poH meaning – a period, session, shift, or timing

poH

/pox/

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A measured stretch of duration or the act of measuring it and choosing when it occurs.

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qaStaHvIS wej puq poHmey, vav puqloDpu' puqloDpu'chaj je quvHa'moH vav quvHa'ghach.
For three generations, the father's dishonor brings dishonor to his sons and their sons.
qaStaHvIS poH ngaj, leghlaHbe'.
For a short time, he cannot see.
tagh HarghchuqmeH poH.
The time to do battle begins.
Qu' poH vIchoHnIS.
I need to change the work shift.
HaSghon poH nI' vIghaj.
I have a long class session.

qetwI' vIpoH.
I time the runner.
qaD wIpoHta'.
We have timed the challenge.
qetwI' yIpoH!
Time the runner!
mIw DapoHtaHvIS, Hoch yIghItlh.
While you time the procedure, write everything down.
qep wIpoHnIS.
We need to set a time for the meeting.

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What does poH mean?

As a noun, poH means a period of time, session, or shift. As a verb, it means to time or schedule something.

Is poH a noun or a verb?

poH is both. Canon lists a noun for a span of time and a verb for measuring or setting time.

Does poH mean an instant?

No. Noun poH names a span of time, not a point with no duration.

How do you say work shift in Klingon?

Qu' poH means work shift, with poH naming the scheduled span.

How do you say class session in Klingon?

HaSghon poH means a class session or class time.

What is the plural of poH?

The explicit plural is poHmey, though Klingon can leave number unstated when context is clear.

How is poH pronounced?

poH is pronounced /pox/, with the rough Klingon H sound at the end.

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