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Re: Transitivity of <mev> and <tagh>

David Trimboli ([email protected])

• From: David Trimboli <[email protected]>
• Subject: Re: Transitivity of <mev> and <tagh>
• Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:38:07 -0500
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Christopher Doty wrote:
> I'm wondering if <mev> is transitive or intransitive, or either?
> 
> And with <tagh>, does it occur in a sentence-as-object construction?
> If not, how is it used in canon sources?

Both have been used both ways. I'm sure Voragh will provide all the 
relevant examples, but examples for {mev} include:

    bIjatlh 'e' yImev
    Shut up!

    not mev peghmey
    Secrets never cease.

I don't remember the examples for {tagh} offhand.

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