[tlhIngan Hol] Klingon Word of the Day: DI'on

[Steven Boozer]

Klingon word: DI'on
Part of speech: noun
Definition: characteristic, trait
Source: qepHom 2016
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meHghem yoS botlh DI'on 'oH ghommeH yotlhvam'e' 
The plaza is a central feature of the Cultural District. (Pittsburgh Art Tour)

(MO > Lieven, qepHom 2017, 11/20/2017):  The English word personality can have two meanings: (1) qualities or traits that form a person's character (as in 'That TV host has a friendly personality') or (2) qualities that make a person popular, charm, charisma (as in 'The host has a lot of personality').  The noun {DI'on} works for the first meaning, it means characteristic or trait, and could be used if a person is a grouch ('He has a bad personality'). Meaning (2) always refers to positive personal characteristics.  To describe this 'personality' that's an asset along with physical strength and intelligence, use {loy'}. This verb means something like "have personality, be charismatic, be charming."

(De'vID < MO, 2/25/2018):   As you say, case, lower case, and upper case are not Klingon things, so there's no traditional Klingon jargon for this. Maltz said to just use big and small: {ngutlh tIn}, {ngutlh mach}.  For ignore case, perhaps {ngutlh Sar buSHa'} "ignore written-character variety" or {potlhbe' ngutlh Sar} "written-character variety isn't important." 
(De'vID < MO, 1/16/2019):   [Maltz] suggested using {DI'on} "characteristic, trait" instead of the noun {Sar} [variety] when referring to cases (upper/lower). {DI'on} can also be translated as style (in the sense of "distinctive appearance," not in the sense of "elegance, sophistication, pizazz," etc.).

CULTURAL NOTES:
(CK):  As you practice speaking, remember: Speak Klingon boldly; do not be meek or hesitant. This could be interpreted as a sign of weakness, a less than admirable trait among Klingons.

(KGT 172):  Agreeing is not a trait typically associated with Klingon nature, however, and apparently, at least under certain circumstances, this may extend to grammar as well.

(KGT 142):  For a visitor to a Klingon settlement, of course, the fate of any given trait is only of academic interest.

SEE ALSO:
buv 		classification (n)
ghantoH 	model, example, pattern (n)
Segh 		race (type, sort, class) (n)
Sar 		variety (n)

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Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons