Side Note - What Is rIntaH?
I used the verb rIntaH a few times, rather than the Type 7 -ta’ verb suffix, to describe something that has been done. Examples:-
qa’vam De’ vIje’ rIntaH I have purchased the Genesis information
paq chIS naQ vIlaD rIntaH I have read the entire White Book
... ‘ej jaghpu’ HoHchu’ta’ HoD ... and the Captain slew the enemies
The use of rIntaH is synonymous with the use of -ta’ in many sentences. The word comes from rIn be done, finished, accomplished (v) + -taH continuous (Type 3 Aspect verb suffix). You can use it in any sentence where you would expect -ta’, but with one note of caution.
If there is a specific subject, such as HoD Captain above, don’t use rIntaH. Use -ta’ instead.
qa’vam De’ je’ta’ nov The alien had purchased the Genesis information
paq chIS naQ laDta’ ghojwI’ The student read the entire White Book