S batlh
[ bax ] / [ bax ]
Klingon letters:
 bax
Handwritten:
 bax

1. honor

word type: noun, TKD chapter 3.

plural: This word is probably not countable.

Source

The Klingon Dictionary p. 80

Derived and related words

batlh 'etlh

Opposite

chIvo' dishonor

2. with honor, honorably
word type: adverbial, TKD chapter 5.4.

Source

The Klingon Dictionary p. 80

Canon examples

batlh Daqawlu'taH.
You will be remembered with honor. (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)

Opposite

batlhHa' dishonorably

More Information

The difference between quv and batlh is that quv refers to a personal honor and batlh means "honor" in general:

Dr. Okrand has also differentiated them by saying that quv "is associated with reputation, dignity, and respect" and that batlh is "associated with integrity, rectitude, scruples, and principles."

See also

quv honor (personal)

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