tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Mon Aug 28 20:11:29 2000
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RE: BG chu'
- From: "Stauffer, Tad E (staufte7)" <[email protected]>
- Subject: RE: BG chu'
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 23:08:35 -0400
jIjatlh:
> >Don't forget, object-verb-subject order - {yay quv je Daghaj}.
> >Also, depending on what meaning you're going for, you might want the verb
> >suffix -jaj, if you're wishing me success rather than making a statement:
> >{yay quv je Daghajjaj}
> >
> >-taD
> >
>
jang Ed:
> I should have used a jay' at the end, more of a toast.
>
>
Be careful you don't get the word {jay'} and the verb suffix {-jaj} mixed up
-
{jay'} is used to intensify a sentence, turning it into a profanity of
sorts.
{bIquv jay'} "You're @%#$ honored!"
{-jaj} is used on verbs to indicate a wish for the future, like a toast.
{bIquvjaj} "May you be honored"
One problem with toasts is that their grammar is a bit irregular. If you're
giving a traditional toast (not just a general wish like you used), the
subject goes before the verb, rather than after. For example, imagine you're
at a banquet, celebrating the Rite of Ascension for your friend's son. If
you're giving a toast to your friend, rather than saying {quvjaj puqloDlI'},
you would say {puqloDlI' quvjaj}.
batlh tlhIngan Hol Dajatlhjaj!
-taD