Daq

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place, location, site, eavesdrop, listen secretly
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A particular place or site, and as a verb the act of secretly listening to what others say.

Examples

  • Daq DaDabbogh yIngu'.
    Identify the place where you live.
  • majatlhtaHvIS Daq jagh.
    The enemy eavesdrops while we are speaking.
  • DaqtaH HoD.
    The captain is eavesdropping.
  • jIDaqbe'.
    I do not eavesdrop.
  • yIDaqQo'.
    Do not eavesdrop.

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Meanings

Place or site

noun
places
neutral
A location, place, or site considered as a point where someone lives, goes, or carries out an activity. This standalone noun is distinct from the locative suffix -Daq, even though they have the same spelling.

Examples

  • Daq DaDabbogh yIngu'.
    Identify the place where you live.
  • Daqvam vISov.
    I know this place.
  • Daq wInej.
    We are looking for a location.
  • Daq yIwIv.
    Choose a site.
  • Daqmey law' Such lengwI'.
    The traveler visits many places.

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Eavesdrop

verb
communication
neutral
To listen secretly to a conversation or speech not intended for the listener. Canon uses it without a direct object, with the person listening as the subject.

Examples

  • lojmIt poSDaq Daq pagh.
    No one eavesdrops at an open door.
  • majatlhtaHvIS Daq jagh.
    The enemy eavesdrops while we are speaking.
  • DaqtaH HoD.
    The captain is eavesdropping.
  • jIDaqbe'.
    I do not eavesdrop.
  • yIDaqQo'.
    Do not eavesdrop.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does Daq mean?

As a noun, Daq means a place, location, or site. As a verb, Daq means to eavesdrop.

How is Daq pronounced?

Daq is pronounced /ɖɑq/, with the Klingon retroflex D, the vowel a, and the deep consonant q.

Can Daq be both a noun and a verb?

Yes. The noun names a location, while the unrelated verb describes listening secretly to others.

What is the plural of the noun Daq?

The explicit plural is Daqmey. Klingon may leave the noun unmarked when plurality is already clear.

Is the noun Daq the same as the suffix -Daq?

No. The noun Daq independently means place or site. The type 5 suffix -Daq attaches to a noun and marks a location or destination, often corresponding to at, in, on, or to.

How is the verb Daq used?

The listener is the subject, as in Daq jagh, the enemy eavesdrops. Canon does not establish a direct object for the verb.

What does lojmIt poSDaq Daq pagh mean?

It means no one eavesdrops at an open door. The canon line warns that an openly accessible conversation cannot be kept secret.

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