be'

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A female person, especially an adult member of a language-using people.

Examples

  • be' wIlegh.
    We see the woman.
  • vuv be' 'e' baj.
    He earns the respect of a woman.
  • lIvoq be'pu'.
    The women trust you all.
  • Hoch tuq Hoch puq poH loD be' je.
    Every house, every generation, men and women.
  • chal legh be'.
    The woman sees the sky.

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Meanings

Woman or female person

noun
social
neutral
A female person, usually an adult woman, contrasted with loD and distinct from be'Hom for a girl.

Examples

  • be' wIlegh.
    We see the woman.
  • lIvoq be'pu'.
    The women trust you all.
  • chal legh be'.
    The woman sees the sky.
  • Hoch tuq Hoch puq poH loD be' je.
    Every house, every generation, men and women.
  • vuv be' 'e' baj.
    He earns the respect of a woman.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does be' mean?

be' means a woman or female person, especially an adult member of a people capable of language.

How is be' pronounced?

be' is pronounced /bɛʔ/. The final qaghwI' is a full consonant, a glottal stop that closes the word sharply.

What is the plural of be'?

The explicit plural is be'pu', using -pu' for beings capable of language, although Klingon often leaves plural marking unstated.

What is the difference between be' and be'Hom?

be' normally means woman, while be'Hom specifically means girl.

What is the opposite of be'?

The direct counterpart of be' is loD, meaning man or male person.

Does be' mean wife?

No. be' means woman or female person, while be'nal is the specific word for wife.

Is be' the same as -be'?

No. Standalone be' means woman or female person, while the verb suffix -be' means not.

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