Sov

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Awareness or information held in the mind.
Practice using Sov in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • tlhIngan Hol Dajatlh 'e' vISov.
    I know that you speak Klingon.
  • SovlIj yIlo'.
    Use your knowledge.
  • qama'pu' DIHoH 'e' luSov.
    They know that we kill prisoners.
  • lut tlhaQ DaSov'a'?
    Do you know any funny stories?
  • potlh Sov.
    Knowledge is important.

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Meanings

Know

verb
knowledge
neutral
To have information about a fact, person, place, thing, or situation.

Examples

  • jISovbe'.
    I do not know.
  • qama'pu' DIHoH 'e' luSov.
    They know that we kill prisoners.
  • naDev vay' DaSov'a'?
    Do you know anyone here?
  • lut tlhaQ DaSov'a'?
    Do you know any funny stories?
  • tlhIngan Hol Dajatlh 'e' vISov.
    I know that you speak Klingon.

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Knowledge

noun
knowledge
neutral
Information and understanding gained through learning or experience.

Examples

  • Sov Danobpu'bogh vIquvmoH.
    I honor the knowledge that you gave.
  • potlh Sov.
    Knowledge is important.
  • Sov ghaj Qel.
    The doctor has knowledge.
  • SovlIj yIlo'.
    Use your knowledge.
  • Sov bajnISlu'.
    Knowledge must be earned.

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Etymology

Marc Okrand lists Sov as “know” in The Klingon Dictionary. Its noun sense “knowledge” appears in the second-edition addendum.

FAQ

What does Sov mean?

Sov means “know” as a verb and “knowledge” as a noun.

How is Sov pronounced?

Sov is pronounced /ʂov/, beginning with the Klingon S sound made with the tongue drawn back.

Is Sov a verb or a noun?

Sov is both. The verb means “know,” while the noun means “knowledge.”

Can Sov mean knowing a person?

Yes. Canon uses Sov for knowing a person as well as knowing information, a place, or a story.

How does Sov introduce something that is known?

A complete statement comes first, followed by 'e' and a form of Sov. With a general subject, net replaces 'e' plus -lu'.

What is the difference between Sov and yaj?

Sov is about having knowledge. yaj means to understand or grasp something.

What is the plural of the noun Sov?

The regular plural is Sovmey, using -mey for things and ideas.

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