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jer

jer

jer is a Klingon word (verb) meaning ‘be surging, be moving forwards or backwards suddenly (about aircraft)’.

Meaning

be surging, be moving forwards or backwards suddenly (about aircraft)

Part of speech
verb
Pronunciation
/d͡ʒɛr/

Pronunciation

Sound out jer letter by letter:

  • j/d͡ʒ/j as in 'junk'
  • e/ɛ/e as in 'bed'
  • r/r/lightly trilled or rolled r

Example sentences

  • And if it suddenly moves forwards or backwards, it is said to jer surge. [HolQeD-11-2 p.9]

Usage notes

Translation given in HolQeD-11-2 is jer surge, however that article seems to suggest that the word works similarly to ron be banking, be rolling, and is therefore translated as be heaving here. One would probably say jer Duj the vessel is surging, and Duj jermoH 'orwI' the pilot makes the vessel surge.

Frequently asked questions

What does jer mean in Klingon?

jer is a Klingon word (verb) meaning ‘be surging, be moving forwards or backwards suddenly (about aircraft)’.

How do you say ‘surging’ in Klingon?

‘surging’ in Klingon is jer.

How is jer pronounced?

jer is pronounced /d͡ʒɛr/.

What part of speech is jer?

The part of speech of jer is verb.

Source

HolQeD-11-2 p.9

Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.