tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Wed Aug 11 08:01:26 1999
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qay' aspect jay'! (Coda)
- From: Carleton Copeland <[email protected]>
- Subject: qay' aspect jay'! (Coda)
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 19:00:51 +-400
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jatlh charghwI' 'utlh:
> Does this make sense? There is a difference between
> saying that he is always doing it vs. saying that he is
> always doing it AGAIN. The latter implies that the
> action is broken and repetitive rather than continuous.
For me, your answer has the powerful advantage of confirming my own
speculation, so, yes, this makes perfect sense. The 'utlhpu' have resolved
my aspectual crisis, so for now, no Part 3. Rest easy tonight, 'utlhpu'.
qa'ral