tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Tue Dec 07 19:50:55 1999
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Re: KLBC: Do'Ha'
- From: "David Trimboli" <[email protected]>
- Subject: Re: KLBC: Do'Ha'
- Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 19:06:38 -0500
- Organization: Microsoft Corporation
- References: <[email protected]>
jatlh Regina:
> HIja'. But in my example, I think "legh" would really be okay, even though
> I actually cannot see. But I would really be happier, if I could have
> said: "7.15 p.m. jupwI' vIghompu'"!
The real question becomes: does the English idiom "I saw my friend at 7:15
PM" work the same way in Klingon? It might not. If it does, you're safe,
but if it doesn't, you've made a mistake.
Regardless of whether or not you have sight, I'd suggest avoiding use of
{legh} for this meaning. Your own suggestion is perfect: {ghom}.
Note, however, that using {-pu'} means the action of meeting him or her was
completed. The time context is 7:15 PM, but the meeting wasn't completed at
7:15 PM. Remember that {-pu'} is for completed aspect, not past tense.
wa'maH Hut vatlh wa'maH vagh rep jupwI' vIghom.
I met my friend at 7:15 PM.
SuStel
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