Open sidebar navigation
tlhIngan.org
Close navigation
Dictionary
dac
Play pronunciation
Copy link
Copy word
[ ɖɑt͡ʃ ]
Verb

English: be absent

German: abwesend

Spanish: estar ausente

KLCP:

Level 1
Verb (slang)

English: be not attentive, be distracted, be lacking focus

KLCP:

Level 3
Notes

The verb Dach literally means "be absent," but when applied to a person who is obviously present or otherwise accounted for, it is usually interpreted to mean that the person's mind has wandered. It does not mean "absentminded," which involves forgetfulness. Rather, it means that the person is, for whatever reason, not focusing on the task at hand. Non-slang equivalents are qImHa' ("not pay attention") and buSHa', ("not focus [on], ignore.")

© 2025 kurg .

Install tlhIngan.org

Open the site quickly and use it like an app.

  1. 1.Tap the Share button in Safari.
  2. 2.Choose Add to Home Screen.
  3. 3.Tap Add.