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