Examples
Meaning
Actor buys N
Notes
Or 'acquires'. This is the usual meaning of this affix.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| meqqutisivoq | he buys needle(s) | |
| mitersivoq | he buys eider duck(s) | |
| neqisivoq | he buys some meat | |
| nerrivissivoq | he acquires a table | |
| innersivoq | he acquires some fire | In the sense of 'fetches it' from someone else. |
| tunnissutisivoq | he gets a gift/present | This could either be in the sense of 'he is given a gift' or 'he buys a gift' (for someone else). |
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