[Tlhingan-hol] KLBC : Sentences as objects

[Bellerophon, modeler]

lojmIt tI'wI' nuv wrote:

> Three options:
>
> 1. Follow the rule and don't indicate perfective. Let context and
> ambiguity reign.
>
> 2. Ignore the rule like most people do and pretend that you just forgot it.
>
> 3. Follow everything with {rIn} and smile at the confused look on the face
> of the person to whom you are speaking.
>

I really like option 3! Not that I want to confuse anyone: the confused
look is no doubt because {rIn} isn't used too often. But it cleverly deals
with the aspect problem without violating the rule.
Options 1 and 2 are also attractive. I'm fine with leaving off aspect
markers when context makes it clear that the action is either ongoing or
completed. As for ignoring a rule, Klingons are known to do it, too.
Besides, maybe it's more of a guideline
~'eD
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