tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Thu Oct 14 08:07:24 2004
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Re: Klingon WOTD: tI' (v)
>This is the Klingon Word Of The Day for Thursday, October 14, 2004.
>
>Klingon word: tI'
>Part of Speech: verb
>Definition: fix, repair
Never used in canon.
>Additional Notes:
>See also {Dub}, {rach}.
"The verb {rach} has been translated variously as 'invigorate', 'fortify',
and 'strengthen' ... When used in reference to a person, the verb {rach}
suggests an improvement in health; when used in reference to an inanimate
object, say, a mechanical device or the hull of a ship, {rach} also implies
improvement or betterment. {rach} is to be distinguished from {tI'}
'repair' in two ways: (1) {tI'} is generally not applied to living beings;
(2) {tI'} suggests restoration to a previous state, not necessarily
improvement. {rach} is also to be distinguished from {Dub} 'improve', which
seems to be used primarily when what is being enhanced is of a more
abstract nature (as when one improves or increases one's status, skill,
understanding, etc.)." [st.klingon 10/20/98]
--
Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons