Meaning of Qapla' | Babel Free

Definitions

A phrase said to wish fortune on someone, particularly fortune in some form of honourable battle.

Examples

“success (n) Qapla'”

“It is hoped that this report . . . will help lead to the reconciliation of the two governments. Qapla'.”

“Maltz, we are honored to still be your students. Qapla'.”

““Well, in that case, good luck and—er—Qapla'.””

“Thank you for all the years of patiently being there, especially on those dark and stormy nights when things detonated unexpectedly and I needed rescuing yet again. Qapla'!”

“2004, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Pam Brady, Team America: World Police, Paramount Pictures Sean Penn: Qapla’!”

“Unable to resist a sudden temptation, he threw out his arm in a Klingon salute. / “Qapla’!” / He vanished into the photo on his phone.”

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