Tag Archives: Klingon

Science Fiction Language Translators

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

The image above shows how Grammar Party looks in Gallifreyan. Gallifreyan is–OF COURSE–the language of the planet Gallifrey, spoken by the race of beings known as Time Lords, of which The Doctor of Doctor Who is the last known in existence. It’s rather … Continue reading →

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Sabai dee pee mai! Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun! Happy New Year!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

  Felix annus novus tibi sit! Or, for our English readers, Happy New Year. I’ve been wanting to study Latin for years. (If some super rich and friendly reader happens to want to sponsor my Latin classes, I’d, um, be … Continue reading →

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Is it “pour over” or “pore over”?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Nancy pours over her Klingon textbook the night before the big test. Nancy pores over her Klingon textbook the night before the big test. This is an idiom that confuses many. So which is correct? Pour over or pore over? … Continue reading →

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Word Nerd Wednesday

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Here are some fun language-related links I scoured from the interwebs. Enjoy! Rap in 30 languages (including Esperanto and, my personal fave, Klingon), from How Stuff Works: http://blogs.howstuffworks.com/2011/08/15/rap-in-other-languages/ Wondering whether that word is actually one word or two? (Think already … Continue reading →

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