[tlhIngan Hol] Klingon Word of the Day: nob

[Steven Boozer]

Klingon word: nob
Part of speech: noun
Definition: gift
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vaj malopmeH tlhIHvaD nob SaSuqpu' 
So to celebrate, I've gotten you all a gift. (Hallmark) 

nobmey qembogh yIrIDnganpu''e' yIvoqQo' 
Don't trust Yridians who bring gifts. (TKW)

(KGT 71):  The word for perform music, whether instrumental or vocal and instrumental together, is {much}, which in other contexts means present, as in present a gift to someone.

CULTURAL NOTES:
  Unlike humans, Klingons do not give gifts at weddings. (Worf, TNG "Data's Day")

SEE:
nob 		give (v)
nobHa'  	give back, return (v)
cha'nob  	ritual gifts (given at a lopno') (n)
  - "Presents brought by a close family ally to celebrate the coming of age of a young man or woman. They are to be opened before the actual ritual, as they are believed to bring the youth strength and courage. Traditionally, the gifts include money, food, and tokens of family history. Although grammar tells us that the number is unspecified, to bring only a single gift would be a horrendous insult." (KCD)

SEE ALSO:
ghaq 		contribute (v)
rup 		fine, tax (v)
tam 		exchange (v)
laj 		accept (v)

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Voragh, Ca'Non Master of the Klingons
    Please contribute relevant vocabulary from recent qep’a’mey 
    or qepHommey. I’ve fallen woefully behind in updating my files.