Examples
Meaning
Agent Vb to/for/with respect to Patient
Notes
Literally 'Patient is Agent's place/time for Vb'ing'. The general meaning of this affix is to add a new Patient to the verbal action.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| oqarfigaa | he says something to him | From oqarpoq, 'he says something'. |
| kamaffigaa | he is angry at him | From kamappoq, 'he is angry'. |
| majuarfigaa | he ascends to him | From majuarpoq, 'he ascends/goes up'. |
| nasaarfigaa | he takes of the hat for him | From nasaarpoq, 'he takes of the hat'. |
| oqaluffigaa | he speaks to him |
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