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bot is a word (verb) in Klingon meaning ‘prevent, block, prohibit, intercept’.

Meaning

prevent, block, prohibit, intercept

Part of speech
verb
Pronunciation
botʰ
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Pronunciation

Sound out bot letter by letter:

  • bbb as in 'bay'
  • ooo as in 'go'
  • ttʰstrongly aspirated t

Example sentences

  • Dubotchugh yIpummoH. If it's in your way, knock it down. [TKW p.9]
  • qarDaSQa'Daq ruDelya' rop'a' Hergh qengbogh yo' Dabot. Intercept Rudellian plague relief convoy to Cardassian Union. [MKE]

Usage notes

FIXME -- Abstract/active meaning? (Such as a parent prohibiting a child from buying candy, or moving an arm to block a blow etc.) See also waQ which perhaps is the same thing in a more concrete/passive way?

Source

TKD · TKW p.9; MKE (2012-03-02-Email)

Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.