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General

Morphemic form: N{nniqsaaq}V
New orthography: -nnersaarpoq
Old orthography: '-nersârpoĸ
Sources: [11]
Combinations: Click here
Left sandhi:
Default,
Right sandhi:
Default/none,
Inflection sandhi:
Default/none,
Stem type: q-stem
Diathesis: Subjective
Valency:
Monovalent,

Description and behaviour

Form and usage:

This affix is mentioned in Schultz-Lorentzen [11], but seemingly nowhere else. Hence, it is likely not productive. It is translated as 'Actor shows himself as an N'.

The origin of this affix is unclear. Schultz-Lorentzen relates it to V{(n)niq}V, but that affix attaches to verbal stems, whereas the present affix attaches to noun stems. The second part is unexplained, but it could be from some morpheme V{saaq}V or, with assibilation, V{taaq}V, but there does not seem to be one that fits with the meaning. Hence, we must regard this suggested origin as dubious, and we therefore do not record it as a combination.


Meanings and examples

  • ikinngutinnersaarpoq, he shows himself as a friend [11]

    From ikinngut, 'friend'.


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