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Re: prefixes on pronouns

• From: Will Martin <[email protected]>
• Subject: Re: prefixes on pronouns
• Date: Thu, 10 Feb 94 08:47:49 EST

On Feb 9,  8:21pm, Captain Krankor wrote:

> How would you say:  "Stop whining and be a Klingon!"
> 
> I submit:
> 
> bIvIngtaH 'e' yImev 'ej tlhIngan yISoH!
> 
> Yep, there is no proper defense of it, and, when pushed, I'll readily admit
> it is technically illegal.  But it's clear, elegant, and there's just no
> other way to do it.  Frankly, I think Okrand would sanction it if it were
> brought before him.  Again, I'm willing to look the other way on this one.
> 
>                                 --Krankor

     While respecting my captain, I offer the more legal suggestion:

               bIvIngtaH 'e' yImev 'ej tlhIngan yIDachoH

charghwI'

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