Examples
Meaning
we (Subject(s) and I)
Notes
When used on a noun, that acts as an explicit specification of Subject for a verb with a 1.pl person marker for Subject in the ending. The I (uanga) is implied by *{lu} but does not need to be explicitly mentioned.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kaalikkullu Uummannaliarpugut | The Carl's (Carl and his family) and I travelled to Uummannaq | Here Kaalikkut denotes 'Carl and his family'. The sentence could alternatively be expressed as Uanga Kaalikkullu Uummannaliarpugut with an explicit specification of I, but this is simply often omitted. |
| Inuulluarna! Illillu! | Farewell! And you too! | Inuulluarna is a common farewell phrase, literally 'live well', and the reply illillu literally means 'and thou also', from 1.sg pronoun illit 'thou/thee'. However, illillu is also a standard polite reply to e.g. qujanaq, 'thanks', similar to English 'you're welcome'. |
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