Qatlh
Qatlh is a word (verb) in Klingon meaning ‘be complex, be difficult’.
Meaning
be complex, be difficult
Pronunciation
Sound out Qatlh letter by letter:
- Qq͡χq and H run together, a guttural rasp
- aɑa as in 'father'
- tlht͡ɬt released into a breathy lateral, no English equivalent
Example sentences
- [...] among Klingons, a task that is difficult (Qatlh) is more highly valued than one that is easy (ngeD). [KGT p.179]
Usage notes
The words be difficult (v) [TKD], difficult [KGT pp.160, 179] and be complex (v) [KGT] have been combined here.
Source
TKD; KGT
Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.