ghot

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A humanoid individual regarded as a person.

Examples

  • ghotvam DaSov'a'?
    Do you know this person?
  • ghotpu' law' vIghom.
    I meet many people.
  • Dutojta' ghotHom jubbe'.
    You have been outwitted by a mere mortal.
  • rap cha' ghot HoS, rap cha' ghot vuD.
    The two people are equal in strength and equal in thought.
  • reH tay' ghot tuqDaj je.
    A person and their house are always together.

Similar words

yoq
nuv

Meanings

Humanoid person

noun
social
neutral
An individual of a humanoid species, such as a Klingon, Human, or another person capable of language.

Examples

  • ghotvam DaSov'a'?
    Do you know this person?
  • reH tay' ghot tuqDaj je.
    A person and their house are always together.
  • Dutojta' ghotHom jubbe'.
    You have been outwitted by a mere mortal.
  • rap cha' ghot HoS, rap cha' ghot vuD.
    The two people are equal in strength and equal in thought.
  • ghotpu' law' vIghom.
    I meet many people.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does ghot mean?

ghot means a person or humanoid individual.

Is ghot a noun or a verb?

ghot is a noun.

What is the plural of ghot?

The explicit plural is ghotpu' because people belong to the Klingon noun class for beings capable of language.

Does ghot specify gender?

No. ghot can describe a person of any gender.

What is the difference between ghot and nuv?

Both ghot and nuv can mean a humanoid person, so nuv is a close synonym.

What does ghotHom mean?

ghotHom adds the diminutive suffix -Hom and describes a lesser or insignificant person. The canon phrase ghotHom jubbe' means a mere mortal.

How is ghot pronounced?

ghot is pronounced /ɣot/. The opening gh is a voiced sound made at the back of the mouth.

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