tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Fri May 22 21:06:54 1998
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong but..
In a message dated 98-05-22 19:50:52 EDT, you write:
> >Doesn't TKD say that using -wIj with a person is derogatory? So, just use
> >-wI'. Example: joHwI' my lord
> > joHwIj my lord (implication that he is inferior to you)
> >
> >tu'wI'
>
> Not only is it derogatory, it's suicidal to insult your betters like this.
> Okrand comments on this type of mistake in Klingon for the Galactic
> Traveller, p.190:
>
> "Mistakes of this kind are simply not tolerated and there are no recorded
> instances of anyone living long enough to repeat the offense."
>
> Voragh
>
Thank you! Issue solved! With humanoids, use -wI', -ma', -ra', and -lI'.
tu'wI'