Details

General

Morphemic form: N{ŋŋuakkuluk}N
New orthography: -nnguakkuluk
Old orthography: '-nguákuluk
Sources: [SK71], [CWSL58], [CBBJRPIKJR97]
Combinations: View list
Constituents: N{ŋŋuaq}N + N{kkuluk}N
See also: N{-kuluŋŋuaq}N
Left sandhi: Default
Right sandhi: Default/none
Inflection sandhi: Default/none
Stem type(s): Regular k-stem

Description and behaviour

Form and usage:

This combined affix denotes a 'poor, pitiful N', i.e. with a definite tone of pity (and possibly compassion). It is productive in this sense, unlike its constituent N{kkuluk}N, which does not seem to be much used (or used at all) except in this combination with N{ŋŋuaq}N. Note also the combination N{-kuluŋŋuaq}N, using the variant N{-kuluk}N, which instead signifies an endearing tone.


Meanings and examples

The affix denotes a pitying tone.

  • inunnguakkuluk-una, o the poor bastard [SK71]

    i.e., 'poor, pitiful person'.

  • angutinnguakkuluk, a poor, pitiful man [CBBJRPIKJR97]
  • iliarsunnguakkuluk, a poor orphan child [CBBJRPIKJR97]
  • najannguakkuluk, the poor little sister [CBBJRPIKJR97]
  • qinusunnguakkuluk, a poor, pitiful person asking for something [CBBJRPIKJR97]

    From qinusoq, 'one who asks for something'.


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