Created by Marc Okrand and published in The Klingon Dictionary as a verb meaning “be many” or “be numerous.”
A Q law' B Q puS, it also marks A as having more of quality Q than B.
Created by Marc Okrand and published in The Klingon Dictionary as a verb meaning “be many” or “be numerous.”
What does law' mean?
law' means to be many or numerous.
Is law' a number?
No. law' is a verb describing a large number or amount, not a numeral.
How is law' used in a basic sentence?
A sentence such as **law'** tlhIngan Duj says that Klingon ships are numerous, or more naturally, that there are many Klingon ships.
How does law' form comparisons?
The pattern A Q **law'** B Q puS says that A has more of quality Q than B.
How are superlatives formed with law'?
Putting Hoch in the B position of A Q **law'** Hoch Q puS says that A has more of the quality than everything or everyone else.
What is the opposite of law'?
The direct opposite is puS, which means to be few.
What is the difference between law' and vItlh?
law' is the usual choice for countable things. vItlh describes a measurable quantity or one that is higher than normal, expected, or previous.