Examples
Meaning
there is/are no N
Notes
Or 'it is N-less', 'it is without N'. Depending on N it may also be used in a monovalent sense, i.e. with an actual subject.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| sikuippoq | there is no ice | |
| aputaappoq | there is no snow | From {aputə}N, 'snow', old orthography aputáipoĸ. |
| puisaappoq | there are no seals | From {puəðə}N, 'seal', old orthography puissáipoĸ. |
| meqquippoq | he/it is hairless | And from this we get meqquitsoq, 'barren, rocky land' (without 'hair', i.e. 'cover' in the form of plants). |
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