Examples
Meaning
Actor imitates N
Notes
Or 'acts like', 'pretends to be' etc., also in the sense of a child 'playing to be N'.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| palasiusaarpoq | he imitates a priest | |
| nakorsaasaarpoq | he pretends to be/impersonates a doctor | From nakorsaq 'doctor'. |
| qatanngutaasaarpoq | he imitates one of (his) siblings | From qatanngut, sibling (i.e., a tÉ™-stem). |
| sakkutuujusaarpoq | he plays soldier | From sakkutooq, 'soldier'. Also irregularly formed sakkutuusarpoq with elision of /u/. |
| qallunaajusaarpoq | he imitates the Danes | From qallunaaq, 'dane'. Also irregularly formed qallunaasaarpoq with elision of /u/. |
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