qaryoq'a'
qaryoq'a' is a Klingon word (noun) meaning ‘type of bird (large, capable of mimicking speech)’.
Meaning
type of bird (large, capable of mimicking speech)
Pronunciation
Sound out qaryoq'a' letter by letter:
- q/qʰ/k far back in the throat, aspirated
- a/ɑ/a as in 'father'
- r/r/lightly trilled or rolled r
- y/j/y as in 'yes'
- o/o/o as in 'go'
- q/qʰ/k far back in the throat, aspirated
- '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- a/ɑ/a as in 'father'
- '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
Usage notes
Some people pluralize these with -pu', but most use -mey.
Frequently asked questions
What does qaryoq'a' mean in Klingon?
qaryoq'a' is a Klingon word (noun) meaning ‘type of bird (large, capable of mimicking speech)’.
How do you say ‘bird’ in Klingon?
‘bird’ in Klingon is qaryoq'a'.
How is qaryoq'a' pronounced?
qaryoq'a' is pronounced /qʰɑrjoqʰʔɑʔ/.
What part of speech is qaryoq'a'?
The part of speech of qaryoq'a' is noun.
Source
HolQeD-10-4 p.5
Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.