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

[Steven Boozer]

> Klingon Word of the Day for Saturday, December 27, 2014
> 
> Klingon word: qat
> Part of speech: verb
> Definition: wrap, encase

Note that {qat} can also mean "accompany (singing) with instrumental music":

KGT 76:  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.

SEE ALSO:

Dech 			surround (v)
ngaS 			contain (v)
pID 			coat (food) with herbed mixture (v)
vel 			cover, coat, mask (v)

nav qatwI' 	envelope (n) TNK


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Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons