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chechtlhutlh

chechtlhutlh is a word (noun) in Klingon meaning ‘type of liquor, chech'tluth’.

Meaning

type of liquor, chech'tluth

Part of speech
noun
Pronunciation
t͡ʃɛt͡ʃt͡ɬut͡ɬ
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Pronunciation

Sound out chechtlhutlh letter by letter:

  • cht͡ʃch as in 'chew'
  • eɛe as in 'bed'
  • cht͡ʃch as in 'chew'
  • tlht͡ɬt released into a breathy lateral, no English equivalent
  • uuu as in 'boot'
  • tlht͡ɬt released into a breathy lateral, no English equivalent

Example sentences

  • chech'tluth (chechtlhutlh) An alcoholic beverage best served heated and steaming. The word seems to derive from the verbs meaning to drink and to get drunk. [First seen in "Up the Long Ladder" (TNG).] [DI p.242]

Usage notes

Entries differ in source. The spelling "baceh'tluth" found in KGT K-E is presumed an error and not included here.

Source

KGT

Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.