[lojban] Re: New to Lojban and a question

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

On Thu, Dec 29, 2005 at 03:29:51PM -0300, Jorge Llamb?as wrote:
> On 12/29/05, Matt Arnold <matt.mattarn@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I haven't heard this rant before. Why doesn't steci, or some
> > variation thereof, work?
> 
> I don't remember the rant, 

I've mostly only given it out on IRC.

> but maybe what is wanted is:
> 
> x1 is
> specific/definite/concrete/focused/precise/clear-cut/distinct in
> property/aspect x2
> 
> as the opposite of:
> 
> x1 is vague/indefinite/unfocused/ambiguous/fuzzy/nebulous/
> unclear/imprecise in property/aspect x2
> 
> {tolvrici}/{vrici} might work for these.

Interesting idea.

> ({satci} might also be related, but it has a somewhat odd place
> structure.)

Yes, I find {satci} quite confusing, but let me try:

ko zengau le do pu ve skicu lo ka satci ?? ??

No idea what in the x2 and x3.  I guess "lo se djica be mi" and "lo
ka tcila" ??  Very odd place structure.

-Robin

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