SuStel:
I know how mayqel posts: he tries to probe the limits of the language.
You're right ! I believe firmly, that in order to learn something, we have to explore everything. And when I say everything, I mean *everything*. Understanding the limits, and what *not* to do, is exactly as important, as understanding what we *need* to do. The difference between the amateur and the expert, is that the latter knows the details. The goal isn't to learn *something*; the goal is to learn *everything* leaving no stone unturned. Perhaps this seems overly "thorough", but hey, don't blame me. I'm only a Capricorn. An overly persistent goat.. SuStel:
He's used to asking negative tag questions in his native and learned languages, and he's trying to do the same in Klingon.
True again.. Often, during the day, I think in Klingon in order to practice. Yesterday, while I was thinking in Greek, and then trying to translate to Klingon, a greek negative tag question came to mind. And that lead to this thread. SuStel:
And so far as we know, the tag question formula we're given does not include negatives.
Correct. And to avoid any misunderstandings, I'm not saying we *should* use {qarbe''a'} as an alternative to {qar'a'}. I just *needed* to know what's its difference, compared to the {qar'a'}. SuStel, 'amerI'qa' jupwI', reH choyajchu', 'ej Dojbej wanI'vam ! SuStel, my american friend, you always understand me perfectly, and this impresses me ! ~ m. qunen'oS the goal is borg perfection