The Klingon Dictionary is the first comprehensive sourcebook for Klingon language and syntax, including fundamental rules of grammar as well as words and expressions that illustrate the complex nature of Klingon culture. It features a precise pronunciation guide, rules for proper use of affixes and suffixes, and a small phrasebook with Klingon translations for essential expressions such as "Activate the transport beam," "Always trust your instincts," and the ever-popular "Surrender or die!"
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The Klingon Dictionary is the first comprehensive sourcebook for Klingon language and syntax, including fundamental rules of grammar as well as words and expressions that illustrate the complex nature of Klingon culture. It features a precise pronunciation guide, rules for proper use of affixes and suffixes, and a small phrasebook with Klingon translations for essential expressions such as "Activate the transport beam," "Always trust your instincts," and the ever-popular "Surrender or die!"
About the Author
Marc Okrand
Marc Okrand devised the dialogue and coached the actors speaking the KlingonTM language heard in Star Trek III: The Search for SpockTM, Star Trek V: The Final FrontierTM, and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryTM. The Klingon language he developed has also been used in a number of episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation® and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine®. In addition, he created the Vulcan dialogue for Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanTM and Star Trek III.
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Chicks dig guys with a good grasp of the Klingon language, and this book will help you to attract all the Ferenghi hotties.
By T. Lobascio
Format:Paperback
Linguist Marc Okrand was asked by the producers of Star Trek III, to expand on the Klingon language, first heard in Star Trek The Motion Picture. What came out of the request, not only influenced the feature films, but each of the spin off television series as well.
When the first edition of The Klingon Dictionary saw print in 1985, legions of Trekkers (myself included) wanted to crack the secrets of the language--and the book allowed us to do that. Ater the Klingon race played a substantial role in the plot of Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country, in 1991, a revised edition was warranted. The 92 edition features the same layout of the other versions. The book takes you from the sounds of Klingon, through all of the different types of words, to an actual mini dictionary of key words and phrases. Okrand wisely didn't try and tinker with the layout though, with tongue firmly in cheek-the idea of a book like this still makes for a fun read. The latest edition has 192 pages and is worth it for any would be Klingon warriors out there.
By "susanoneal"
Format:Paperback
Absolutely great book. The sheer thought put into the grammar and syntax of this language inspires me. I recomend it to anyone who likes languages and/or Star Trek.
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Q'Pla My Fellow Klingons
You are without honor if you don't get this learn to speak Klingon. Chancellor Martok is awaiting to bring your family/house honor.
Published on Jun 23 2003 by DJ Smook
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A fun book!
This was a great book for budding linguists! I was a linguistics major at university when I bought this, studying AI among other things. Read more
Published on Dec 13 2002 by Dan Lamb
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It saved my life!
This dictionary is a life saver if you attend DragonCon in Atlanta! That place is overflowing with Klingons. Read more
Published on Aug 17 2002 by Chris Letempt
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I have this book but....
I am a Star Trek TNG fan, loved DS9 but pass on Classic and Voyager. I have a copy of this book which I love to show off and I won't stop you if you want to buy it. But... Read more
Published on May 15 2002
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Awesome book ever made!
I just got this book as a christmas present. I think it's the best dictionary ever! I now know how to speak a few phrases in Klingon, but I'm still learning to speak more phrases... Read more
Published on Dec 27 2001 by KlingonTeen17
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The Klingon Dictionary rocks.
OH man, it so, so cool, I can now speak Klingon to my friends, and only my sister understands me. Of course -- she is half Klingon. No when when I travel the galaxy, with Capt. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2001
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Fun!
Ok, I'm not a hard core Trekkie, and I don't speak Klingon. I read this with an interest in language studies and philology. Read more
Published on Oct 20 2001 by M. Karapcik
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coolest book in the world
I thought this book was just super!! Reading this book has changed my life, now that I can talk in Klingon a whole new world has been opened up to me. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2001 by Sam Salter
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Gives the Nuts and Bolts
This book does not just teach a few phrases in Klingon, it gives readers the nuts and bolts of the language. Don't be fooled, Klingon is a real language. Read more
Published on Nov 3 2000 by Jeff Dahl
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Entertaining challenge for linguophiles
Though the insistence that there really are Klingons might be off-putting to some linguophiles, the work put into developing this OVS artlang justifies a read of the book. Read more
Published on July 7 2000 by Liam Sauer-wooden
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