Examples
Meaning
Agent gives (an Object) to Patient
Notes
Agent and Patient are marked in the ending. Object is optional and is indicated in the Instrumental case.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| atuakkamik tunivaa | he gave him a book | The optional Object is atuagaq, 'book', given in the instrumental case. It is defocused, hence translated as a book. |
| atuakkamik tunivakkit | I give thee a book | Agent is 1.sg, 'I', Patient is 2.sg, 'thee', and both are indicated in the ending. |
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