'I'SeghIm
'I'SeghIm is a Klingon word (noun) meaning ‘curmudgeon’.
Meaning
curmudgeon
Pronunciation
Sound out 'I'SeghIm letter by letter:
- '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- I/ɪ/i as in 'bit'
- '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- S/ʂ/retroflex sh, between English 's' and 'sh'
- e/ɛ/e as in 'bed'
- gh/ɣ/voiced version of H, like a growled gargle
- I/ɪ/i as in 'bit'
- m/m/m as in 'moon'
Example sentences
- Maltz has been kind of a curmudgeon lately. (Do you know that English word? The closest Klingon equivalent is 'I'SeghIm.) [2012-04-01-Email]
Frequently asked questions
What does 'I'SeghIm mean in Klingon?
'I'SeghIm is a Klingon word (noun) meaning ‘curmudgeon’.
How do you say ‘curmudgeon’ in Klingon?
‘curmudgeon’ in Klingon is 'I'SeghIm.
How is 'I'SeghIm pronounced?
'I'SeghIm is pronounced /ʔɪʔʂɛɣɪm/.
What part of speech is 'I'SeghIm?
The part of speech of 'I'SeghIm is noun.
Source
2012-04-01-Email
Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.