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.