Examples
Meaning
Agent uses Patient
Notes
In this meaning, the diathesis is patientive, so the meaning changes to 'Patient is used/in use' when used intransitively, without HTR.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| qarasaasiaq atorpaa | he used the computer | |
| atuagaq atorpoq | the book is in use | Or 'the book has been borrowed' e.g. if the library checks the status of one of its books. |
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