Examples
Meaning
future N
Notes
Or 'is supposed/intended/destined to become N'. This affix is sometimes known as an irrealis affix; it is incredibly common and used on any noun that has not yet come into existence. It is also commonly used together with abstract participle V{nəq}N and a possessive ending to create a 'nominal object clause' with future meaning.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| illussaq | a future house | This could e.g. be a house that is still under construction. |
| atortussat | materials | From atorpoq, 'it is used' + V{ðuq}N and with a plural ending, so literally 'something(s) that shall be used.' |
| Piitap tikinnissaa qilaanaaraara | I'm looking forward to the (future) arrival of Piitaq | Here used with abstract participle V{nəq}N and a possessive ending to form a nominal object clause. |
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