Examples

Meaning

Agent tries to cause/make Patient Vb

Kalaallisut Translation Notes
kamassaarpaa he annoys him From kamappoq, 'he is angry'.
kusanarsaarpaa he tries to make it (as) nice (as he can) From kusanarpoq, 'it is nice/pretty'.
qiasaarpaa he tries to make him cry From qiavoq, 'he cries'.
aserorsaarpaa he destroys it From aserorpoq, 'it breaks'.

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