Marc Okrand lists maH in The Klingon Dictionary both as the pronoun “we, us” and as the number-forming element for ten. No relationship or further derivation between the two uses is attested.
Marc Okrand lists maH in The Klingon Dictionary both as the pronoun “we, us” and as the number-forming element for ten. No relationship or further derivation between the two uses is attested.
What does maH mean?
maH means “we” or “us,” and it also appears after a digit to form a multiple of ten.
How is maH pronounced?
maH is pronounced /mɑx/, with the open a sound followed by the rough Klingon H.
Does a verb still need an agreement prefix with maH?
Yes. A separate maH can add emphasis or clarity, but the verb still carries the prefix required for a first-person plural subject or object.
Does maH distinguish inclusive and exclusive we?
No separate inclusive or exclusive forms are attested. maH can include or exclude the addressee according to context.
How does maH form numbers?
Attach maH after a digit from one to nine, giving forms such as wa'maH for ten and cha'maH for twenty.