tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Thu Nov 27 07:16:32 2003
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Klingon WOTD: ra'wI' (n)
This is the Klingon Word Of The Day for Thursday, November 27, 2003.
Klingon word: ra'wI'
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: commander
Additional Notes:
KGT p. 52-53. There is a frequently misunderstood word, {ra'wI'}, which is correctly, though misleadingly, translated as "commander," as is {la'}. The confusion comes about because {ra'wI'} literally means "one who commands." Thus, a {ra'wI'} is literally someone who gives an order. The word is generally used to refer to any officer of the rank of {Sogh} or higher. It may be used as eitehr a description or a title, though in all cases it is understood as not reflecting the precise rank of the individual. Except for formal occasions, it is safe to use the title {ra'wI'}. In fact, if one is not sure of an officer's rank, it is probably the safest rote to take.
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