'o'wen
'o'wen is a Klingon word (noun) meaning ‘double agent’.
Meaning
double agent
Pronunciation
Sound out 'o'wen letter by letter:
- '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- o/o/o as in 'go'
- '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- w/w/w as in 'way'
- e/ɛ/e as in 'bed'
- n/n/n as in 'nay'
Example sentences
- For double agent, Maltz liked the slang expression jey'naS ghoqwI' (literally, double-headed ax spy). He said the non-slang term 'o'wen could also be used for double agent, but its meaning is a bit broader -- it's used to refer to someone (or something) of ambiguous status. As Maltz put it, "You're not quite sure if it's this or that. You think it's one thing, and it may be, but it may be another." [2012-01-26-Email]
Frequently asked questions
What does 'o'wen mean in Klingon?
'o'wen is a Klingon word (noun) meaning ‘double agent’.
How do you say ‘double «agent’ in Klingon?
‘double «agent’ in Klingon is 'o'wen.
How is 'o'wen pronounced?
'o'wen is pronounced /ʔoʔwɛn/.
What part of speech is 'o'wen?
The part of speech of 'o'wen is noun.
Source
2012-01-26-Email
Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.