Verb
A
verb is a word that describes an action of doing something, but also a state: in Klingon,
adjectives are also considered verbs
. Most verbs in Klingon consist of only one syllable. To change the meaning or the use of a verb, it can takes several
suffixes. Unlike
nouns, verbs can also take
prefixes.
So the basic structure of a verb is
prefix-[verb]-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.
Placement
In a Klingon
sentence, the verb comes before the
subject, which is the reverse order from what we are used to in English.
Sop tlhIngan
The Klingon eats.
See also
References
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