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keh-shivaya

keh-shivaya is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘quadriplegia’.

Meaning

quadriplegia

Pronunciation
kɛ̆ʃivɐjɐ
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Pronunciation

Sound out keh-shivaya letter by letter:

  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • ehɛ̆e as in 'bet', clipped short
  • shʃsh as in 'shoe'
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • vvv as in 'van'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • yjy as in 'yes'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)

Usage notes

complete paralysis of the body from the neck down; sometimes has gross motor movements of upper limbs though