tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Mon Apr 26 18:38:43 1999
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Re: KLBC: Qe'
In a message dated 4/20/1999 6:33:53 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
<< Actually, <maqoch> is a teasing, mildly derogatory word used between male
friends. It's similar to the tone of something like "Good to see you, you
old pirate!" It's probably the sort thing I would call my little brother
or a few of my coworkers.
An analogous word used between close female friends is <chaj>, but it does
not carry any of the mildly derogatory connotations of <maqoch>. Looks like
in this case Klingons are not so different from humans.
Using either of these words in an inappropriate context would most likely
be construed as an insult, and bloodshed would probably follow. >>
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qatlh *derogatory mu' {maqoch} 'e' DaQub? juppu'na' chaH maqochpu''e' 'e'
QIj KGT p.202: "signifies genuine friendship." tuqlIj jeSwI'vaD mu'
{maqoch} Daja'chugh *offensive wanI'vam 'e' QIj.
qatlh mu'mey *derogatory *teasing je Dalo'?
peHruS