choH
tlh
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change, become different, be altered, change, alteration
/t͡ʃox/
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A move from one condition or form to another.
Examples
nom choH nab.
The plan changes quickly.
qaStaHvIS poH choH ghu'.
The situation changes over time.
choHvam QIj la'.
The commander explains this change.
tlhIngan choHlu' rIntaH.
The Klingon's transformation was complete.
choH tIn tu' beq.
The crew member notices a big change.
Meanings
Examples
tlhIngan choHlu' rIntaH.
The Klingon's transformation was complete.
HIvHe yIchoHmoH.
Alter the attack course!
QIt choH muD.
The weather changes slowly.
nom choH nab.
The plan changes quickly.
qaStaHvIS poH choH ghu'.
The situation changes over time.
Examples
choH vIpar.
I dislike the change.
choHmey poQ nab.
The plan requires changes.
choHvam QIj la'.
The commander explains this change.
choH tIn tu' beq.
The crew member notices a big change.
choH laj Hoch.
Everyone accepts the change.
FAQ
As a verb, choH means to change or become different. As a noun, it means a change or alteration.
choH is pronounced /t͡ʃox/, ending with the strong unvoiced Klingon H sound made at the back of the throat.
Is choH a verb or a noun?
It is both. The verb describes becoming different, while the noun names the resulting change.
Is the verb choH transitive?
The basic verb normally describes its subject changing. To cause another thing to change, add -moH, as in choHmoH.
What is the difference between choH and -choH?
Standalone choH is a verb or noun, while -choH is a suffix added to another verb to show a change of state or direction.
What is the plural of the noun choH?
The plural is choHmey, using the general noun plural suffix -mey.
What is a canonical example with choH?
Star Trek V uses HIvHe yIchoHmoH, meaning “Alter the attack course!”
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