kah-if-farr
kah-if-farr is a Vulcan word () meaning ‘it is time’.
Meaning
it is time
Pronunciation
Sound out kah-if-farr letter by letter:
- k/k/k as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
- ah/ɒ/o as in British 'lot'
- i/i/ee as in 'see'
- f/f/f as in 'far'
- f/f/f as in 'far'
- a/ɐ/a as in 'cup' (open, central)
- r/ɾ/lightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
- r/ɾ/lightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
Usage notes
a High Vulcan expression; it is the opening phrase of the koon-ut-kalifee ceremony meaning "it is time" (TOS Amok Time)
Frequently asked questions
What does kah-if-farr mean in Vulcan?
kah-if-farr is a Vulcan word () meaning ‘it is time’.
How do you say ‘it is time’ in Vulcan?
‘it is time’ in Vulcan is kah-if-farr.
How is kah-if-farr pronounced?
kah-if-farr is pronounced /kɒiffɐɾɾ/.
What part of speech is kah-if-farr?
The part of speech of kah-if-farr is .