[tlhIngan Hol] suffix {-jaj} with imperatives

[Will Martin]

Keep in mind that a witch is a fictitious character who lives in a world where communication with demons and spirits is on par with communication with a person, so the witch IS using the imperative because the witch commands the spirits. It’s not just a wish made vaguely toward the future. It’s a command toward a specific spirit.

> On Jan 20, 2022, at 9:29 AM, mayqel qunen'oS <mihkoun at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> SuStel:
> > Furthermore, mayqel may be
> > misunderstanding May you enjoy the
> > food as an imperative
> 
> Yes, indeed. Perhaps I was influenced by the way the witch in that series uttered the curse. It must have been the tone of her voice.
> 
> It's like saying to someone "you want to go to leave the room?" (question), and "you *want* to leave the room", stressing the "want". So then it isn't a question anymore but something else. A statement perhaps? Maybe even a threat (given the right context)?
> 
> Anyway, I understand now, so thanks for all the replies.
> 
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