[Tlhingan-hol] Klingon Word of the Day: qat

[Steven Boozer]

>> Klingon Word of the Day for Friday, December 09, 2011
>>
>> Klingon word: qat
>> Part of speech: verb
>> Definition: accompany (singing) with instrumental music

Philip:
> Metaphorical extension of the verb {qat} meaning "wrap" (TKD),
> "encase" (KGT):
> 
>      Despite the variety and sophistication of Klingon
> musical instruments, most Klingon music is vocal, with
> or without instrumental accompaniment. When there is
> an instrumental component, the players are said to {qat}
> the song. The verb {qat} literally means "wrap, encase,"
> the imagery apparently being that the instrumentation 
> adds the final, though not absolutely necessary, touches.
> (KGT)

p.76 for those interested.

Here are some related verbs for the verb {qat} "wrap, encase":

{Dech}  "surround"
{'uch}  "hold, grasp"
{ngaS}  "contain"
{pID}   "coat (food) with herbed mixture")


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Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons