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[ qʰorɖuʔ ]
Noun

English: family

German: Familie

Source: TKD

Category: family

KLCP Level: 1

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qorDu' should be considered something that is not capable of language (though its individual members, of course, might be... and normally are). qeylIS qorDu' je is plural (it's Kahless and family).

Usage for qorDu'

vaj
qorDu' ruS HoS law'
Hegh HoS puS

This can only mean
Our family bonds are stronger
Than even death itself.

Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book

tlhoS lojmItmey veghDI'
qeylIS qorDu' je
'el veqlargh

Kahless and his kin
Were almost at the gates,
When Fek'lhr came in.

Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book

Dung qo' pawDI'
qeylIS qorDu' je ta''e' neH
bop bommey

Upon reaching the upper world,
No one could speak of anything,
But the deeds of Kahless and his kin.

Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book

I will save my kin
From Gre'thor
And take revenge!

Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book

There was a feast with his kin,
And the warriors that took part
In the great battle against Molor.

Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Impact Book

The reason of my betrayal
Was my family honor,
I want to restore this honor.

Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book

Remember forever that you are Klingons,
You need no one but yourselves!
I will go and join Kotar, to be with my kin.

Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Impact 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

The family of a Klingon warrior is responsible for his actions, and he is responsible for theirs.

Type: proverb - Source: TKW

The sash that Worf wears is a symbol of his family's house. He wears it proudly as a reminder of his heritage.

Type: skybox card - Source: Skybox S20 Ha'quj - Klingon Sash

latlh De'/Additional Information

He leaves his kin, unlocks the gates,
The army closes in, smelling blood.
Oh, Morath, and you know this:

Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book

With strong family traditions, devotion and loyalty to family is one of the most important Klingon virtues. Above all, the Klingon family name is highly valued.

Type: skybox card - Source: Skybox S13 tlhIngan qorDu' potlh - Klingon Family Values

latlh De'/Additional Information

Worf's bat'telh has been in his family for ten generations. According to Klingon legend, this sword of honor descends from the time of Kahless the Unforgettable.

Type: skybox card - Source: Skybox S8 Bat'telh, Klingon Sword of Honor (S8)

latlh De'/Additional Information

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