Examples
Meaning
Actor lies to the N
Notes
Where N represents a direction
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ilorpasippoq | it is rather far in | From directional stem {ilu}N, 'inside area'. |
| kippasippoq | it lies to the west | From directional stem {kət(ə)}N, 'west area'. |
| sinerpasippoq | it stands rather far out on the edge | From {sinə}N, 'edge (of something).' |
| kangerpasippoq | it lies to the east | From directional stem {kaŋi}N, 'east area' |
| kujarpasippoq | it lies to the south | From directional stem {kujat(ə)}N, 'area south' |
| ullorpasitsillugu kimmukarpugut | while it was still (around) noon, we went south | Literally 'rather far on the day'. |
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