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A line of thought that explains an action or frames a discussion.

Examples

  • meqwIj luyajbe' latlhpu'.
    Others do not understand my reason.
  • mameqnIS.
    We need to reason.
  • ram meqvam.
    This topic is unimportant.
  • SoQ meq vIyaj.
    I understand the speech's subject.
  • bImeqtaHvIS yIjatlh.
    Speak while you reason.

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Qub
mo'
poj

Meanings

Reason or motive

noun
thought
neutral
The explanation, motive, or logical thought behind an action, choice, or conclusion. The slang noun mo' is a close alternative when the sense is a motive.

Examples

  • ram meqmey.
    Motives are insignificant.
  • chutvam meq yIDel.
    Describe the reason for this rule.
  • meqwIj luyajbe' latlhpu'.
    Others do not understand my reason.
  • meqvetlhmo' vISop.
    I eat it because of that reason.
  • meq vInejpu'.
    I have looked for the reason.

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Topic or theme

noun
communication
neutral
The main subject discussed in a conversation or developed in a story.

Examples

  • lut meq yIngu'.
    Identify the story's theme.
  • qep meq wIqel.
    We discuss the meeting's topic.
  • SoQ meq vIyaj.
    I understand the speech's subject.
  • jIHvaD meq yIQIj.
    Explain the topic to me.
  • ram meqvam.
    This topic is unimportant.

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Reason or think logically

verb
thought
neutral
To use thought and logic to reach or support a conclusion.

Examples

  • jImeq.
    I reason.
  • bImeqtaHvIS yIjatlh.
    Speak while you reason.
  • mameqnIS.
    We need to reason.
  • meqta' yaSpu'.
    The officers have reasoned.
  • bIvangpa' yImeq.
    Reason before you act.

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Etymology

Created by Marc Okrand. The noun and verb appear in The Klingon Dictionary, and qep'a' 25 added the noun sense for the topic, subject, or theme of a conversation or story.

FAQ

What does meq mean?

As a noun, meq means a reason or motive and also a topic or theme. As a verb, it means to reason or think logically.

How is meq pronounced?

meq is pronounced /mɛq/, ending with the Klingon uvular q.

Is meq a noun or a verb?

meq is both. The noun names a reason, motive, topic, or theme, while the verb describes logical reasoning.

Can meq mean the theme of a story?

Yes. qep'a' 25 established meq for the topic, subject, or theme of a conversation or story.

What is the plural of meq?

The explicit plural is meqmey, as in ram **meqmey**, which means “Motives are insignificant.”

What is the difference between meq and mo'?

meq is the standard word and can point to logical thought. mo' is a slang noun for a motive, reason, or rationale.

What is the difference between meq and MeQ?

Case is part of Klingon spelling. Lowercase meq concerns reasons and reasoning, while MeQ means to burn.

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