What does Quj mean?
Quj is a noun meaning “game” and a verb meaning “play a game.”
How is Quj pronounced?
Quj is pronounced /q͡χud͡ʒ/, with Klingon Q at the back of the mouth and j as in English “judge.”
Is Quj a noun or a verb?
Quj is both. As a noun it names a game, and as a verb it describes taking part in one.
What is the difference between Quj and reH?
The verb Quj specifically means playing a game. The verb reH refers more generally to playing or being playful.
Can the verb Quj take an object?
Yes. The game or its name can be the object, as in DaH ghew yIQuj, Marc Okrand’s playful rendering of “Cricket, please.”
What is the plural of Quj?
The general plural is Qujmey, using the Klingon plural suffix -mey for things.
Are games important in Klingon culture?
Klingon games can combine recreation, competition, and training. The traditional qa'vaQ exercise develops hunting skill by throwing a spear through a moving hoop.