Examples
Meaning
Agent reckons that Patient Vb
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| angerlarsikkuppara | I think that he is homesick | From angerlarsivoq, 'he is homesick'. |
| qilanaakkuppara | I believe that he is looking forward (to something) | from qilanaarpoq, 'he is looking forward (to something)'. |
| usorukkuppara | I reckon he is envious (of something) | From usoruppoq, 'he is envious (of something/someone)'. |
| usorukkuppoq | he feels blessed | I.e., 'he considers himself to be enviable', illustrating the reflexive meaning with intransitive endings without HTR. |
| ajukkuppaa | he is dissatisfied with it | From ajorpoq, 'it is bad', i.e. 'he considers it to be bad'. |
| ajukkuppoq | he is dissatisfied with himself | Illustrating the reflexive meaning with intransitive endings without HTR. |
| piukkuppaa | he considers it to be useful |
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