Marc Okrand lists tlhIH as the plural second-person pronoun in The Klingon Dictionary. No separate in-universe derivation is attested.
Marc Okrand lists tlhIH as the plural second-person pronoun in The Klingon Dictionary. No separate in-universe derivation is attested.
What does tlhIH mean?
tlhIH means plural “you” or “you all” when two or more people are being addressed.
How is tlhIH pronounced?
tlhIH is pronounced /t͡ɬɪx/, beginning with the single Klingon consonant written tlh and ending with the harsh H sound.
What is the difference between tlhIH and SoH?
tlhIH addresses two or more people, while SoH addresses exactly one person.
Is tlhIH a formal form of you?
No. tlhIH marks plural number, not politeness or rank, and a single person is always addressed with SoH.
Does a verb still need a plural prefix with tlhIH?
Yes. A separate tlhIH can add emphasis or clarity, but the verb still takes the prefix required for a second-person plural subject or object.