Choose tlhIH for several addressees and SoH for one, and keep the verb's plural agreement prefix when the pronoun is stated separately.
Choose tlhIH for several addressees and SoH for one, and keep the verb's plural agreement prefix when the pronoun is stated separately.
jIH cholegh tlhIH conflicts in number, because plural tlhIH requires tu-, not singular cho-, for “you see me.”
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.