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KLBC - to be

Daniel Abraham ([email protected])

• From: "Daniel Abraham" <[email protected]>
• Subject: KLBC - to be
• Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 23:49:24 +0200
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Hiya,
 
According to TKD one uses pronouns to express the notion of "to be" in a
sentence in the sense of "I am a <noun>". It also says one can use verb
suffixes on the relevant pronoun (e.g. {pa'wIjDaq jIHtaH} ).
 
But does that apply to all suffixes, if necessary? For example (the noun
{jav} comes to mind...): is there a better translation than {mI' jIHbe'qu'}
to "I am NOT a number!" ?
 
And generally speaking, what is the preferable practice - using Klingon
verbs that approximate the meaning of such English sentences, or translating
them as literally as possible? (more philosophical than practical, I guess)
 
Thanks,
bIjaj

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