[Tlhingan-hol] Klingon Word of the Day: Qatlh

[Steven Boozer]

>> Klingon Word of the Day for Thursday, November 24, 2011
>>
>> Klingon word:   Qatlh
>> Part of speech: verb
>> Definition:     be difficult TKD

As used in canon:


qIpmeH Qatlh'a' 
Difficult to hit? ST5
[i.e. wIqIpmeH Qatlh'a' (ST5 Notes)]

Qatlhqu' 
Most difficult. ST5


KGT 159:   the verb suffix {-qu'}, which is used for emphasis (compare {Qatlh}, "difficult", and {Qatlhqu'}, "very difficult").


Cultural notes:

KGT 179:  For example, among Klingons, a task that is difficult (Qatlh) is more highly valued than one that is easy (ngeD).

Related verbs:

Don't confuse with {let} "hard (as a rock)"
Antonyms:  {nap} be simple & {ngeD} be easy

 
'anan naHQun:
> KGT adds
> be complex
> 
> Ever used in canon?

Yep:

motlh ray' luSamlaHmeH De' Qatlh cha' tlhIngan Duj jIH'a' 
The main viewer on a Klingon ship is usually overlaid with
 a complex target acquisition grid. SP3



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