Klingon Word of the Day: nob
Klingon Word of the Day for Thursday, July 13, 2023 Klingon word: nob Part of speech: noun Definition: gift Source: TKD This Klingon Word of the Day is brought to you by qurgh (qurgh@kli.org).
Klingon word: nob Part of speech: noun Definition: gift _______________________________________________ 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) -- 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.
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