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Re: [Tlhingan-hol] Klingon Word of the Day: voq
> Klingon Word of the Day for Sunday, January 11, 2015
>
> Klingon word: voq
> Part of speech: verb
> Definition: trust, have faith in
Duj tIvoqtaH
Always trust your instincts. TKD
qavoq
I trust you. CK
chovoq'a'
Do you trust me? CK
yIvoq 'ach yI'ol
Trust, but verify. TKW
[Russian original: Доверяй, но проверяй!]
yIvoq 'ach lojmItmey yISam
Trust, but locate the doors. [sic for {tISam}!] TKW
["This adage offers the advice: Even with those who appear to be honorable, ethical, and deserving of trust, one must always be careful." (TKD 186)]
DujlIj yIvoq
Trust your instincts. TKW
pIj monchugh vay' yIvoqQo'
Don't trust those who frequently smile. TKW
[Kor harked back to this expression when he said, referring to the Organian Council of Elders, "I don't trust men who smile too much." (TKW 167; cf. TOS "Errand of Mercy")
nobmey qembogh yIrIDnganpu''e' yIvoqQo'
Don't trust Yridians who bring gifts. TKW
Huch nobHa'bogh verenganpu''e' yIvoqQo'
Don't trust Ferengi who give back money. TKW
TKW 83: Thus, "You salute the stars" [{Hovmey Davan}] means "I trust you" or "I know you will honor your word.
KGT 145: "compare {voq}, trust, and {voqbej}, certainly trust)
SEE ALSO:
Har believe
voqHa' distrust (v)
nub be suspect
pIH be suspicious
--
Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons
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