Examples
Meaning
Vb N times
Notes
Where N is a numeral or another noun stem indicating a number/quantity.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ataaseriarpoq | he does (something) once | With numeral ataaseq, 'one'. |
| marloriarpoq | he does (something) twice | With numeral marluk, 'two'. |
| qasseriarpoq | he does (something) several times | Here with qassit, 'how many' rather than a numeral. |
| marloriarlunga tassunga pisarpunga | I have come to this place twice | Note habitual V{ðaq}V on the main verb is required, since the action obviously is recurrent. |
| qasseriarlutimmi taava takunerpinga? Qasseriarlunga! | Why, how many times have thou seen me? Many times! | |
| aqqutaa ullormut marloriarlugu timmisartorfigineqartarpoq | the route is flown twice per day | Note the transitive ending. The subject of marloriarlugu presumably refers to the subject of timmisartorfigaa. |
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