Qap
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succeed, win, work, function, operate
/q͡χɑp/
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To produce the result that is wanted or expected.
Examples
QaptaH QuQ.
The engine is still running.
bIlujlaHbe'chugh bIQaplaHbe'.
If you cannot fail, you cannot succeed.
wa' Dol nIvDaq matay'DI' maQap.
We succeed together in a greater whole.
Qapqu' wovmoHbogh janHommey!
It even has working lights!
jan Qapbe' tI' jonpIn.
The chief engineer repairs the device that does not work.
Meanings
Examples
maQapmeH maHIv.
We attack in order to succeed.
bIlujlaHbe'chugh bIQaplaHbe'.
If you cannot fail, you cannot succeed.
noH QapmeH wo' Qaw'lu'chugh yay chavbe'lu'.
Destroying an empire to win a war is no victory.
pIj maSuvpu' batlh maSuvpu' 'ej maQapbejta'.
In our many battles, we have fought with honor and certainly achieved victory.
wa' Dol nIvDaq matay'DI' maQap.
We succeed together in a greater whole.
Examples
Qapqu' wovmoHbogh janHommey!
It even has working lights!
QaptaHvIS So'wI' QaplaHbe' nuHmey.
Weapons cannot be discharged while the cloak is in operation.
jabbI'ID pup: Qapchu'meH 'aqroS chuq: cha' vI' chorgh loghqammey.
High resolution: maximum effective range: 3.5 light-years.
QaptaH QuQ.
The engine is still running.
jan Qapbe' tI' jonpIn.
The chief engineer repairs the device that does not work.
FAQ
Qap means to succeed or win, and it also means that a device or system works or functions.
Qap is pronounced /q͡χɑp/, beginning with the Klingon affricate Q, a forceful sound made far back in the mouth.
Can Qap mean to win a competition?
Yes. Okrand specifically uses Qap for winning a competition, especially when success is decisive or complete.
Can Qap describe a machine?
Yes. Qap says that a device or system works, functions, or is in operation.
What is the difference between Qap and vum?
Qap means succeed or function, while vum means to work in the sense of laboring or doing one's job.
What is the opposite of Qap?
The usual opposite of Qap is luj, which means fail or lose.
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