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ngup

ngup is a word (noun) in Klingon meaning ‘authority, power, one in authority or in charge [slang]’.

Meaning

authority, power, one in authority or in charge [slang]

Part of speech
noun
Pronunciation
ŋupʰ
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Pronunciation

Sound out ngup letter by letter:

  • ngŋng as in 'sing' (can start a word)
  • uuu as in 'boot'
  • ppʰstrongly aspirated p, with a puff of air

Usage notes

ngup qaD challenge those in charge (lit. challenge the cape)

Source

KGT

Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.