Examples
Meaning
Vb difficultly
Notes
I.e. 'does not/cannot easily Vb', also in the sense of 'is not liable to Vb'.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ilikkarseriippoq | he has difficulty learning | |
| kissasseriippoq | it takes long to warm up | From {kiccak}V, so /ks/ assimilate. |
| iputseriippoq | it is difficult/heavy to row | Of a boat. From {iput}V, so /t/ is not assimilated. |
| naalasseriippoq | he is disobedient | From {naalak}V, so /ks/ assimilate. |
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