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Re: [Tlhingan-hol] Klingon Word of the Day: chuy

Steven Boozer ([email protected])



> Klingon word: chuy
> Part of speech: verb
> Definition: sneeze
> Source: HQ:v12n4p8

HQ 12.4 p8:  If one were to {chuy} "sneeze", one would likely eject {'IqnaH} "mucus" (or sometimes {'IgnaH QaD} "dry mucus").

Worf is allergic to Data's cat; brief exposure makes him sneeze. (TNG "Phantasms")

PUN: achoo!

Similar verbs:

tuS 		cough
tlhuH 	breathe
Hob 		yawn
tlhov 	wheeze
jev 		wheeze

Is {chuyDaH} "thrusters" - {chuy} + {DaH} "bank, array" - related?  (They do eject exhaust gases with some force that propel the vehicle.)


--
Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons



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