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RE: Help (& please do not spam me for this)



[email protected] on behalf of Joseph J Bongiorno wrote:
> My problem (please bear with me):
> + My best friend is getting married in October & I am the best man
> + He is a fairly dedicated trekkor as well as a novice Klingon 
>   language enthusiast (has the beginner book and an audio tape)
> + My "toast" at the reception will incldue an Italian 
>   saying/blessing as well as a Gaelic one.
> + Recognizng his enthusiasm (and as a decent fan myself) I think 
>   that a Klingon saying should be incorporated as well
> + I know maybe four words in Klingon

I'll leave the actual sayings to others (I certainly don't know appropriate 
words for marraiges in any language), but I'd like to make a suggestion or 
two.  One of the best things you can do if someone tells you a phrase is to 
learn to pronounce it correctly.  Borrow your friend's Klingon Dictionary and 
study the first section on pronunciation very carefully.  Practice this 
sentence of yours a lot.  If you are able to join the OnLive Talker program on 
the KLI's webpage, you'll be able to speak occasionally with experienced 
Klingonists who can help you.  I'm usually on Thursdays at 9-10pm Eastern 
Time, and Mark Shoulson has office hours posted on the page.

Since this is your best friend, consider actually learning the language!  From 
experience, most of us on the list can describe for you the frustration of not 
having people nearby with whom we can speak in person.  Having a friend also 
learning the language would be thrilling!

-- 
SuStel
Beginners' Grammarian
Stardate 97398.9


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