tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Thu Mar 28 06:59:10 1996
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Re: nuqneH! (KaaDaQ')
>Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 17:52:23 -0800
>From: [email protected] (Alan Anderson)
>KaaDaQ' writes:
>>ghojqanqa'wI' jIH!
>>(I am a willing student once again!)
>{jI[X]} is equivalent to {[X]wI' jIH}, and the former is usually much more
>readable. Try {jIghojqangqa'} "I am again willing to learn." English uses
>nouns in so many situations where Klingon really demands a verb. I really
>think most of the places where we use "student" should say "learn" when we
>say it in Klingon.
Good point... but saying that {XwI' jIH} and {jIX} are equivalent may be a
little strong. That's part of what E-prime speakers carry on about.
Saying "Harry is a thief" is much different from saying "Harry steals."
The former implies its's more regular and more a part of his nature than
something he just does. Still, your point should be well-taken.
>>taHjaj boq!
>taHjaj maH!
*grin*... I know it's in Krankor's anthem, but it probably isn't the best
line to use where beginners can see it. I think you know why.
~mark