peghmey vIttlhegh
peghmey vIttlhegh is a Klingon word (noun) meaning ‘secrecy proverb’.
Meaning
secrecy proverb
Pronunciation
Sound out peghmey vIttlhegh letter by letter:
- p/pʰ/strongly aspirated p, with a puff of air
- e/ɛ/e as in 'bed'
- gh/ɣ/voiced version of H, like a growled gargle
- m/m/m as in 'moon'
- e/ɛ/e as in 'bed'
- y/j/y as in 'yes'
- v/v/v as in 'vow'
- I/ɪ/i as in 'bit'
- t/tʰ/strongly aspirated t
- tlh/t͡ɬ/t released into a breathy lateral, no English equivalent
- e/ɛ/e as in 'bed'
- gh/ɣ/voiced version of H, like a growled gargle
Usage notes
Secrecy proverbs are also mentioned in PK, but no Klingon name is given for them there.
Frequently asked questions
What does peghmey vIttlhegh mean in Klingon?
peghmey vIttlhegh is a Klingon word (noun) meaning ‘secrecy proverb’.
How do you say ‘secrecy proverb’ in Klingon?
‘secrecy proverb’ in Klingon is peghmey vIttlhegh.
How is peghmey vIttlhegh pronounced?
peghmey vIttlhegh is pronounced /pʰɛɣmɛjvɪtʰt͡ɬɛɣ/.
What part of speech is peghmey vIttlhegh?
The part of speech of peghmey vIttlhegh is noun.
Source
HolQeD-05-1
Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.