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Hegh
[ xɛɣ ]
Verb
English: die
German: sterben
Spanish: morir
Source: TKD-A (182 KE, 187 EK)
KLCP Level: 1
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Noun
English: death
German: Tod
Spanish: muerte
Source: TKD-A (182 KE, 187 EK)
KLCP Level: 2
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Usage for Hegh
batlh maHegh
We will die with honor.
Type: sentence - Source: Conversational Klingon
batlh bIHeghjaj.
May you die well.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.71
bItuHpa' bIHeghjaj
Death before shame.
Type: EUD - Source: Power Klingon
A fool's only achievement is death.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.115
It is a good day to die.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.69
Always it is the brave ones who die.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.123
May you die in battle.
Type: toast - Source: Power Klingon
May you die before you are captured.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.93
Surrender or die.
Type: sentence - Source: Conversational Klingon
No one survived Khitomer.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.99
Fools die young.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.117
If you are afraid to die, you have already died.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.72
Buy or die.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.213
Pay or die.
Type: sentence - Source: Power Klingon
Celebrate! Tomorrow we may die!
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.153
A Klingon warrior is always prepared to die.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.77
latlh De'/Additional Information

In Klingon it is not customary to say "to be prepared" without saying what one is prepared to do. There are, consequently, several version of this proverb, the general meaning of which is "A Klingon warrior is always prepared." As called for by the situation, a specific activity is plugged in. Kang, for example, said, "A Klingon warrior is always prepared to die" ("{reH Heghrup tlhIngan SuvwI'}") It is even acceptable to use this proverb for less weighty matters, such as to eat and to drink. Not unexpectedly, using it to refer to an activity not prized by Klingons, such as to flee, to surrender, or to apologize, is particularly insulting.
When a warrior dies, his spirit escapes.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.145
A warrior fights to the death.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.88
An honorable death requires no vengeance.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.129
Only fools laugh while warriors die.
Type: replacement proverb - Source: Power Klingon
Eat everything or you will die without honor.
Type: QI'lop - Source: Power Klingon
Klingons are born, live as warriors, then die.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.5
latlh De'/Additional Information

These two maxims express the belief that fighting and winning define a Klingon's very being; everything else in life is secondary, if not superfluous. Unless they are engaged in battle or preparing for battle, Klingons become rather cantankerous (though, to those unfamiliar with Klingons, this might not be noticeable). As a result, Klingons are likely to, at the slightest provocation, instigate a battle of some sort.

Lieutenant Commander Worf is well aware of the Klingon predilection reflected in these two sayings. Though raised among humans, he has always prided himself on his knowledge of Klingon history and culture. He observed that a potentially dangerous situation involving the Dominion and the Cardassians, which the Klingons viewed as a threat, "has given my people an excuse to do what they were born to do: to fight and to conquer."
Hurry up! Buy or die.
Type: sentence - Source: Power Klingon
Better to die on our feet than live on our knees.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.95
latlh De'/Additional Information
More literally, this is "Dying while standing is preferable to living while kneeling." The grammatical construction is a bit aberrant; one would expect "{QamtaHvIS}" ("while continuing to stand") and "{tortaHvIS}" (while continuing to kneel"). I proverbs, however, grammatical shortcuts are not uncommon. Even the Federation Standard might be considered somewhat incomplete. One would expect " better to die on our feet that live on our knees." Klingon Chancellor Azetbur said she believed that the Empire was on the verge of becoming "obsolete." Because the destruction of the moon Praxis had devastated the main energy production facility for the Empire. She argued that the Klingon had no choice but to engage in peace talks with the Federation. Her military advisor, Brigadier Kerla, disagreed, citing this maxim to express his opinion.
This can only mean
Our family bonds are stronger
Than even death itself.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
To die while serving the Empire is the hope of every Klingon.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.74
To die in the line of duty is the hope of every Klingon.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.74
To die defending his ship is the hope of every Klingon.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.74
Death is an experience best shared.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.73
Many of the warriors fell,
The river ran red with the blood
Of a glorious battle!
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
Hear now,
All of you here,
Of the life and death
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
In their homes, in their homes,
Waiting for death to come,
Death to come.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
In their homes, in their homes,
Waiting for death to come,
Death to come.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
In their homes, in their homes,
Waiting for death to come,
Death to come.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
You will join me afterward
In the realm of the dead,
Where you should have been right now.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
Surrender, father,
Surrender while you can.
Surrender, or we’ll die.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
Kahless, Kahless, Kahless,
I will finish what I have started!
You will die well!
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
One by one they fell,
Hearts were pierced,
Heads were severed.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
One by one they fell,
Hearts were pierced,
Heads were severed.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
I will restore honor among the living,
You will restore honor
Among the dead.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
May Kotar be merciful on his spirit,
For no matter his faults, at least
This Klingon brother died with honor.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
And if I die,
I do so next to a brave Klingon,
I will at least die with honor!
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
Is there nobody in this hall
Prepared to die for the honor
Of your tribe and city?
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
Brother, on this day I swear
To be honorable and die
In battle, fighting against Molor.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
In the Saq'sub all is quiet,
Its warriors asleep, like children
Waiting for death to come
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
In the Saq'sub all is quiet,
Its warriors asleep, like children
Waiting for death to come
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
In the Saq'sub all is quiet,
Its warriors asleep, like children
Waiting for death to come
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
Then, Kanjit fell,
Fighting at Kahless’s side,
Killing one enemy while he fell.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
I thank you
For the bloodwine and gagh*,
We celebrate, for tomorrow we could die.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
First, Morath fell,
Fighting three men at once,
A fatal wound in his neck killed him.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
Live the Klingon way,
History is written by the victors,
Celebrate death, for it is honorable.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: epilogue
The spirits of the dead
Go to the gates of Gre'thor
In lines of three.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
When the eyes of death are upon him,
Light reflects off the bat'leth
Into Fek'lhr’s evil eyes.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
I will bring this p'takh to justice
And teach him life and death,
The slow and painful way!
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
Open the gates for us,
I can offer you your house
And your kin will die with honor.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
When the barge of the dead came,
Kotar stood at its helm,
Kanjit and Morath by his side.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Impact Book
Kahless finds himself in a cave
Leading to
The world beyond the living.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
Fek'lhr inspects them,
One by one,
With his deadly glance.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
Remember and live with honor,
Remember and die with honor,
For who dies honorable, dies well!
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: epilogue
After Kahless’s words, they celebrate,
For they may soon die with honor!
For they may soon be victorious!
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
In battle, you will die with honor,
So you can give yourself to Kotar
As a hero of the Klingon tribes.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
In his rage, Fek'lhr never saw
Two of Kotar’s souls and Kahless
Enter the barge of the dead.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
And Kahless dropped his sword
To kill the traitor with bare hands,
Morath felt the end was near.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
The honorable will be rewarded
After death chooses to bring them to you,
If you make it so, I accept.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
Let us drink then
To my father in Gre'thor
And the brother I once had.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
When a Klingon warrior dies or is killed, other Klingons may perform a ceremonial howl or yell as part of the Klingon death ritual. The eyes of the fallen Klingon are opened and others roar in a great crescendo. This yell is victorious in nature, rather than mournful and also serves to warn the other dead that a Klingon warrior is coming.
Type: skybox card - Source: Death Howl - Hegh bey (S31)
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