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/bɪq͡χ/
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The everyday liquid used for drinking and washing, with a notably negative image of weakness in Klingon culture.
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Examples

  • bIQ vItlhutlh.
    I drink water.
  • ghorgh tujchoHpu' bIQ?
    When will the water be hot?
  • Doq bIQtIq bIQ.
    The river water is red.
  • bIQ 'ar wIghaj?
    How much water do we have?
  • matay'DI' vIHtaHbogh bIQ rur mu'qaDmey.
    Between us, curses run like water.

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Meanings

Water

noun
everyday
neutral
The ordinary liquid used for drinking, washing, and other daily needs. Klingon culture also makes it a figure for weakness and lack of control.

Examples

  • bIQ 'ar wIghaj?
    How much water do we have?
  • ghorgh tujchoHpu' bIQ?
    When will the water be hot?
  • Doq bIQtIq bIQ.
    The river water is red.
  • matay'DI' vIHtaHbogh bIQ rur mu'qaDmey.
    Between us, curses run like water.
  • bIQ vItlhutlh.
    I drink water.

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