tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Sat Mar 09 05:26:51 1996
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Re: TKD 4.4.
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> >I am trying to clear up an ambiguity in TKD 4.4.
> >
> >The section seems to indicate that ONLY the suffix {-qu'} can
> >be used to modify a stative verb that is acting as an
> >adjective.
> >
> >Example:
> >I am distressed because of my friends unfortunate death.
> >
> >{jISot jupwI' Hegh Do'Ha'mo'}
> >
> >Or should it be
> >
> >{jISot jupwI' Heghmo' Do'Ha'} ?
>
>
> The way I read TKD 4.4, the first sentence would be the only one which
> would be grammatical. Since <mo'> is a type 5 noun suffix, it *must*
> follow the verb used adjectivally.
Okay, I reread that pourly worded section again. Now I think I understand it.
for a moment it seemed to indicate that {-qu'} is the ONLY suffix that
can be used. Then is says "The Type 5 noun suffix follows {-qu'}."
>
> >
> >david
> >
> Anthony Curran
>
> qo'ran
>
> [email protected]
> http://web2.airmail.net/acurran
>
>
david
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