Verb
English: smell, sense odors
German: riechen, Geruch wahrnehmen
Source: TKD (92 KE, 153 EK)
KLCP Level: 2
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Notes
KGT p. 86. The verb meaning "smell"--that is, "sense odors"--is largh. The word for "emit a smell" is He'. This does not necessarily imply a bad smell. Odors are not considered "good" or "bad"; they are just odors. There may be a subjective evaluation of the source of the odor, however. It is a compliment to suggest that someone smells like [rokeg] blood pie not because the smell itself is good, but rather because the food carries with it positive associations. On the other hand, it is most insulting so say that someone smells like rotting[forshak].
Usage for largh
reH bang larghlu'.
Love is always smelled.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.159
DaH vay' vIlarghlaH
Now I can smell something.
Type: sentence - Source: Conversational Klingon
vay' DalarghDI' yIqaw.
Remember the scent.
Type: proverb - Source: TKW p.157
He leaves his kin, unlocks the gates,
The army closes in, smelling blood.
Oh, Morath, and you know this:
The army closes in, smelling blood.
Oh, Morath, and you know this:
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Ground Book
Its towers grand, the space infinite,
The smell of bloodwine and gagh
Filled the barge upon entering.
The smell of bloodwine and gagh
Filled the barge upon entering.
Type: sentence - Source: paq'batlh: Impact Book