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Re: [Tlhingan-hol] Klingon Word of the Day: QIv
> Klingon Word of the Day for Saturday, September 20, 2014
>
> Klingon word: QIv
> Part of speech: verb
> Definition: be inferior
QIv SuvwI'pu'
The warriors are inferior. KGT
KGT 51f.: Accordingly, when dealing with a troop member (QaS) or officer (yaS) of a ship, to avoid giving offense, one should either find out ahead of time how that ship fits into the hierarchical structure or else carefully avoid making references to other units as superior or inferior.
Mentioned in CK in the section on expressing opinions of Klingon tourist attractions.
We have more examples of the antonym {nIv} "be superior":
bortaS nIvqu' 'oH bortaS'e'
Revenge is the best revenge. TKW
'etlh QorghHa'lu'chugh ragh 'etlh nIvqu' 'ej jejHa'choH
Even the best blade will rust and grow dull unless it is cared for. TKW
Dujeychugh jagh nIv yItuHQo'
There is nothing shameful in falling before a superior enemy.
("If a superior enemy defeats you, don't be ashamed"). TKW
yIntaHbogh qagh jablu'DI' reH nIvqu' qagh
Gagh is always best when served live. TKW
wa' Dol nIvDaq matay'DI' maQap
We succeed together in a greater whole. TKW
nuHmeyDaj may'luchDaj nIv je yIr qeylIS
Kahless gathered his weapons and his finest suit of armor. PB
--
Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons
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