jagh
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enemy, foe
/d͡ʒɑɣ/
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A hostile person or force faced in conflict and expected to be fought or defeated.
Examples
jagh DajeymeH nIteb yISuvrup.
To defeat the enemy, be ready to fight alone.
batlh potlh law' yIn potlh puS
ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj
tlhIngan SoH tlhIngan maH
Honor is more important than life. May your enemies run in fear. You are Klingon, we are Klingons.
jagh yIbuStaH.
Focus on the enemy.
pa' Qam cha' jaghpu' naS
Suvchuqrupchu'
ghopDu'chaj
There stand two mortal enemies, fully ready to fight to the death in hand-to-hand combat.
jagh lucharghlu'ta'bogh HuH ghopDu'lIj lungaSjaj.
May the bile of the vanquished enemy fill your hands.
Meanings
Examples
jagh DajeymeH nIteb yISuvrup.
To defeat the enemy, be ready to fight alone.
jagh yIbuStaH.
Focus on the enemy.
jagh lucharghlu'ta'bogh HuH ghopDu'lIj lungaSjaj.
May the bile of the vanquished enemy fill your hands.
pa' Qam cha' jaghpu' naS
Suvchuqrupchu'
ghopDu'chaj
There stand two mortal enemies, fully ready to fight to the death in hand-to-hand combat.
batlh potlh law' yIn potlh puS
ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj
tlhIngan SoH tlhIngan maH
Honor is more important than life. May your enemies run in fear. You are Klingon, we are Klingons.
FAQ
jagh means an enemy, a hostile person or force that is fought or opposed.
jagh is pronounced /d͡ʒɑɣ/, with j like the sound in English judge and gh as a voiced sound made at the back of the throat.
What is the plural of jagh?
The usual plural is jaghpu', using -pu' because an enemy is normally a being capable of language.
What is the difference between jagh and ghol?
jagh is a hostile enemy, while ghol is the more neutral word for an opponent or rival.
Why does jagh appear in Klingon proverbs?
jagh appears in battle advice, replacement proverbs, and ritual language because confronting and defeating enemies is a strong theme in the canon.
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