Hagh

/xɑɣ/
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To make the sound people make when something is funny or when a strong feeling breaks out.

Examples

  • pIj Hagh.
    He or she often laughs.
  • Hagh qoHpu' neH HeghtaHvIS SuvwI'pu'.
    Only fools laugh while warriors die.
  • cheqotlhchugh maHaghbe''a'?
    If you tickle us, do we not laugh?
  • lut tlhaQ QoyDI' puq, Hagh.
    When the child hears the funny story, the child laughs.
  • qeylIS loDnI', 'opleS bIHaghbe'.
    Brother Kahless, one day you will not laugh.

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Meanings

Laugh

verb
emotion
neutral
To make the natural sound of laughter, whether from humor, tickling, or another strong reaction.

Examples

  • Hagh qoHpu' neH HeghtaHvIS SuvwI'pu'.
    Only fools laugh while warriors die.
  • cheqotlhchugh maHaghbe''a'?
    If you tickle us, do we not laugh?
  • qeylIS loDnI', 'opleS bIHaghbe'.
    Brother Kahless, one day you will not laugh.
  • lut tlhaQ QoyDI' puq, Hagh.
    When the child hears the funny story, the child laughs.
  • pIj Hagh.
    He or she often laughs.

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Etymology

Created by Marc Okrand and published in The Klingon Dictionary. Canon later uses it in Power Klingon, The Klingon Way, and paq'batlh.

FAQ

What does Hagh mean?

Hagh means to laugh or make the natural sound of laughter.

How is Hagh pronounced?

Hagh is pronounced /xɑɣ/, beginning with the harsh Klingon H and ending with the voiced throat sound gh.

Is Hagh a verb?

Yes. Hagh is an intransitive Klingon verb, so it normally has no direct object.

Can Hagh mean laugh at someone?

Not by itself. A cause can be marked with -mo', while vaq means to mock or make fun of someone.

Where is Hagh attested?

Hagh appears in The Klingon Dictionary, Power Klingon, The Klingon Way, and paq'batlh.

What is the difference between Hagh and mon?

Hagh means to laugh, while mon means to smile, grin, sneer, or smirk.

What does **Hagh** qoHpu' neH HeghtaHvIS SuvwI'pu' mean?

It means "Only fools laugh while warriors die," a canonical Klingon warning about laughing at the wrong moment.

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