Details

General

Morphemic form: V{naviiqsaaq}V
New orthography: +naveersaarpoq
Old orthography: -navêrsârpoĸ
Combinations: Click here
Constituents: V{naviaq}V, N{-iq}V, V{saaq}V,
See also: V{naviiq}V,
Left sandhi:
Default,
Right sandhi:
Default/none,
Inflection sandhi:
Default/none,
Stem type: q-stem
Diathesis: None
Valency change: Preserving
Valency:
None,

Description and behaviour

Form and usage:

This affix is formed through a straightforward combination of V{naviiq}V and V{saaq}V. The meaning is 'Subject strives not to Vb', i.e. through great effort. Another possible translation could thus be 'Subject tries hard not to Vb'.


Meanings and examples

I.e. through great effort

  • kamannaveersaarpoq, he tries hard not to get angry
    [13]

    From kamappoq, 'he is angry'.

  • oqarnaveersaarpoq, he tries hard not to say anything
    [13]

    E.g. children playing a game of who can stay silent the longest. From oqarpoq, 'he says something'.

  • kukkunaveersaarpoq, he tries hard not to make any mistakes
    [8]

    From kukkuvoq, 'he made a mistake'.

  • nakkarnaveersaarpoq, he is careful not to fall down
    [8]

    I.e., he tries hard not to fall down. From nakkarpoq, 'he falls down'.

  • qitinnaveersaarpoq, he avoids dancing
    [8]

    I.e. by making an effort not to start dancing, or by avoiding being dragged onto the dance floor.


References