Bajoran language
TheBajoran language is the language spoken by theBajoran people.
The language is used in prayer,wedding ceremonies, death ceremonies and other events. (DS9episodes: "Battle Lines", "Shakaar", "Accession", "Call to Arms")
TheBook of the Kosst Amojan was written in ancient Bajoran. To release thePah-wraith from theFire Caves, one had to chant the words in the language. (DS9episode: "What You Leave Behind")
After Bajor joined theUnited Federation of Planets in2376,Federation Standard was added beside the Bajoran language on signposting. (DS9novel:Bajor: Fragments and Omens)
The Bajorans sometimes translate non-Bajoran names into their language. (DS9novel:The 34th Rule)
Glossary[]
Curses[]
- kosst
- Kheet'agh
- phekk
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Religious titles[]
Other words[]
- Ha'mara : A holiday celebrating the arrival of theEmissary. (DS9episode: "Starship Down")
- Ih'tanu : A ceremony. (DS9episode: "Accession",DS9novel:Hollow Men)
- Kejal Freedom (VOYepisode: "Flesh and Blood",ST -Terok Nornovel:Dawn of the Eagles)
- Kosst Amojan : ThePah-wraith and their leader. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
- pagh : Soul (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
- Peldor joi. (DS9episode: "Fascination")
- sean : Swamp. (DS9episode: "Let He Who Is Without Sin...")
Prayers[]
- Tera dak ihsehelm ran embah... de-ram ta-meen... - chanted againstPah-wraiths (DS9episode: "The Reckoning",STO -Cardassian Strugglemissions: "Of Bajor", "Jabberwocky")
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External link[]
- Bajoran language article atMemory Alpha, the wiki for canonStar Trek.
