'ej

/ʔɛd͡ʒ/
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A link that adds one clause or verb phrase to another.

Examples

  • maj. 'ej...
    Good. And...?
  • 'ej Hoch vengHomDaq Hoch vengDaq je Suchbogh ghaH qeylIS luQoy, woQ le'yo' je 'aghbej ghaH.
    And in every village and city he visited, they heard Kahless, and he clearly showed authority and pride.
  • jISoptaH 'ej QongtaH.
    I am eating and he is sleeping.
  • taj 'oH Dochvam 'ej yan 'oH Dochvetlh.
    This thing is a knife and that thing is a sword.
  • SuvmeH 'ej charghmeH bogh tlhInganpu'.
    Klingons are born to fight and to conquer.

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Meanings

Adding clauses together

conjunction
communication
neutral
Connects clauses or verb phrases that are both true or relevant, much like English and, and normally stands between them.

Examples

  • jISoptaH 'ej QongtaH.
    I am eating and he is sleeping.
  • maj. 'ej...
    Good. And...?
  • taj 'oH Dochvam 'ej yan 'oH Dochvetlh.
    This thing is a knife and that thing is a sword.
  • 'ej Hoch vengHomDaq Hoch vengDaq je Suchbogh ghaH qeylIS luQoy, woQ le'yo' je 'aghbej ghaH.
    And in every village and city he visited, they heard Kahless, and he clearly showed authority and pride.
  • SuvmeH 'ej charghmeH bogh tlhInganpu'.
    Klingons are born to fight and to conquer.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does 'ej mean?

'ej means and when it links clauses or verb phrases.

How do you pronounce 'ej?

'ej is pronounced /ʔɛd͡ʒ/, beginning with a glottal stop.

Where does 'ej go in a sentence?

'ej normally stands between the clauses or verb phrases it connects.

What is the difference between 'ej and je?

'ej joins clauses or verb phrases, while je follows and joins nouns. After a verb, je can mean also.

Can 'ej join two nouns?

No. 'ej does not join nouns. Use je after the nouns instead.

Can a sentence begin with 'ej?

Yes. 'ej can open a continuation when the earlier clause or context is already understood.

Is the apostrophe in 'ej part of the word?

Yes. The opening apostrophe in 'ej is the qaghwI', a full letter that represents a glottal stop.

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