tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Fri Jul 25 07:20:23 2014
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Re: [Tlhingan-hol] Klingon Word of the Day: cha'DIch
> Klingon Word of the Day for Friday, July 25, 2014
>
> Klingon word: cha'DIch
> Part of speech: noun
> Definition: second, aide
Literally a "second", someone who stands with and defends a warrior during a ceremonial challenge. "{jIlajneS. ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj} "I accept. May your enemies run with fear." is the traditional acceptance upon being asked to serve as someone's {cha'Dich}. Once named, s/he is referred to only as (the) {cha'Dich} and not by name throughout the proceedings. (Cf. TNG "Sins of the Father", STE, TKW 21)
"During a legal proceeding, the accused is denied combat, and so must have a second, called a {cha'Dich}, to defend him or her." (Diplomatic Implausibility)
ghunchu'wI' (7/26/09): The noun {vIl} is hard to define. Maltz had given a description of something which was immediately recognized as a speed bump by everyone present, but it was apparently intended not as an actual definition but as an example of something which is 'just there'. There is obviously an etymological relationship with {vIlle'}, which is currently the best clue we have to its true meaning. Consider someone who keeps showing up when you go places. This person doesn't necessarily have any particular importance to what you're doing, and it wouldn't matter to you at all if he or she weren't present, but the person is 'just there'. That would be a {vIl}. It also can describe someone who hangs around, ready to help out, whether or not you need anyone to help you. Again, it wouldn't make any difference to you if the person weren't there. Here is a direct quote from Marc Okrand: "A {vIlle'}, on the other hand, is definitely someone you want to have around--a follower, disciple, fan, admirer, minion." (Groupie and entourage were suggested by those present at the time, but Marc didn't think they fit.)
ghunchu'wI' (7/27/09): {vIl} strikes me more as referring to someone or something you keep noticing, rather than something or someone you would intentionally look for. When I asked Marc Okrand whether sidekick would be an appropriate term, he said no, and gave this example: "It would apply to this woman I know who seems to show up (as an audience member or an usher or something) at every play I go to. I don't know why she's always there, but it's weird.
ghunchu'wI' (7/29/09): Marc suggested {boQ} or {cha'Dich} for the 'sidekick' idea I was asking about.
Similar words:
boQ aide (n)
boQDu' aide-de-camp (n)
vIl [someone/something one can always find around] (n)
vIlle' follower, disciple, fan, admirer, minion (n)
boQ aid, assistance (n)
QaH help (n)
boQ assist (v)
qeS advise (v)
QaH help, aid (v)
vuy be helpful, be supportive (v)
--
Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons
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