Examples
Meaning
'it is Vb'able'
Notes
On monovalent stems
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| qiianarpoq | it is cold | From qiiavoq, 'he is cold', so literally 'it is such as to be(come) cold'. |
| qasunarpoq | it is tiresome | From qasuvoq, 'he is tired' |
| sila illuliornarpoq | the weather is suitable for building houses | From illuliorpoq, 'he builds (a) house', so literally 'the weather is such as to be house-building (in)'. |
| sinilluarnarpoq | it is such as to sleep well (here) | From sinilluarpoq, 'he sleeps well' |
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