Examples
Meaning
Vb for a moment!
Notes
When used with the imperative mood, it acts as a softener of the command, which sometimes (depending on context) can be translated as 'for a moment'.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| unikkallaat! | Hey, stop (thou) for a moment! | From unippoq, 'he stops'. Notice the special 2.sg ending. |
| anigallaat! | go (thou) outside for a moment! | From anivoq, 'he goes out'. |
| qaagallaat! | come (thou) here for a moment! | |
| sangugallaat! | change (thou) the direction (please) | Here, the 'for a moment' translation does not work, so the meaning is just a generic softening of the command |
| nerigallaat! | bon appetite | Literally 'eat (thou)!', but with a softer meaning than a direct order. An alternative translation could be 'dig in!' or similar. |
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