[3102] in tlhIngan-Hol
Re: prefixes on pronouns
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU)
Thu Feb 10 09:48:49 1994
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From: Will Martin <whm2m@uva.pcmail.virginia.edu>
To: "Klingon Language List" <tlhIngan-Hol@klingon.East.Sun.COM>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 94 08:47:49 EST
On Feb 9, 8:21pm, Captain Krankor wrote:
> How would you say: "Stop whining and be a Klingon!"
>
> I submit:
>
> bIvIngtaH 'e' yImev 'ej tlhIngan yISoH!
>
> Yep, there is no proper defense of it, and, when pushed, I'll readily admit
> it is technically illegal. But it's clear, elegant, and there's just no
> other way to do it. Frankly, I think Okrand would sanction it if it were
> brought before him. Again, I'm willing to look the other way on this one.
>
> --Krankor
While respecting my captain, I offer the more legal suggestion:
bIvIngtaH 'e' yImev 'ej tlhIngan yIDachoH
charghwI'
