The English word with can be used in different ways depending on context — for example, to mean “accompanied by” or “using.” In Klingon, these meanings are expressed through entirely different grammatical structures and verbs.

1. "With" Meaning "Accompanied By"

To say that someone does something with someone else (i.e., accompanied by them), Klingon uses the verb tlhej ("accompany").

Here are a few ways to say "I drink tea with Torg and Maltz":

• Dargh vItlhutlhDI' mutlhej torgh matlh je
  When I drink tea, Torg and Maltz accompany me.
• Dargh vItlhutlh. mutlhej torgh matlh je
  I drink tea. Torg and Maltz accompany me.
• Dargh vItlhutlh 'ej mutlhej torgh matlh je
  I drink tea, and Torg and Maltz accompany me.

Note that tlhej is always a verb — there is no noun or suffix equivalent for "with" in this context. The adverb nItebHa' can also be to talk about a group doing an action:

• nItebHa' Dargh wItlhutlhDI' torgh matlh jIH je
  Torg, Maltz and I drink tea together.

2. "With" Meaning "Using"

To say that something is done with a tool or instrument, Klingon uses the verb lo' ("use"). Here are a few ways to say "I dig a hole with a shovel":

• ghevjur vIlo'taHvIS QemjIq vItlhap
  While using a shovel, I dig a hole.
• QemjIq vItlhapmeH ghevjur vIlo'
  In order to dig a whole I use a shovel.
• QemjIq vItlhap. ghevjur vIlo'
  I dig a hole. I use a shovel.
• QemjIq vItlhap 'ej ghevjur vIlo'
  I dig a hole, and I use a shovel.

Klingon does not have a single word equivalent to English "with." Instead, the appropriate verb — tlhej for accompaniment, lo' for usage — is chosen based on context.