batlhHa'
batlhHa' is a word (adverbial) in Klingon meaning ‘dishonorably’.
Meaning
dishonorably
Pronunciation
Sound out batlhHa' letter by letter:
- bbb as in 'bay'
- aɑa as in 'father'
- tlht͡ɬt released into a breathy lateral, no English equivalent
- Hxharsh h, as in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach'
- aɑa as in 'father'
- 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
Example sentences
- batlhHa' vanglu'taHvIS quv chavbe'lu'. One does not achieve honor while acting dishonorably. [TKW p.55]
- Qu' buSHa'chugh SuvwI', batlhHa' vangchugh, qoj matlhHa'chugh, pagh ghaH SuvwI''e'. If a warrior ignores duty, acts dishonorably, or is disloyal, he is nothing. [TKW p.139]
Source
TKW pp.55, 139; KGT
Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.