So-called: Type 3 noun suffix -qoq

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-qoq so-called

Here's where Klingon language takes a turn for the positively ironic. -qoq expresses a measure of scorn on the noun being described; the speaker does not believe that the noun being described is what it appears to be.

DevwI'vam	This leader
DevwI'qoqvam	This so-called leader
nuH'a'	ultimate weapon
nuH'a'qoq	so-called ultimate weapon

Qapbe'law' nuH'a'qoqvam	This so-called ultimate weapon does not apparently work
veng Qaw'be'bej nuH'a'qoq	The so-called ultimate weapon definitely did not destroy the city
lI'be'chu' roj paQDI'norghqoq	The so-called teachings of peace are totally useless
mo'qoqvam vInarghbej	I shall definitely break out of this so-called cage
veS taghlaw'ta' mughwI'qoqvetlh	That so-called translator has apparently started a war
qI'lu'pa' rojmab rIn rojqoq	The so-called peace was over before the treaty was signed

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