1. nothing, none, no one
word type:
noun, TKD chapter 3.
plural: This word is probably not countable.
Source
The Klingon Dictionary p.
98
KGT, p. 222
Canon examples
meaning "nobody, no one":
lojmIt poSDaq Daq pagh.
No one eavesdrops at an open door. (PK)
qeylIS lIjlaHbogh pagh
Kahless the unforgettable (paq'batlh)
SanDaj SaH pagh.
[And] no one cared about its fate. (paq'batlh)
meaning "nothing":
Qu' buSHa'chugh SuvwI', batlhHa' vangchugh,qoj matlhHa'chugh, pagh ghaH SuvwI''e'.
If a warrior ignores duty, act dishonorably, or is disloyal, he is nothing. (TKW p. 139)
SoHvaD pagh vIjatlh, Human.
I have nothing to say to you, human. (Star Trek: Enterprise)
pa'vo' pagh leghlu'.
The room has no view. (CK)
SaqSubDaq pagh Qoylu'.
In the Saq'sub all is quiet (paq'batlh)
2. zero
word type:
number, TKD chapter 5.2.
Source
The Klingon Dictionary p.
99
First used in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (see list)
Canon examples
He pagh pagh pagh DoD cha' yInab.
Set a course to zero zero zero mark two. (Star Trek V: The Final Frontier)
Dal pagh jagh.
No enemy is boring. (TKW p. 201)
Questions about this word
It is not sure if a noun following
pagh is considered plural or singular, like in English "zero answers" or "I have no questions".
Note: If this problem has been solved already, please edit this file and add the answer.
Derived and related words
paghDIch zeroth
paghlogh zero times
3. or, either or (joining sentences)
word type:
conjunction, TKD chapter 5.3.
Source
The Klingon Dictionary p.
55, 99
Canon examples
taH pagh taHbe'
To be or not to be. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
More Information
The no' Hol spelling for this word is pog'.
See more about ancient Klingon at the page → paq'batlh Ancient Klingon.
Backwards
ghap either/or
See also
0 pagh - 1 wa' - 2 cha' - 3 wej - 4 loS - 5 vagh - 6 jav - 7 Soch - 8 chorgh - 9 Hut
Similar sounding words
Did you search for paH?
Cite this entry
Definition of {pagh}
from the Klingon Language Wiki:
http://klingon.wiki/Word/Pagh
Retrieved 09 Feb 2023
Copy and paste, or:
Click to share on Facebook /