The Klingon Dictionary: English/Klingon Klingon/English [Paperback]

Okrand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1985

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!"

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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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!" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Marc Okrand Marc Okrand devised the dialogue and coached the actors speaking the Klingon^TM language heard in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock^TM, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier^TM, and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country^TM. 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 Khan^TM and Star Trek III. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Star Trek (December 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671543490
• ISBN-13: 978-0671543495
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #777,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It saved my life!, August 17, 2002

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Chris Letempt (Marietta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Klingon Dictionary (Star Trek) (Paperback)

This dictionary is a life saver if you attend DragonCon in Atlanta! That place is overflowing with Klingons. I used this guide to tell one not to kill me when I bumped into him there. He was quite full of insults, though.

All in all, this book is a lot of fun and could be the start of your very own linguistic journey into the heart of a warrior race. Be careful not to spill your blood wine on the important parts, though...

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In Space, all warriors are Cold Warriors, June 10, 2000

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Chapulina R (Tovarischi Imports, USA/RUS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Klingon Dictionary (Star Trek) (Paperback)

loghDaq Suvrupbogh SuvwI'pu' chaH Hoch SuvwI'pu''e'... Learning a new language may be daunting, but what Klingon warrior does not appreciate a challenge? Marc Okrand is the professional linguist who designed the language of the most popular of Star Trek alien species. Far from meaningless grunting and growling, the klingo-lingo termed "tlhIngan Hol" possesses a rich vocabulary and brilliantly conceived grammatical structure. It is an actual language, ironically considered the fastest-growing on earth. Despite its conciseness, it takes effort to learn the complex syntax and rasping, guttural pronunciation. This is why the majority of its fluent speakers are serious students of linguistics, rather than sci-fi fans. Besides the basic "Klingon Dictionary", Okrand has published two other related books, "The Klingon Way" and "Klingon for the Galactic Traveler", as well as two instructional tapes. These materials provide a remarkably thorough course of study. Upon completion, klinguists are able to converse about practically anything -- although it is especially helpful if the topic relates to war or honor!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gives the Nuts and Bolts, November 2, 2000

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Jeff Dahl (Minnetonka, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Klingon Dictionary (Star Trek) (Paperback)

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. Many language programs just teach a few phrases and skip over the fundamental aspects of the language. This book uses grammatical terminology that makes it easy to put together your own sentances accurately. At the end of the book you will find a section devoted to common phrases making it easy to put together the new ideas. Also, a highly detailed sketch of pronounciation is given. If you want to learn Klingon, this is a must. Qapla' !