qevaS
qevaS is a word (noun) in Klingon meaning ‘kevas’.
Meaning
kevas
Pronunciation
Sound out qevaS letter by letter:
- qqʰk far back in the throat, aspirated
- eɛe as in 'bed'
- vvv as in 'vow'
- aɑa as in 'father'
- Sʂretroflex sh, between English 's' and 'sh'
Example sentences
- Kevas. Gemstone traded on planet Organia. [STE]
Usage notes
It is unclear whether this is a Klingonism (a Klingon word borrowed into English) or an Anglicism (an English word borrow into Klingon).
Mentioned in TOS "Errand of Mercy" and DS9 "Trials and Tribble-ations".
Source
TKD
Originally sourced from klingonska.org and enhanced by lingoXpress.