tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Mon Aug 24 21:58:05 1998
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Beginner's question
- From: Mark Eidemiller <[email protected]>
- Subject: Beginner's question
- Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 21:51:19 -0700
I have been lurking on this list for a few weeks now, and would like to
introduce myself and ask a question regarding a particular turn of phrase.
My name is Mark Eidemiller. I live in Portland, Oregon, and work for US
Fish and Wildlife. I was twelve when Star Trek first came on NBC.
I discovered this mailing list out of curiosity. I got the tape
"Conversational Klingon" when it came out, but only got the Dictionary a
few days ago, and am getting ready to transfer the pages to a small ring
binder for easier access (besides, the cover broke off it when I started
flexing the pages), and to add to it along the way.
(Has anyone ever thought of putting "Conversational Klingon" or "Power
Klingon" as a CD? It would be easier to locate certain sections if review
was needed.)
I've been facinated by what I've seen, and intrigued. I admit, I am a
total beginner at Klingon language, and had been a little intimidated by
some of the posts. But I got over that. I may not understand it, but what
I've seen is very interesting.
My question. I've seen the translation to "Today is a good day to die,"
but I have a variation I'd like to learn. The phrase is: "Today is a good
day to die to the flesh" -- flesh can be substituted for self, self-will,
self-pleasure, self-desire, etc.
(Also, how would you translate the name Mark?)
Anyhow, thanks for letting me onto this list, and I look forward to
learning much.
Qapla'!!
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Mark Eidemiller ** [email protected] ** www.e-z.net/~skylab
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If we meet and you forget me, you have lost nothing;
But if you meet JESUS CHRIST and forget Him,
You have lost everything.