ghaH

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A singular third-person reference to a being capable of language, without marking gender, and a linking predicate in statements of identity.

Examples

  • tlhIngan ghaH.
    He or she is a Klingon.
  • mara legh qoq 'ej 'oH tI' ghaH.
    The robot sees Mara, and she fixes it.
  • puq legh ghaH.
    He or she sees the child.
  • val ghaH.
    He or she is smart.
  • SuvwI' ghaH torgh'e'.
    As for Torg, he or she is a warrior.

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Meanings

Usage

Choose ghaH for one being capable of language, 'oH for other singular referents, and chaH for several language users.

Common mistakes

tlhIngan 'oH torgh'e' assigns Torg the non-language-user pronoun, while a person requires ghaH.

Etymology

Marc Okrand lists ghaH in The Klingon Dictionary as the pronoun for “he, she, him, or her.” No further derivation is attested.

FAQ

What does ghaH mean?

ghaH means “he,” “she,” “him,” or “her,” and can also correspond to singular “they” or “them” when gender is not specified.

How is ghaH pronounced?

ghaH is pronounced /ɣɑx/, beginning with the voiced, raspy Klingon gh and ending with the rough H sound.

Does ghaH show gender?

No. ghaH makes no distinction between male, female, or other gender identities.

What is the difference between ghaH and 'oH?

ghaH refers to one being capable of language, while 'oH normally refers to an animal, object, body part, plant, or other singular referent.

When is ghaH stated beside a verb?

Verb prefixes usually make the third-person participants clear. ghaH is added when emphasis or clarification is useful, and it also acts as the predicate in identity statements.

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