Re: KLBC: three smiling merchants

[PeHruS9@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/10/2002 8:12:14 AM Mountain Standard Time, 
cheesbro@rpa.net writes:


> > three smiling merchants:
> > a) wej monttaHbogh Suypu'
> > b) monttaHbogh wej Suypu'
> >
> > lughbogh DuH yIngu'.
> 
> lugh Hoch. (but watch the spelling)
> 
> They are both grammatical.  Which one you choose depends on how deep you 
> dig
> into their meaning.

I'd like to see what Dr. MO says.  So far, I tend to disagree with our 
illustrious BG on this point.  I think the number should be firmly attached 
to the noun.

Thus, I recommend only montaHbogh wej Suypu'.

peHruS