tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Fri May 01 09:02:40 1998
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Re: Hech (was SaqaD)
- From: Steven Boozer <[email protected]>
- Subject: Re: Hech (was SaqaD)
- Date: Fri, 1 May 1998 11:00:03 -0500 (CDT)
: {Hech} is defined as "intend, mean to." It has always been seen with {'e'}
: as its object. This definition and set of examples shows that it should not
: be used for "I meant [some word]," but rather "I meant to do [action]."
:
: To say what you're saying, it'd have to be phrased as
: <Soj pa'> bIjatlh 'e' DaHech'a'?
: Did you inted to say {Soj pa'}?
: You might also find a few nouns suitable as the object of this verb. For
: instance,
: tojchu'ghach vIHech.
: I intend complete deception.
: This sort of usage is speculative, and not supported in canon, but the noun
: represents an action.
:
: SuStel
Not that I disagree with you, but since there are only two examples of
{Hech} in canon, "always" may be a bit strong:
Hem tlhIngan Segh 'ej maHemtaH 'e' wIHech
Klingons are a proud race, and we intend to go on being proud. TKW
Ha'DIbaH DaSop 'e' DaHechbe'chugh yIHoHQo'
Do not kill an animal unless you intend to eat it. TKW
Voragh