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General

Morphemic form: V{-luk}V
New orthography: -luppoq
Old orthography: -lugpoĸ
Sources: [12]
Combinations: Click here
Left sandhi:
Truncative,
Right sandhi:
Default/none,
Inflection sandhi:
Default/none,
Stem type: k-stem
Diathesis: None
Valency:
Preserving,

Description and behaviour

Form and usage:

This is a non-productive affix found in some lexicalised words and constructions. It is mentioned in the Comparative Eskimo Dictionary [16] under the entry for {ʀuluk}, where they translate it as 'a little'.


Meanings and examples

  • neriluppoq, he is munching/snacking on something [14]

    Lexicalised, from nerivoq, 'he eats', literally 'he eats a little'.

  • kikkaluppoq, he is gnawing on a bone [14]

    Lexicalised, from kikkarpaa, 'he gnaws it'. Note: no HTR-morpheme is used, so this is irregularly constructed.

  • qinaluppoq, he is looking for work [14]

    Lexicalised. The base is unclear, but it seems to be related to qinerpoq, 'he is looking around'.


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