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12-16-2022, 08:38 PM
https://whatculture.com/trekculture/star-trek-10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-the-klingon-language?rf=homepage
BY JACK KIELY
DECEMBER 16TH, 2022
It has been called Klingoni/ee, Klingonese, and Klingonaase, but most 'Earthers' simply call it Klingon. More properly, the Klingon for Klingon (language) is tlhIngan Hol and that, you can choose to believe, descends from the fabled Kahless himself. In The Original Series, all Klingons spoke English, but then they also had smooth foreheads and we all know not to talk about that.
In the real world, it is the equally unforgettable Marc Okrand who invented and developed the targ’s share of the language’s grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Another surprising, but familiar, face was also integral to the language’s creation, as we will find out in the list below.
Since then, this constructed language (or 'conlang') has taken on a life of its own. A community of Klingon language speakers has developed, most notably through the Klingon Language Institute (KLI) who seek to "promote and support" the "warriors’ tongue".
So, roll out that barrel of blood wine you’ve been saving, and warm up your vocal cords for those drinking songs as we discuss ten things you didn’t know about the Klingon language.
Please note that, for the sake of ease and readability for you Federation petaQ, Klingon words and phrases will be given in bold in the Romanised transliteration (also a transcription in this case) rather than in the native Klingon script (pIqaD). Occasionally, other widely used Federation transcriptions will be used.
BY JACK KIELY
DECEMBER 16TH, 2022
It has been called Klingoni/ee, Klingonese, and Klingonaase, but most 'Earthers' simply call it Klingon. More properly, the Klingon for Klingon (language) is tlhIngan Hol and that, you can choose to believe, descends from the fabled Kahless himself. In The Original Series, all Klingons spoke English, but then they also had smooth foreheads and we all know not to talk about that.
In the real world, it is the equally unforgettable Marc Okrand who invented and developed the targ’s share of the language’s grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Another surprising, but familiar, face was also integral to the language’s creation, as we will find out in the list below.
Since then, this constructed language (or 'conlang') has taken on a life of its own. A community of Klingon language speakers has developed, most notably through the Klingon Language Institute (KLI) who seek to "promote and support" the "warriors’ tongue".
So, roll out that barrel of blood wine you’ve been saving, and warm up your vocal cords for those drinking songs as we discuss ten things you didn’t know about the Klingon language.
Please note that, for the sake of ease and readability for you Federation petaQ, Klingon words and phrases will be given in bold in the Romanised transliteration (also a transcription in this case) rather than in the native Klingon script (pIqaD). Occasionally, other widely used Federation transcriptions will be used.