tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Sat May 13 11:57:09 2000
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translation comments
- From: [email protected]
- Subject: translation comments
- Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 14:56:49 EDT
I'm not sure about the list etiquette for this sort of request, so I'll just 
ask in general:
DloraH: This is my translation of a recent post of yours.  I think I 
understand the gist of it, but I had to take liberties with some of the 
English.  The grammar in it sometimes puzzles me,  especially the line 
potlh [puq] [nen] [qup] je buv neH.
It merely classifies:  a child, maturity, and an elder are important.
Today is my birthday.
In order that I observe this important event,
I refuse to celebrate birthday(s).
The first reason:  I lack definite friends and
I have friends, but I lack definite friends here.
The second reason:  people create calendars.
What does it represent?
When I'm born - "coordinates": Earth orbits our sun
resembles
When happens - "coordinates": Earth orbits our sun
It merely represents:  the earth orbits the sun X-times.
It merely classifies:  a child, maturity, and an elder are important.
I planned to meet two friends in a bar.
If I observe the birthday I refuse to approach the bar.
I refuse to drink alcohol.
"While he is being drunk a warrior is not ready to fight."
DloraH
I'd appreciate any comments.  
lay'tel SIvten