Questions tagged [klingon-language]
For questions about the Klingon language (tlhIngan Hol), the language of the Klingons in the Star Trek universe. Its basic sound was created by James Doohan (“Scotty”), and its grammar and a wider vocabulary were later created by Marc Okrand. Use this tag with the [star-trek] tag.
38
questions
17
votes
2
answers
6k
views
Is there a Klingon word for kitten?
According to Bing Translator 'kitten' (in English) translates as 'kitten' (In Klingon).
Not that Klingons would enjoy the company of a fluffy kitten; but this is the internet. Surely there must be ...
- 187
7
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Within-universe, is Klingon a constructed language?
From the perspective of viewers of the Star Trek franchise, Klingon is a constructed language, constructed by the creators of the franchise. It is probably one of the most famous constructed languages,...
- 2,344
2
votes
2
answers
23k
views
Is there a transcript of Uhura's conversation with the Klingons?
In Star Trek Into Darkness, there is a scene on Kronos where Uhura leaves the shuttle to converse with the Klingons. What was the conversation about? Is there a transcript?
- 9,214
12
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Is the Klingon language the only constructed language seen on-screen?
Alien races speak their own languages, Vulcans, Romulans "Rihannsu ", and others. Is the Klingon language the only constructed language seen on screen? If so, why did it receive more attention than ...
- 3,849
48
votes
2
answers
3k
views
What is this Klingon Santa saying?
I just received this by e-mail:
Can anyone fluent in Klingon translate what this Klingon Santa is saying?
- 96.1k
14
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Was Klingon used in any of the Star Wars movies?
A comment on this SE question stated:
Klingon is a real Earth language, but it's only heard in the second movie and never shown printed.
I couldn't find any references to that.
Was Klingon used ...
- 343k
32
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Why did the Klingon language flourish?
I've been thinking recently about the development of the Klingon language, and how it started off as a few small phrases developed by James Doohan (Scotty) and was developed into a full language over ...
- 81.7k
52
votes
4
answers
11k
views
Is the Klingon language fully realized, or just a handful of disconnected phrases?
I watch Big Bang Theory a lot and notice they sometimes speak to each other in Klingon and I remember at one point seeing a poster, when I was little, with a bunch of Klingon phrases for like, "where ...
- 5,953