keh-shivaya
keh-shivaya is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘quadriplegia’.
Meaning
quadriplegia
Pronunciation
Sound out keh-shivaya letter by letter:
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
- ehɛ̆e as in 'bet', clipped short
- shʃsh as in 'shoe'
- iiee as in 'see'
- vvv as in 'van'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- yjy as in 'yes'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
Usage notes
complete paralysis of the body from the neck down; sometimes has gross motor movements of upper limbs though