[tlhIngan Hol] Klingon Word of the Day: rach

[Steven Boozer]

Klingon Word of the Day for Saturday, January 07, 2023

Klingon word: 	rach
Part of speech: 	verb
Definition: 	invigorate, fortify, strengthen
Source: 	SKNG:20OCT1998
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chalqach rachlu'pu'bogh 
[Molor's] fortified tower (PB)

chalqachlIj rachlu'ta'bogh tutDaq mol'egh betleH 
The bat'leth sunk into the post of your fortified tower (PB)

(st.k 10/1998):  The verb {rach} has been translated variously as invigorate,  fortify, and strengthen… When used in reference to a person, the verb {rach} suggests an improvement in health; when used in reference to an inanimate object, say, a mechanical device or the hull of a ship, {rach} also implies improvement or betterment. {rach} is to be distinguished from {tI'} "repair" in two ways:  (1) {tI'} is generally not applied to living beings;  (2) {tI'} suggests restoration to a previous state, not necessarily improvement.  {rach} is also to be distinguished from {Dub} "improve", which seems to be used primarily when what is being enhanced is of a more abstract nature (as when one improves or increases one's status, skill, understanding, etc.).

SEE:
rachwI'  	nurse ["invigorator, fortifier, strengthener"] (n) (st.k)

SEE ALSO:
HoS 		be strong (v)
HoSghaj 	be powerful, potent (v)
notlh 		be obsolete (v)

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