Yes ! This word obviously comes from the "now what". However, the phonology of this word continues to confuse me. Since the glottal stop is a valid self-standing letter on its own, then this word obviously violates the cvc-cvc klingon word structure. qunnoq On 19 Jul 2017 6:12 pm, "André Müller" <esperantist@gmail.com> wrote:
CVC' + CVC
naw' + wat
This syllable structure isn't uncommon. By the way, did you notice the pun? ;)
- André
On 19 Jul 2017 9:37 p.m., "mayqel qunenoS" <mihkoun@gmail.com> wrote:
naw'wat
cvcccvc ???
qunnoq
On 19 Jul 2017 6:00 pm, "Klingon Word of the Day" <kwotd@wizage.net> wrote:
Klingon Word of the Day for Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Klingon word: naw'wat Part of speech: noun Definition: remote, small, desolate place Source: qepHom 2016
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