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Ho' 'etlh

Ho' 'etlh

Ho' 'etlh is a Klingon word (noun) meaning ‘serrated blade (e.g., on kut'luch knife)’.

Meaning

serrated blade (e.g., on kut'luch knife)

Part of speech
noun
Pronunciation
/xoʔʔɛt͡ɬ/

Pronunciation

Sound out Ho' 'etlh letter by letter:

  • H/x/harsh h, as in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach'
  • o/o/o as in 'go'
  • '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • e/ɛ/e as in 'bed'
  • tlh/t͡ɬ/t released into a breathy lateral, no English equivalent

Frequently asked questions

What does Ho' 'etlh mean in Klingon?

Ho' 'etlh is a Klingon word (noun) meaning ‘serrated blade (e.g., on kut'luch knife)’.

How do you say ‘serrated blade’ in Klingon?

‘serrated blade’ in Klingon is Ho' 'etlh.

How is Ho' 'etlh pronounced?

Ho' 'etlh is pronounced /xoʔʔɛt͡ɬ/.

What part of speech is Ho' 'etlh?

The part of speech of Ho' 'etlh is noun.

Source

KGT p.61

Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.