[Tlhingan-hol] On the word {tlho'} and its kin

[ghunchu'wI' 'utlh]

On Jan 2, 2012, at 5:57 AM, Felix Malmenbeck <felixm at kth.se> wrote:

> I've been thinking, therefore: What if the word {tlho'} refers to  
> something more than just uttering a ritualized set of words? What if  
> it actually refers to repaying somebody's honorable actions, not  
> because it is demanded of one but because one feels gratitude  
> towards them?

I try always to keep in mind the meaning "appreciate" when I find  
myself wanting to use {tlho'}. If I tell someone {qatlho'} it means I  
appreciate him or her.

On the other hand, a quick {tlho'} from me is typically a simple  
substitution for "thanks", impulsively following my deeply rooted  
cultural imperative of ritualized politeness.

-- ghunchu'wI'