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Re: [Tlhingan-hol] Klingon Word of the Day: ghar
> Klingon word: ghar
> Part of speech: noun
> Definition: diplomacy[]
AFAIK never used in a Klingon sentence.
Related words:
ghar conduct diplomacy
gharwI' diplomat (n)
wa' vub ghaH tlhIngan gharwI''e'
One hostage is a Klingon diplomat. (ST5 notes)
KGT 51: Though many Klingons themselves are apt to describe the Federation's Starfleet as a type of {QI'}, this is not really an appropriate use of the term, since {QI'} refers to the military only, while the functions of Starfleet are scientific and diplomatic as well.
Trek trivia:
Future Alexander became a diplomat, a peacemaker on the Klingon Homeworld. "The cause of peace *is* an honorable one." (Worf to Future-Alexander, TNG "Firstborn")
"the only tool diplomacy has is language." (Amb. Hodin, TOS "The Mark of Gideon")
"I'm a soldier, not a diplomat." (Kirk, TOS "Errand of Mercy")
"We must acknowledge once and for all that the purpose of diplomacy is to prolong a crisis." (Spock, TOS "The Mark of Gideon")
"Diplomats and bureaucrats may function differently, but they achieve exactly the same results." (Spock, TOS "The Mark of Gideon")
"Just when I was beginning to think you might find a new career as a diplomat!"
"Do not give up that hope, Doctor." (McCoy & Spock, TOS "The Mark of Gideon")
Similar words:
roj make peace (v)
Sutlh negotiate (v)
tlhong barter, bargain (v)
Duy agent, emissary (n)
Duy'a' ambassador (n)
jojlu' consul (n)
'oSwI' emissary (n)
'oDwI' arbitrator (n)
--
Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons
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