Marc Okrand lists 'oH in The Klingon Dictionary as the pronoun for “it.” No further derivation is attested.
Marc Okrand lists 'oH in The Klingon Dictionary as the pronoun for “it.” No further derivation is attested.
What does 'oH mean?
'oH means “it” and can also correspond to “this” or “that” when pointing out a single referent.
How is 'oH pronounced?
'oH is pronounced /ʔox/, beginning with a glottal stop and ending with the rough Klingon H sound.
What can 'oH refer to?
'oH refers to one animal, plant, body part, object, or other entity not treated as capable of language.
What is the difference between 'oH and ghaH?
'oH is used for a non-language-user or thing, while ghaH is used for one being capable of language.
Can 'oH mean ‘it is’?
Yes. 'oH acts as the predicate in identity and location statements such as taj 'oH, meaning “it is a knife.”