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[ rupʰ ]
Verb
English: fine, tax
German: besteuern, mit Strafe belegen
Source: TKD
KLCP Level: 2
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Usage for rup
reH Suvrup SuvwI''a'
A great warrior is always prepared.
Type: replacement proverb - Source: Power Klingon
tlhIngan Hol DaHaDrup'a'
Are you ready to study Klingon?
Type: sentence - Source: Conversational Klingon
reH Suvrup tlhIngan SuvwI'.
A Klingon warrior is always prepared to fight.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.77
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.

To defeat the enemy, be ready to fight alone.
Type: replacement proverb - Source: Power Klingon
In space, all warriors are cold warriors.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.33
latlh De'/Additional Information
Since this expression refers to being in space ({loghDaq}), it is either a relatively new saying or else it is an updated version of an older one. There is no way to know for sure. Klingon have been capable of interplanetary travel for at least 200 standard years, enough time for many new phrases to work their way into common usage. Clearly, it refers to warriors being in an environment far away from governmental or bureaucratic fetters, a setting where warriors are free to be just warriors and not worry about political consequences. Without knowing more about ancient Klingon history, what, if anything, might have predated "{loghDaq}" in the expression cannot be determined. Perhaps it was a term referring to the open seas, as the Klingons have a history of naval warfare. The Klingon words translated "cold warriors" are "{Suvrupbogh SuvwI'pu'}," literally, "warriors who are ready to fight."
There they stand, two mortal enemies,
Ready to fight to the death
In hand to hand combat.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force 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
Now Kahless continues,
Armed and ready,
Past the heart of Kri'stak.
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
Morath knows he has been a fool,
His promised kingdom will be ash
By the time he claims the sword.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
I am made for great deeds,
I must take control
Of myself, my surroundings, everything!
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
I have let you out of your tower alive,
Now prepare for battle to the death,
Sharpen your blade, meet me tomorrow.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Force Book
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