In Klingon, the indirect object is the beneficiary of the action — the one for whom or to whom something is done. It is marked using the Type 5 noun suffix -vaD ("for" or "intended for").

The indirect object always comes before the direct object in the sentence. The -vaD suffix may be added to a noun or a pronoun.

• yaSvaD taj nobpu' qama' - The prisoner gave the officer the knife. (yaS - officer, taj - knife, nobpu' - he/she gave it, qama' - prisoner)
• chaHvaD Soj qem yaS - The officer brings them food. (chaH - they, Soj - food, qem - bring, yaS - officer)

This structure ensures that the recipient or beneficiary is clearly identified, regardless of whether a noun or pronoun is used.