron has the best recipe for rokeg blood pie."
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60(+19/-41)equation, formulaGeneral Nouna mathematical expression equating two things. "Torg easily solved the equations of relativity theory." "The warp factor equation gives the ship's speed."
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57(+47/-10)power (physics)General Nounamount of energy ({HoS}) transferred or convert per unit time. "This light bulb consumes 60 watts of power." "What is the minimum power needed to maintain life support?"
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25(+19/-6)bit, byte (maybe trit)General Nounbasic units of digital information. bit = {0,1}, trit = {0,1,2}. "The computer's storage can hold one billion bytes." "The experiment produced one trillion bytes of data per second."
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62(+53/-9)directive, injunctionGeneral Nouna specific law, command, or authoritative ruling. "We must obey the Prime Directive." "Based on the law, the judge has issued the following directive."
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58(+25/-33)mass (physics)General Nounan object's resistance to motion, or the amount of matter ({Hap}), distinct from weight (which is gravity-dependent). "This black hole has a million times the mass of the Terran Sun." ( Also: Does {cheb} measures mass or weight?)
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25(+21/-4)force (physics concept)General Noundistinct from energy ({HoS}). Possibly {Sur} (as {Surchem} is "force field"). "An object at rest stays at rest unless one applies a force." "Force is mass times acceleration."
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54(+25/-29)by the way, parentheticallyAdverbused to segue the subject or change the topic, or introduce a related topic. "By the way, I saw Maltz today." "We attached the Federation. By the way, we also attacked the Romulans."
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24(+19/-5)superimpose, superposeVerbput one thing over another so that they coincide. "The detective superimposed the fingerprints and saw that they matched." "The physicist created a superposition of two quantum states."
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57(+45/-12)slitGeneral Nouna narrow hole, a long cut made into something. "He put the letter into the slit." "The photon passed through the slit." "The surgeon cut a small slit in the patient's shoulder."
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26(+22/-4)coincidenceGeneral Nouna lucky concurrence of circumstances or events without any causal connection. "The Chancellor went to the same bar as the assassin. Because of this coincidence, he was killed." "By coincidence, we were in the same place." (Possibly better as adverb.)
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21(+20/-1)diffractVerbto spread out a beam or waves by contact with a narrow aperture or substance. "The white light was diffracted by the prism into a rainbow." "The waves diffracted around the jetty."
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67(+53/-14)reflectVerbhave something be bounced off a surface without absorption. "The mirror reflected the beam of light." "The bullet reflected off the armour."
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55(+27/-28)turnGeneral NounAn opportunity or obligation to do something which is passed between a number of people. "On the player's turn, he takes one card." "It's your turn to wash the dishes."
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21(+20/-1)Kos'KariiAnimalIn Klingon mythology, the Kos'Karii were pale, serpent-like creatures which inhabited the blood-red waters crossed by the Barge of the Dead on its way to Gre'thor. "It's the Kos'Karii, they'll try to lure you to them. Don't listen." (VOY 6x03 "Barge of the Dead")
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22(+22/-0)JointBody Partarticulation point of two bones; "Elbows and knees are joints."
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58(+22/-36)Be divorced/widowedVerbto be one whose one's marriage contract is officially terminated, perfectly so by death of the other partner. "The divorced man ran quickly to the bar.", "The widowed captain drinks bloodwine."
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49(+15/-34)be conceited, be vainVerbHaving or showing an excessively high opinion of oneself. "The conceited leader demanded that a parade be held in his own honor."
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84(+42/-42)be homosexual, be gayVerbTo be emotionally, romantically and/or sexually attracted to people of the same sex. "My friend is gay", "The city's gay and lesbian population is thriving"
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21(+19/-2)jawBody PartAn opposable articulated structure of the mouth. As in "One chews by using one's jaw."
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25(+25/-0)SubjectGrammarThe noun performing the action of a sentence. "Gowron" in the "Gowron rules the Klingon Empire"
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25(+25/-0)Direct objectGrammarA word or phrase denoting the recipient of an action. As in "you" in the sentence "I see you".
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26(+19/-7)PlantGeneral Nounwe have a lot of words for parts of plants, but no word for a plant as a whole
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23(+23/-0)be umami/savory/earthyVerbof food and flavors
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25(+25/-0)be spicy/piquant/hotVerbof food - Also does Klingon differentiate water-soluble nasal spiciness of mustard and radish vs. fat-soluble mouth spiciness of peppers?
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17(+17/-0)inferior/subordinateLanguage Usercounterpart of moch
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52(+25/-27)cast/throw/make (a shadow)Verbhow do klingons describe "casting a shadow"?
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65(+44/-21)twinLanguage Userand are there ways to distinguish identical from non-identical?
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22(+22/-0)process/parade/marchVerb
"The soldiers marched across the yard", "The animals paraded down main street".
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19(+18/-1)procession/parade/marchGeneral Noun
"The parade passed the school", "The general watched the march".
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54(+15/-39)worker/proletarianGeneral NounI'm toying with the idea of translating the communist manifesto, and to do that one would require a working klingon term for worker that could be adapted for use when referring to the proletariat as a whole aswell.
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23(+21/-2)indirect objectGeneral Nounthe person or thing that an action if performed for or directed to
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49(+14/-35)make senseVerbhave a clear meaning, be easy to understand
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30(+30/-0)be negativeVerba number less than zero
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23(+18/-5)billionNumber1,000 times one million
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61(+56/-5)trillionNumber1,000 times one billion
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27(+23/-4)experienceGeneral Noun
knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity gained by performing that job or activity, as opposed to having just been taught it: "He has plenty of programming experience"
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56(+29/-27)be lonelyVerbthe emotion, not the actual state of being alone eg The lonely man wandered the city streets at night