HIja'

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/xɪˈd͡ʒɑʔ/
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The Klingon yes used to answer yes-or-no questions, distinct from words that accept a command or promise action.
Practice using this word in conversation

Examples

  • qama' Dalegh'a'? HIja'.
    Do you see the prisoner? Yes.
  • Duj Dalegh'a'? HIja', Duj vIlegh.
    Do you see the ship? Yes, I see the ship.
  • tlhIngan SoH'a'? HIja', tlhIngan jIH.
    Are you a Klingon? Yes, I am a Klingon.
  • SaH HoD'a'? HIja', SaH.
    Is the captain present? Yes, he is present.
  • bIyaj'a'? HIja'.
    Do you understand? Yes.

Similar words

HISlaH

Meanings

Usage

Write HIja' with capital H, capital I, and the final apostrophe. Use it for answers, not for the separate meaning yes, I will.

Common mistakes

hIja' changes the first two Klingon letters, and HIja drops the final apostrophe, which is a full consonant.

Etymology

Listed in The Klingon Dictionary as a word for yes. KLI teaching material treats HIja' and HISlaH as direct synonyms for answering yes-or-no questions.

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