Can YOU speak Klingon?

trilbymonkey · February 19 2009, 02:50 AM

I'm curious, there's a stereotype that true Trekkies speak Klingon.
I love the Trek , but I can't. So, can you??

trilbymonkey · February 19 2009, 02:57 AM

I found this cool site, its got sound clips and everything!! enjoy: http://www.kli.org/

JustKate · February 19 2009, 04:02 AM

I do not. But I do have conversational Klingon tapes that my mom got me years ago. Never really tried, though. And how "conversational" can Klingon be, I wonder?

Shawnster · February 19 2009, 04:12 AM

Pretty conversational. After all, there is an entire Hamlet in the original Klingon.

I purchased the first Klingon dictionary waaaayyy back when. So I know a few words and numbers.

Starbreaker · February 19 2009, 04:16 AM

I have the dictionary... for fun. I don't actually study it.

troisboobs · February 19 2009, 06:20 AM

Starbreaker wrote:

I have the dictionary... for fun. I don't actually study it.

surrrre

murmillones · February 19 2009, 12:08 PM

trilbymonkey wrote:

I found this cool site, its got sound clips and everything!! enjoy: http://www.kli.org/

thanks for the website rly useful

ZMistress · February 19 2009, 02:32 PM

Even though I consider myself a Trekkie I'd never touch that Klingon dictionary because I have a rather strong dislike of all things Klingon.
If there was a dictionary about Cardassian, Romulan or Bajoran though, I'd be tempted to check it out.

Orne · February 19 2009, 02:40 PM

"Q'pla!"

......that's about it.

RaymondJames · February 19 2009, 02:45 PM

No, just a few words or phrases.

Kelso · February 19 2009, 03:15 PM

Orne wrote:

"Q'pla!"

......that's about it.

That's wrong.

Astraea · February 19 2009, 04:11 PM

Just for fun, how many Klingon words/phrases I can recall off the top of my head:

Qa'pla, racht, gagh, bat'leth, mek'leth, pe'taQ, d'k tahg, Hab SoslI' Quch, rokeg, gre'thor, sto-vo-kor, targ, raktajino, cha'dich, grishnar, chech'tluth. So I can guess I can basically order food, insult someone, or name a weapon (and I'm pretty sure the spelling or capitalization is off on half those words.)

Does anyone actually speak Klingon? Seriously?

dreadpiraterose · February 19 2009, 05:00 PM

I do own the dictionary, but I only know a few words. I *Do* have the Klingon word for Terran as a tattoo.

SalvorHardin · February 19 2009, 05:41 PM

I don't.
I know 4 or 5 words from hearing them in various episodes but I never bothered actively trying to learn the language.

greenmystik · February 19 2009, 05:48 PM

I would love to be able to speak Klingon. That would be awesome.

February 19 2009, 02:50 AM	#1
trilbymonkey Lieutenant Location: In the cupboard under the stairs	Can YOU speak Klingon? I'm curious, there's a stereotype that true Trekkies speak Klingon. I love the Trek , but I can't. So, can you??

February 19 2009, 02:57 AM	#2
trilbymonkey Lieutenant Location: In the cupboard under the stairs	Re: Can YOU speak Klingon? I found this cool site, its got sound clips and everything!! enjoy: http://www.kli.org/

February 19 2009, 04:02 AM	#3
JustKate Rear Admiral Location: Indiana, USA	Re: Can YOU speak Klingon? I do not. But I do have conversational Klingon tapes that my mom got me years ago. Never really tried, though. And how "conversational" can Klingon be, I wonder?

February 19 2009, 04:12 AM	#4
Shawnster Captain Location: Clinton, OH	Re: Can YOU speak Klingon? Pretty conversational. After all, there is an entire Hamlet in the original Klingon. I purchased the first Klingon dictionary waaaayyy back when. So I know a few words and numbers.

February 19 2009, 04:16 AM	#5
Starbreaker Fleet Admiral	Re: Can YOU speak Klingon? I have the dictionary... for fun. I don't actually study it.

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February 19 2009, 02:32 PM	#8
ZMistress Lieutenant Commander Location: Germany	Re: Can YOU speak Klingon? Even though I consider myself a Trekkie I'd never touch that Klingon dictionary because I have a rather strong dislike of all things Klingon. If there was a dictionary about Cardassian, Romulan or Bajoran though, I'd be tempted to check it out. __________________ "Do you know exactly what it's like to always stick out but not far enough to reach somewhere else." from "The geek (shall inherit the Earth)" by Wir sind Helden

February 19 2009, 02:40 PM	#9
Orne Lieutenant	Re: Can YOU speak Klingon? "Q'pla!" ......that's about it.

February 19 2009, 02:45 PM	#10
RaymondJames Captain Location: United States of America	Re: Can YOU speak Klingon? No, just a few words or phrases. __________________ Former Avatar Contests Wins:TNG(7) DS9(1) VOY(1) *Golden Datas*: TNG (1)

February 19 2009, 04:11 PM	#12
Astraea Commander Location: Buried under a pile of work.	Re: Can YOU speak Klingon? Just for fun, how many Klingon words/phrases I can recall off the top of my head: Qa'pla, racht, gagh, bat'leth, mek'leth, pe'taQ, d'k tahg, Hab SoslI' Quch, rokeg, gre'thor, sto-vo-kor, targ, raktajino, cha'dich, grishnar, chech'tluth. So I can guess I can basically order food, insult someone, or name a weapon (and I'm pretty sure the spelling or capitalization is off on half those words.) Does anyone actually speak Klingon? Seriously? __________________ Avatar credit: wicked_visions on livejournal.

February 19 2009, 05:00 PM	#13
dreadpiraterose Lieutenant Commander Location: Philadelphia	Re: Can YOU speak Klingon? I do own the dictionary, but I only know a few words. I Do have the Klingon word for Terran as a tattoo. __________________ Convention Fans - the blog for con goers of all fandoms! http://conventionfansblog.com/

February 19 2009, 05:41 PM	#14
SalvorHardin Rear Admiral Location: Star's End	Re: Can YOU speak Klingon? I don't. I know 4 or 5 words from hearing them in various episodes but I never bothered actively trying to learn the language. __________________ www.youtube.com/user/SalvorSeldon

February 19 2009, 05:48 PM	#15
greenmystik Captain Location: USA	Re: Can YOU speak Klingon? I would love to be able to speak Klingon. That would be awesome. __________________ If practice makes perfect, but nobodies perfect, then why pratice??? Sombreros are overrated.