tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Sat Nov 23 15:14:16 1996
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KLBC: Time expressions etc.
- From: [email protected] (Bill Willmerdinger)
- Subject: KLBC: Time expressions etc.
- Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 18:42:07
> jatlh Deborah:
>> How would you indicate that events took place simultaneously. Would
>> {qaStaHvIs poH rap} be acceptable?
> You could say that, if the events took a period of time to occur. I
> wouldn't use this, though. I'd add some context. For example, if
> you're talking about two warriors fighting, and then want to talk
> about two diplomats negotiating, you could simply say {SuvtaHvIS
> SuvwI'pu', SutlhchoH gharwI'pu'}. {poH rap} is really very general,
> and Klingons love to be precise!
How about using {quq} "happen simultaneously"? <g> (I happened across this
word while my mind was still in the gutter after watching "Looking For
Parmach...", and, well, it caught my attention. <VBG>)
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