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porghQeD

porghQeD is a word (noun) in Klingon meaning ‘biology, anatomy (scientific study of bodily functions)’.

Meaning

biology, anatomy (scientific study of bodily functions)

Part of speech
noun
Pronunciation
pʰorɣq͡χɛɖ
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Pronunciation

Sound out porghQeD letter by letter:

  • ppʰstrongly aspirated p, with a puff of air
  • ooo as in 'go'
  • rrlightly trilled or rolled r
  • ghɣvoiced version of H, like a growled gargle
  • Qq͡χq and H run together, a guttural rasp
  • eɛe as in 'bed'
  • Dɖretroflex d (tongue curled back)

Example sentences

  • Maltz was familiar with the scientific study of bodily functions, or porghQeD, but he didn't consider himself terribly well versed in the field. [HolQeD-12-4 p.8]

Source

HolQeD-12-4 p.8 · TDNW

Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.