*loDnI'nal
*loDnI'nal is a Klingon word (noun) meaning ‘brother-in-law’.
Meaning
brother-in-law
Pronunciation
Sound out *loDnI'nal letter by letter:
- l/l/l as in 'lay'
- o/o/o as in 'go'
- D/ɖ/retroflex d (tongue curled back)
- n/n/n as in 'nay'
- I/ɪ/i as in 'bit'
- '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- n/n/n as in 'nay'
- a/ɑ/a as in 'father'
- l/l/l as in 'lay'
Example sentences
- There was another question about whether loDnI'nal and be'nI'nal could be brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Maltz said he didn't think there were specific words for these concepts. He said to just describe the relationship: loDnI' loDnal and be'nI' loDnal for brother-in-law and loDnI' be'nal and be'nI' be'nal for sister-in-law. He said you could even say things like be'nal loDnI' be'nal wife's brother's wife. But he preferred to call all these people 'e'nalpu' people who married into the family. [2010-12-22-Email]
Frequently asked questions
What does *loDnI'nal mean in Klingon?
*loDnI'nal is a Klingon word (noun) meaning ‘brother-in-law’.
How do you say ‘brother-in-law’ in Klingon?
‘brother-in-law’ in Klingon is *loDnI'nal.
How is *loDnI'nal pronounced?
*loDnI'nal is pronounced /loɖnɪʔnɑl/.
What part of speech is *loDnI'nal?
The part of speech of *loDnI'nal is noun.
Source
2010-12-22-Email (2010-12-25-Email)
Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.