[lojban-beginners] Re: using ko with xamgu

[Robin Lee Powell <rlpowell@digitalkingdom.org>]

On Wed, Sep 21, 2005 at 09:25:42PM +0200, Sunnan wrote:
> Is using ko with xamgu controversial? 

I don't think it's come up.

> For example, is {ko selxau lo ckafi} an acceptable way to say
> "Enjoy your coffee"?

No; that means "Make it so that you enjoy your coffee", whereas the
English means "I hope you enjoy your coffee", which is something
like ".a'o do nelci tu'a le ckafi".

-Robin

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