tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Thu Nov 19 18:50:10 1998
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RE: KLBC searching for thlIngan word
- From: "Andeen, Eric" <[email protected]>
- Subject: RE: KLBC searching for thlIngan word
- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 19:47:26 -0700
lab QaneS:
>
>> What *exactly* do you mean by "glory"? Do you mean the
>> respect earned from others after a great achievement,
>> such as a battle? The feeling you yourself derive from
>> the achievement? Something intrinsic in the achievement
>> itself?
...
>> that's what I'm here for. If you can include some context,
>> I am sure I can help you find a suitable phrase.
>
> The context I am looking for is in the sense of respect from
> great achivements. In the sense of glory AND honour. The
> phrase I am working on sees the two as seperate aspects that
> a great warrior posesses. Does that make sense? (ie: am I
> making sense? ;) ) Thanks again.
I see what you're saying, but I'm not sure I know what the difference is.
See if you can explain to yourself how "honour" and "glory" are different in
this context. I can't figure it out.
The words you could use here include <batlh>, <quv>, <naD>, and <van>. Think
about them and pick the ones you like best.
pagh
Beginners' Grammarian