tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Mon Jan 03 22:03:17 2000
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Re: KLBC: a cup of tea vs. a tea cup
- From: [email protected]
- Subject: Re: KLBC: a cup of tea vs. a tea cup
- Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 01:02:59 EST
In a message dated 00-01-02 02:29:22 EST, you write:
<< >How do I distinguish between saying a "tea cup" and a "cup of tea"
>(not quite the same thing)? <Dargh HIvje'> refers to the cup (KGT 96).
>But what if I want to refer to the tea? That is, I have a cup of tea,
>it is a *cup* of tea that I have and not, say, a bottle of tea.
If you're concerned about the container making the difference between
two different types of tea, {HIvje' Dargh} "cup tea" and {bal Dargh}
"bottle tea" might work.
>>
The impression I get is that he is referring to the difference between a cup
which *holds* tea, and the tea itself (not so much a measure of the
tea)...For example, "Would you like a cup of tea?" is not an offer to give
you dishes. "Would you like a teacup?" does not necessarily imply that your
thirst will be abated.
Context would help. A cup which contains tea vs. an empty teacup...do you
seek an accurate measure of the tea? Or do you simply wish to refer to a
teacup which is not empty ? But, as p. 96 states, Dargh refers to the
beverage only, while HIvje' Dargh refers to a cup specifically designed for
drinking tea.... So, how about....
Accurate Measure
HIvje' Dargh buy'bogh Dargh yap <enough tea which to fill a cup specifically
designed for drinking tea> = 1 cup of tea.
qeghDaq ratlh HIVje' Dargh buy'bogh Dargh yap.
(Enough tea to fill a teacup remains in the vat.)
Dargh yItlhutlh ! = Have some tea !
juDmoS