Examples
Meaning
one who tries to Vb
Notes
Primarily in connexion with verbs for hunting; especially those derived from words for animals with N{'(t)}V.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| tuttunniaq | a caribou hunter | i.e. one who tries to catch a caribou. |
| nannunniaq | a polar bear hunter | i.e. one who tries to catch a polar bear. |
| terianniaq | fox | From teriaq, 'mouse', so literally 'mouse-hunter'. |
| arfanniaq | whale-catcher |
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