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neHmaH

neHmaH is a word (noun) in Klingon meaning ‘neutral zone’.

Meaning

neutral zone

Part of speech
noun
Pronunciation
nɛxmɑx
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Pronunciation

Sound out neHmaH letter by letter:

  • nnn as in 'nay'
  • eɛe as in 'bed'
  • Hxharsh h, as in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach'
  • mmm as in 'moon'
  • aɑa as in 'father'
  • Hxharsh h, as in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach'

Usage notes

"Krankor's favorite word (he told me so) is neHmaH 'neutral zone' because when separated into two words neH maH means 'We want it.' Yes it is cute but Okrand did not intentionally do it." (Chet Braun, qep'a' 1997)

Source

TKD

Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.