Klingon Dictionary

Most of the language used on this website and in the posts is in Klingon, and has been translated for ease of reading. Some terms that don't have direct translations have been left in the original Klingon. Since the Klingon Language does not use Arabic characters, the transliteration of the Klingon terms vary, depending on preference.

A

adanji-an incense used in the Mauk'to'Vor (Seppuku) ceremony


B

Bahgol-is a Klingon tea-like beverage, best served warm

baQa'-general invective

batlh-Honor, and the general philosophical concept associated with integrity

Bat'leth-Curved four-bladed, two-handed weapon

batyay'a-Ancient Klingon privilege which grants the conquerer dominion over a conqured foe

beq-A Klingon rank equal to Lance Corporal

beqHey-A Klingon rank equal to Private First Class

betleH bey'-A Batleth demostration

bejoy-ritulized torture by women

bIreQtagh-Bregit Lung. Food made from the lung of a Bregit

bI'rel tlharghDuj-B'rel Class Scout Bloodwine-is a popular alcoholic beverage among the Klingons, best served warm.

Bok-rat Liver-Stewed-Food made from the liver of a Bok-rat, that is cooked

bolmaq-An animal native to Boreth that makes a bleating sound and tends to run around in circles

bu'a'-A Klingon rank equal to Master Sergeant

bu'mochwI-A Klingon rank equal to Sergeant Major

bu'na'-A Klingon rank equal to Gunnery Sergeant

bu'naQ-A Klingon rank equal to Staff Sergeant

bu'-A Klingon rank equal to Sergeant


C

cha'DIch-The personal bodyguard of one accused during a legal proceeding. Firsat Officer onm a KDF vessel.

chech'tluth-A alcoholic beverage served heated and steaming

chuSwI'-a rodent that mostly live underground and makes an annoying noise


D

Da-A Klingon Rank Equvilent to Corporal

Dahar Master-A warrior who has attained legendary status in life

Deppadagh-A cooking spice native to Qo'noS

DiHnaq-A braclet that serves as a symbol of the mistress of a house

d'k tahg-A Personal dagger, Every one has one personalizeed with their House


E


F

Firewine-A Alcholic Klingon drink that feels as if it is burning when drunk

Fek'lhrakt-A klingon Explitative


G

gagh-Food made from live serpent worms

ghojmoHwI'-Teacher or mentor

ghuv-A Klingon Rank Equvilent to Private

gIntaq-a spear with a wooden haft and curve two-bladed point. Also the first retainer of a Klingon House.

gladst-Food made from brown leaves, best served without sauce

Glob Fly-Small irritating inscect with no sting that makes a slight buzzing sound.

Gortch-a zit. Common during adolesence. Grapok Sauce-Contiment, Often used to bring out the flavor on gagh or racht

Gre'thor-The afterlife for the dis-honoured dead, Klingon Hell

grinnak-A game

Grishnar cat-A Small non-vicious animal that trys to sound fiercer than it is.


H

Habnagh-A type of stone indigionus to Qo'noS often used in statuary

Ha'DIbaH-Animal. Used as an insult

HoD-A Klingon Rank Equvilent to Captian

HoDa-A Klingon Rank Equvilent to Fleet Captain, also the title for a Squadron Commander

HuDyuQ-A mountainous Planet. Literally means Mountian Planet


I


J

jatyIn-A spirit of the dead that possess the living

jeghpu'wI'-Conqured People. Less than citizen's, but more than Slaves

jInjoq-a type of bread


K

Ka'Tarlk-A Klingon Orange

Kava-Klingon Sugar

khest'n-interjection with no direct translation

klin zha-a popular board game

klongat-A beast native to Qo'noS that is much larger than a Targ and more difficult to subdue

krada legs-Food made from the legs of a Krada

Kuva'magh-Savior

kuvrek-an animal that prefers the shadows


L

la'-A Klingon Rank Equvilent to Commander

la'a-Klinon title equal to Commadant

lagh-A Klingon Rank Equvilent to Ensign

la'quv-Klingon rank that litteraly translates to Supreme Commander

lingta-Large game animal indiginous to Qo'noS

lotlhmoq-Predatory bird natvie to qo'noS that swoops into the water the catch food


M

MajQa-interjection with no direct translation

MangHey-A Klingon Rank Equal to Cadet

Mauk'to'Vor-A death ritual that allows one dis-honoured to die well and go to Sto-Vo-Kor

mek'leth-A sword like weapon about half the size of a Bat'leth

mevek dagger-a dagger used in the Mauk-to'Vor ceremony

meyvaQ-a sex aid

mong'em manuver-a parry where you thrust a blade behind your neck to block your rear

Moq'bara-Klingon martial arts that focus on the body and spirit


N

nagh-Name of a waterfall on Qo'noS

n'Drel-A Personl Vechile deisgned for long slow travels

ne'-A Klingon Rank Equal to Yeoman

ngIs-Lubricant used on disruptor cannons


O


P

par'Mach-Love, Klingon Style

petaQ-A sever insult with no direct translation

pipus claw-Food made from the claw of a pipus


Q

Qam-Chee-An ancient Village where Kahless and Lukara fought a great battle.

Qang-Chancellor

Qapla'-Ritual greeting litterally meaning "Success"

Qas DevwI'-Troop Commander on a KDF vessel, Roughly equvilent to a Warrent or SNCO

qell'qam-A unit of measurment equal to 2Km or 1.2 Miles

QI'yaH-Interjection with no translation

Qo'noS-The Klingon Homeworld

qutluch-A weapon favored by assassins that leaves a vicious wound

Qu'vatlh-interjection with no direct translation


R

racht-Food made from live serpent worms

raktajino-Klingon coffee

ramjep bird-Avian indiginous to Qo'noS

ra'wI'-A Klingon title used in reference to a Commanding Officer. Literaly means Dictator or Tyrant

rokeg blood pie-Food made from the blood of a Rokeg

Rura Penthe-A prison planet covered in ice

R'uustai-A ritual that allows a orphan to join a House


S

Sa-A Klingon Rank Equvilent to General

shum-A small klingon Spider

Sogh-A Klingon Rank Equvilent to Lieutenant

Soghla'-A Klingon Rank Equvilent to Lieutenant Commander

So'HIp-A uniform that changes color to the enviroment around it

Sto-Vo-Kor - After life for the honored dead. Similar to Vahalla


T

taD-Literally means frozen. An ice covered Colony Planet

taknar gizzards-Food that is the stomach and contents of a taknar

targ-A popular pet animal whose heart is a delicacy. Similar to a American Razorback

tik'leth-A weapon similar to a Earth Katana or broad sword

tIq-A river on Qu'vat

toDsaH-Insult with no direct translation

totlh-A Klingon Rank Equvilent to Commodre or Colonel

trigak-A predatory animal with sharp teeth that it bears before attacking

Ty'Gokor-A planet where inductions to the order of the Bat'leth take place


U


V

vIHbe'-A paralyzing poison that leaves no trace

vIt'Iw tay-A ceremony where one is cut by at least six different warriors with thier d'k taghs to prove one is Klingon.


W

Warnog-a traditional Klingon ale, clear in color


X


Y

yIntagh-Epithet with no direct translation

yo'aj-A Klingon Rank Equvilent to General


Z

zilm'kach-Food made from a fruit similar to an orange


'

'aj-A Klingon Rank Equvilent to Admiral

'ech-Klingon Rank Equvilent to Brigadier or Major


Numbers

1-wa'
2-cha'
3-wej
4-loS
5-vagh
6-jav
7-Soch
8-chorgh
9-Hut
10-wa'maH
100-wa'vatlh
1000-wa'SaD

boq- Addition
boqHa'- Subtraction
boq'egh- Multiplication
boqHa''egh- Division


Measurments

chaDvay'-Hertz (frequency)

qell'qam-Distance of approximatly 2 Kilometers or 1.2 Miles


Ship Related

baHjan-A torpedo launcher

biQSIp-Hydrogen

biQSIp 'ugh-Deuterium Isotope

bI'rel tlharghDuj-B'rel Class Scout

boq-Fusion.

ngIs-Lubricant used on disruptor cannons

qell'qam-A unit of measurment equal to 2Km or 1.2 Miles


Months

Nay'Poq-A Klingon Month

Maktag-A month with at least 43 days


Phrases

Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam - Today is a good day to die!

naDevvo' yIghoS - Go Away, Get Lost, F*** Off

wa'Dal nIvDaq matay'DI' maQap - We succeed together as/in a greater whole.


Songs

Klingon		Translation
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-Qoy qeylIs puqloD- Qoy qeylIs puqloD Qoy puqbe'pu' yoHbogh malthbogh je' SuvwI' Sey'moHchu' may' 'Iw maSuv manong 'ej maHoHchu' nI'be'yInmaj 'ach wovqu'! batlh maH ghbej'jyoqIjDaq vavpu'ma' DImuvpa'reH maSuvtaH Qu' DamevQo' maSuvtaH, ma'ov		-Hear! Sons of Kahless- Hear! Sons of Kahless Hear! Daughters too. The blood of battle washes clean. The Warrior brave and true. We fight, we love, and then we kill. Our lives burn short and bright. Then we die with honor and join our fathers in the Black Fleet where we battle forever, battling on through the Eternal fight.