tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Tue Nov 01 19:24:45 1994
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Re: Rooms of the erudite
- From: "William H. Martin" <[email protected]>
- Subject: Re: Rooms of the erudite
- Date: Fri, 28 Oct 94 15:50:23 EDT
- In-Reply-To: <Pine.SOL.3.91.941027230912.28880A-100000@hobbes>; from "Jason K. Green" at Oct 27, 94 11:11 pm
According to Jason K. Green:
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> I'm trying to come up with a word for 'study' or 'library' Here are the
> best ideas so far:
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> Study - HaDmeh pa' (thanks to 'aj Qel)
Unfortunately, this means, "In order that the room studies..."
People often misunderstand the {-meH} suffix. They try to use
it for more functions than suit it.
So, what do I suggest instead? Ummm. Well... (charghwI' looks
down at his feet and shuffles back and forth). You sure you
want this word? {He rubs his ridge some.} You could ...
{pauses. Pounds his forehead against the desktop a few times to
loosen things up.}
HaDtaHghachvaD pa'.
Ewwwwww. Basically, the original concept is a little on the
pretentious side for a Klingon. Remember: These people don't
use beds, and you are trying to give them STUDIES? Why not ask
for a word for "quiche" or "doily"?
wejpuH.
> Library - paqpa'
Fine.
> Well, what do you think?
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> Jason K. Green [email protected]
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charghwI'