ghItlh
ghItlh is a Klingon word (verb) meaning ‘write, engrave, incise, mark (upon)’.
Meaning
write, engrave, incise, mark (upon)
Pronunciation
Sound out ghItlh letter by letter:
- gh/ɣ/voiced version of H, like a growled gargle
- I/ɪ/i as in 'bit'
- tlh/t͡ɬ/t released into a breathy lateral, no English equivalent
Example sentences
- To mark (upon) something is ghItlh. This isn't just writing; it's any kind of marking. (Note that ghItlh, to write, refers to the physical act of writing. It doesn't mean to create a composition.) [HolQeD-02-4 p.17]
Usage notes
Entries from all sources have been combined here.
Frequently asked questions
What does ghItlh mean in Klingon?
ghItlh is a Klingon word (verb) meaning ‘write, engrave, incise, mark (upon)’.
How do you say ‘write’ in Klingon?
‘write’ in Klingon is ghItlh.
How is ghItlh pronounced?
ghItlh is pronounced /ɣɪt͡ɬ/.
What part of speech is ghItlh?
The part of speech of ghItlh is verb.
Source
TKD; HolQeD-02-4 p.18; KGT
Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.