[tlhIngan Hol] using ordinals on their own

[Will Martin]

Yes, the word “first” can be used that way in English. Does that mean {wa’DIch} can be used that way in Klingon? One doesn’t make a strong foundation for the other.

Mostly, I just don’t see a reason to step out on the thin ice with {wa’DIch} when {SuvwI’qoq wa’DIch} is clearly available and rock solid, reliably right. 

pItlh

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(ghaH, ghaH, -Daj)




> On Apr 29, 2022, at 8:03 AM, D qunen'oS <mihkoun at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Suppose I write:
> 
> maghwI' ghaH Haw'bogh wa'DIch'e'
> the first who flees is a traitor
> 
> Would it be correct?
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