ghuy'cha'
ghuy'cha' is a Klingon word (exclamation) meaning ‘*@$% (curse)’.
Meaning
*@$% (curse)
Pronunciation
Sound out ghuy'cha' letter by letter:
- gh/ɣ/voiced version of H, like a growled gargle
- u/u/u as in 'boot'
- y/j/y as in 'yes'
- '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- ch/t͡ʃ/ch as in 'chew'
- a/ɑ/a as in 'father'
- '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
Example sentences
- A Klingon might say it after receiving an unsettling communiqué. It's a lot stronger that the Terran "Darn it!" [CK]
Frequently asked questions
What does ghuy'cha' mean in Klingon?
ghuy'cha' is a Klingon word (exclamation) meaning ‘*@$% (curse)’.
How do you say ‘*@$% (curse)’ in Klingon?
‘*@$% (curse)’ in Klingon is ghuy'cha'.
How is ghuy'cha' pronounced?
ghuy'cha' is pronounced /ɣujʔt͡ʃɑʔ/.
What part of speech is ghuy'cha'?
The part of speech of ghuy'cha' is exclamation.
Source
TKD 5.5/p.58 · CK
Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.