tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Fri Mar 21 19:50:01 1997
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RE: {-vIp} (Re: some tidbits qororvo')
- From: "David Trimboli" <[email protected]>
- Subject: RE: {-vIp} (Re: some tidbits qororvo')
- Date: Sat, 22 Mar 97 00:41:32 UT
jatlh 'Iwvan:
> You're right that in {HaghvIp} the fear
> may be seen as the reason for the non-occurrence of the action.
> What about {HeghvIp} then? Does that also mean that he is afraid
> to die and therefore refrains from dying? If so, what would you say
> if he has no control over his death, but is scared of the thought
> of that inevitable event?
Actually, I think {HeghvIp} is a bad example when referring to Klingons. For
them, dying is something to look forward to, and to actually attempt to
achieve, if it's done with honor. So, yes, {HeghvIp} might suggest that the
subject is afraid to die and therefore refrains from dying!
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