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  Klingon language - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Klingon language or Klingonese (tlhIngan Hol in Klingon) is the constructed language spoken by Klingons in the fictional Star Trek universe.
Klingon is sometimes referred to as Klingonese (most notably in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "The Trouble with Tribbles"), but among the Klingon-speaking community this is often understood to refer to another Klingon language that is described in John M. Ford's Star Trek novels as Klingonaase.
Klingon has been developed with a phonology that, while based on human natural languages, is intended to sound alien.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Klingon_language   (3589 words)

  
 Klingon Language Institute - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Klingon Language Institute is an organization devoted to studying and teaching the human-made Klingon language from the Star Trek science fiction universe.
It was founded in 1992, and publishes a quarterly journal called HolQeD (language science).
Each year it holds a qep'a' (meeting) that is open to all members.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Klingon_Language_Institute   (99 words)

  
 Klingon Language Institute Invites Star Trek Fans and the 'Klingon Curious' to qep le' (A Small, Educational Meeting) ...
Klingon may sound (intentionally) alien, but it is a complete language with its own vocabulary, grammar, and usage.
While there have been other artificial languages, and other languages crafted for fictional beings, Klingon is one of the rare times when a trained linguist has been called upon to create a language for aliens.
Though based in the USA, the Institute is actually an international endeavor, presently reaching 50 countries on all seven continents through approximately 2,500 members.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/05-06-2004/0002168671&EDATE=   (783 words)

  
 Sydney's Klingon Language Place   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
I've been studying Klingon since 1992, and have been a member of the Klingon Language Institute since 1994.
People on the KLI's mailing list use Klingon to talk about all kinds of things, from what kind of day they had at work to how annoyed they are that their car is in the shop for the weekend.
While everyone interested in learning Klingon may not always be able to attend the KLI’s yearly conference, the qep’a’, there are smaller gatherings (qepHommey) held by some members in their local areas.
home.earthlink.net /~sydneygb/klingon.htm   (678 words)

  
 Klingon - FAQ
KLBC stands for "Klingon Language Beginner's Conversation." It started as a suggestion for beginners to have beginner's level conversations with each other, that didn't require advanced skills with the language to follow, and wouldn't become clouded with complex discussions of grammar.
The fact is that Klingon language publications, by and large, use the Romanized transcription presented in The Klingon Dictionary.
For those not currently studying grammar in any language, in the sentence, "I give the ball to you,", "I" is the subject, "give" is the verb, "ball" is the direct object and "you" is the indirect object.
www.speers.nu /Holtej/klingon/faq.htm   (8950 words)

  
 SFABC - Klingon Language Institute
There is also the "Klingon Shakespeare Restoration Project, inspired by a line in the sixth film (regarding how HAMLET must be read in the original Klingon to be appreciated).
They are currently in the fourth revision of the translation of HAMLET, and the Klingon is in iambic pentameter where the English is and in rhyme where the English rhymes.
There is also a Klingon postal course modeled after the Esperanto postal course: You send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and they send you Lesson 1.
users.bestweb.net /~jamesl/KLI.html   (532 words)

  
 aubreyturner.org: Do You Speak Klingon?
Klingon is interesting in that it is an actual language that can be used for real communication.
After the publication of The Klingon Dictionary: English-Klingon Klingon-English in 1992, some people got together and created The Klingon Language Institute.
A word of caution--the Klingon Language Institute seems to be run off the world's slowest server, so some of those links above may take a while to open.
www.aubreyturner.org /archives/001665.html   (208 words)

  
 qIb HeHDaq - On The Edge of The Galaxy
Klingon's are a straightforward and oftentimes rude bunch in Terran terms.
It should be noted that the Klingon language scholar would not use the term preposition, nor would he or she use the term pronoun, when a prefix is intended.
In Klingon, the prepositional usage is sometimes attached to the noun.
www.geocities.com /Athens/8853   (4282 words)

  
 Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps: Klingon Language Resources
If you are interested in studying the Klingon Language, we have assembled an assortment of helpful linguistic resources that may aid you in your noble quest.
Established in 1999 by the Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps, to serve as a meeting place for novice level students to discuss topics related to the Klingon language and it's usage.
This website is offered by the Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps, a Canadian-based international non-profit cultural and educational organization, and is aimed at educating the public and providing information of interest concerning Klingon culture, society and history.
www.klingon.org /resources/language.html   (562 words)

  
 Klingon Language FAQ
Nevertheless, given that you get to actually hear Marc Okrand, the inventor of the Klingon language, get a sore throat over his Klingon consonants, and given that Michael Dorn, who plays Worf on Star Trek: The Next Generation, narrates, this is one tape not to be missed.
This course presents much of the material of The Klingon Dictionary in a more "bite-sized" form, allowing students to gradually increase their knowledge of Klingon rather than giving it to them a la fire hose.
The Extended Corpus Project is "an effort to compile a comprehensive glossary of a Klingon names, terms, and phrases from the multitude of canonical fiction published." The Klingon Bible Translation Project is a project to translate the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures (AKA Old and New Testaments) into Klingon.
www.softlab.ntua.gr /miscellaneous/faq/klingon_language_faq.html   (1647 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: The Klingon Hamlet: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Only experienced Klingon speakers will be able to fully appreciate the nuances of the Klingon-language version, but for anyone who has dabbled in the language, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire large chunks of authentic text to practice on.
These put forward the case that Shakespeare himself was a Klingon, and underline the essentially Klingon nature of this famous play, with its themes of honor and revenge.
The Klingon translation, in all the glory of its iambic pentameter, has been lovingly constructed, and is well worth the effort of reading at least a few favorite passages aloud.
www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0671035789   (763 words)

  
 Earthlings - The Movie - a Science fiction Documentary film, Klingons, Star Trek, Klingon Language, Denver, Colorado ...
Founded in 1992, the Klingon Language Institute continues its mission of bringing together individuals interested in the study of Klingon linguistics and culture, and providing a forum for discussion and the exchange of ideas.
Though based in the USA, the Institute is actually an international endeavor, presently reaching 30 countries on all seven continents.
The main vehicle of the Klingon Language Institute is HolQeD, a quarterly journal.
www.earthlings-movie.com /e_aboutkli.htm   (329 words)

  
 Sci-Fi Site of the Week: The Klingon Language Institute
Now there are Klingon audio tapes, summer camps, and even the Klingon Language Institute, which boasts more than 1000 members in 30 countries.
The Klingon Language Institute's Web site serves as a gateway to the organization, which has dedicated itself to expanding and fostering the Klingon language.
There are also numerous examples of the Klingon language in the site's FTP archive, although the fact that many lack English translations and almost none are formatted for the Web hinder their usefulness.
www.scifi.com /sfw/issue27/web.html   (493 words)

  
 About the Klingon Language Institute   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
In operation since 1992, the Klingon Language Institute continues its mission of bringing together individuals interested in the study of Klingon linguistics and culture, and providing a forum for discussion and the exchange of ideas.
fans with curiosity and questions about Klingon language, RP gamers wishing to lend some authenticity to a Klingon character, as well as students and professionals in the fields of linguistics, philology, computer science, and psychology who see the Klingon language as a useful metaphor in the classroom or simply wish to mix vocation with avocation.
Though based in the USA, the Institute is actually an international endeavor, presently reaching thirty countries, and all seven continents.
www.kli.org /kli   (426 words)

  
 The Klingon Language Institute   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Those bumpy headed aliens of Star Trek really have their own language, one which has far outgrown mere television and film.
The Klingon Language Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation and exists to facilitate the scholarly exploration of the Klingon language and culture.
Klingon, Star Trek, and all related marks are Copyrights and Trademarks of Paramount Pictures.
www.kli.org   (143 words)

  
 Klingon language and culture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Klingon Language (tlhingan-hol) Contact: kli@kli.org Purpose: To use and discuss the Klingon Language (tlhIngan Hol), which was constructed by Dr. Marc Okrand for use in _Star Trek_ films and television series.
The diversity of the Klingon Language Institute is nowhere as apparent as in its sponsored projects.
El Klingon Language Institute, fundat el 1992, continua la seva missió d'agrupar les persones interessades en l'estudi de la lingüística i la cultura Klingon, i de crear un fòrum de discussió i d'intercanvi d'idees.
www.lonweb.org /link-klingon.htm   (1691 words)

  
 Klingon Font and Vocabulary
The Klingons are one of the most fascinating cultures in Star Trek and found many fans who learn und speak their language.
Klingon is an approved foreing language in the USA and was developed for Star Trek by Marc Okrand, a language scientist from New York.
The Klingon writing Klingon / tlhIngan pIqaD was assembled by Lars Kasper to a True Type Font, based upon official symbols shown in Star Trek and by the Klingon Language Institute.
www.kasper-online.de /en/docs/startrek/klingon.htm   (142 words)

  
 Yamada Language Center: Klingon WWW guide
KAG: Klingon Assault Group - A group dedicated to acting out the noble duties of being a Klingon.
Klingon Language Institute - includes Klingon language learning merchandise, a description of Klingon sounds (with sound files), everyday phrases, a free correspondence course, and more.
This page is maintained by the Yamada Language Center at the University of Oregon.
babel.uoregon.edu /yamada/guides/klingon.html   (111 words)

  
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The Interstellar Language School The text of this section is taken verbatim (minus some very minor editing) from a letter I had received from Glen Proechel, the director of the ILS: Dear Fellow KLI member, The warrior tongue has come a long way in a short time.
Today we have already been involved in three different church services which were ar least partly in Klingon and a fourth is planned for this summer.
The book will be used as the official text for the 1994 Klingon language camp in July 1994, but it is not certain if the text will be in its final form by this date.
artofhacking.com /IET/TREK/KLINGON5.TXT   (2407 words)

  
 tlhIngan Hol Information List
This is not intended to discourage discussion of the language on the list; indeed, it's intended to foster such discussion, by making sure that we all have a common background and understanding of the issues before us.
The Klingon Language Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and promotion of the Klingon language.
Languages aren't some simple process you can apply to all spoken items to get one appropriate for each language.
www.geocities.com /Area51/Vault/1959/klinhol.htm   (2082 words)

  
 Klingonska Akademien - Links to Other Pages About the Klingon Language.
The webpage of the new (founded September 10th, 1998) and promising Klingon Language Clan who "intend to provide you with a place to learn tlhIngan Hol." A list of members is available, with their ICQ­numbers, for so it's someone speaking Klingon.
A Klingon language analyzer and dictionary written by Christoph Pfisterer (available for Mac, Windows, UNIX, DOS, OS/2 and a CGI version for UNIX).
Nick Nicholas's page about different Klingon projects, such as the "Klingon Localization Project" (a project to translate the MacOS into Klingon) which unfortunately halted becaus e of copyright problems, and the different KLI translation projects.
www.klingonska.org /links.html   (990 words)

  
 Much Ado About Klingon
Of those present over the weekend at the fourth annual Klingon Language Conference, "only a handful are fluent enough to go on for days," says Lawrence Schoen, the executive director of the six-year-old Klingon Language Institute.
In the ja'taH ghom ("Group Tells") language game, two groups begin with the same sentence, which is passed along to the other members who add their own until a story is constructed.
The freshly-minted language was later spoken by Klingons in the film.
wired-vig.wired.com /news_drop/news_lycatalog/story/0,2149,5353,00.html   (456 words)

  
 Klingon Page
Klingon is a language invented by linguist Mark Okrand for the
As of the last revision date below, this is the current status of the Klingon language projects I am involved with.
It is the first half of the soliloquy, in Klingon script, romanised Klingon, literal translation into English, 'crude Terran Forgery', and Klingon audio.
www.tlg.uci.edu /~opoudjis/Klingon/klingon.html   (486 words)

  
 Klingon Speakers Now Outnumber Navajo Speakers | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
Klingon speakers said they are pleased with the report.
Though the basics of Navajo are still taught in some reservation schools, and the language is spoken ceremonially at tribal council meetings, most Navajos do not bother to retain their knowledge after leaving school.
According to Proehl, the Klingon language is just one part of a thriving Klingon culture.
www.theonion.com /content/node/29426   (690 words)

  
 Klingon Pocket Dictionary: Introduction.
This dictionary consists of a collection of the Klingon words that could be found in the various works of the inventor the language, Dr. Marc Okrand.
Since our intention has been to produce a practical pocket reference guide, rather than a complete description of the language, it is assumed that you have at least basic knowledge of the structure and grammar of Klingon.
One small enough to easily fit into a pocket, (the TKD is simply to big to carry around for everyday use) while large enough to collect all Klingon words in one single book (no more having to look a word in three or four lists to find it).
www.klingonska.org /dict/intro.html   (1425 words)

  
 No More Lonely Nights for Klingon Speakers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Klingon, a language created by linguist Dr. Marc Orkand for the film
Besides meeting once a year to practice and discuss the language, members are also producing Klingon translations of Shakespeare and the Bible.
Besides enabling a space for the disparate Klingon speakers to chit-chat, the Talker room will also offer beginning classes in the language and pronunciation tutorials - an opportunity which Shoen believes is significant for the entire education community.
wired-vig.wired.com /news_drop/news_lycatalog/story/0,2149,1490,00.html   (437 words)

  
 The Klingon Info Page of Admiral Melton (mejHov bat'teH'aj)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
If you are a Klingon programmer,then you will be glad you clicked here.
Klingon was invented by Marc Okrand, for use in some of the Star Trek movies.
In my opinion Klingon is so popular because it has as its backdrop a mythology centered around a single reality: humanity and her future.
www.physics.montana.edu /students/melton/klingon.html   (768 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Klingon Hamlet: Books: Lawrence Schoen,Klingon Language Institute   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
In addition, an incisive introduction explains the play's crucial importance in Klingon culture, while copious notes illustrate how the debased English version diverges from the original, often distorting and even reversing the actual meaning of the verses.
Khamlet, the Restored Klingon Version, is a work that belongs in the library of every human who hopes truly to understand what it means to be Klingon.
Klingon Hamlet is an elegant, graceful, vibrant and original Klingon
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0671035789?v=glance   (1444 words)

  
 CNN.com - Qapla'! Hospital seeks Klingon speaker - May. 10, 2003
The language created for the "Star Trek" TV series and movies is one of about 55 needed by the office that treats mental health patients in metropolitan Multnomah County.
Although created for works of fiction, Klingon was designed to have a consistent grammar, syntax and vocabulary.
County officials said that obligates them to respond with a Klingon-English interpreter, putting the language of starship Enterprise officer Worf and other Klingon characters on a par with common languages such as Russian and Vietnamese, and less common tongues including Dari and Tongan.
www.cnn.com /2003/US/West/05/10/offbeat.klingon.interpreter   (262 words)

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