Examples
Meaning
definitely not Vb
Notes
When followed by a negation (i.e. V{ŋŋit}V or negative contemporative), it expresses a certain conviction. Other affixes, e.g. V{gunaq}V or V{sima}V can appear in-between.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| soraarnavianngilaq | he will definitely never quit (his work) | |
| tigunavianngilara | I will definitely never take it | |
| ajornavianngilaq | it is definitely good | From ajorpoq, 'it is bad' |
| ajornaviarnani | (it) definitely being good | With a negative contemporative ending. Also ajornaviarani with the alternative mood marker {ga}. |
| kamannavianngilaq | he will certainly not be angry | |
| piumanavianngilaq | he certainly won't |
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