Examples
Meaning
already/ever since then
Notes
When used on words describing the past. It may also just emphasise the remoteness of the past event even more.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qangarsuarli | A very long time ago | From {qaŋa}N, 'long ago' + N{(q)cuaq}N, 'emphasis'. |
| Qangalimmi takuvugut! | It is long indeed since we saw each other! | From {qaŋa}N 'long ago', *{li} and *{mi} 'indeed'. |
| Qangali pujortartalerpit? 1985-imili. | How long ago (i.e. since when) did you start to smoke? Since 1985. |
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