Examples
Meaning
can Vb
Notes
This affix expresses the ability of the subject to Vb, so it could also be translated as 'is able to Vb'.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| atuarsinnaavaa | he is able to read it | |
| katassinnaavoq | it can fall off | |
| timmisinnaavoq | it can fly | |
| aallarsinnaavoq | he can travel | |
| naalassinnaavaa | he can obey him | |
| tikissinnaavaa | he can reach it | I.e., reach the destination |
| tigusinnaavakka | I can take them | |
| ima portutigisinnaavoq | it can be as long as this | Where the length then may be indicated e.g. with the hands |
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