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Re: Grammar Highlight Each Day (Discussion Topics)

In a message dated 11/10/2000 3:29:40 AM Central Standard Time, 
[email protected] writes:

A very interesting point, indeed.  KGT (I'll find out the reference) does say 
{runpI' DeSDu'} instead of {runpI' DeSmey}, correct?  This would bring {raS 
'uSDu'} back into play.

But what about {tel}.  I have a feeling, without proof, that 
[email protected] is onto something here.  {toQ telDu'} and {Duj telmey} 
may both be correct.  Does MO say anything further?

peHruS (Disclaimer:  MO is the authority, not I.)


<< TKD is even more specific.  TKD p. 23:
 "{-Du'} This suffix is used when referring to body parts of those 
 beings capable of language as well as of any other animal."
 
 That pretty much rules out using {-Du'} on {raS 'uS}.  But
 it does raise an interesting question.  Assuming that Klingons
 refer to the props of a table using the word {'uS} "leg"
 (and they might not), would the plural be {raS 'uSmey}?
 
 Do we have any words that have been used in canon both for a 
 body part and something else?  For example: would I say {toQ 
 telDu'} but {Duj telmey}?  (But then I don't want to be 
 misunderstood as saying "Ship's wings all over the place"!)
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