Details

General

Morphemic form: V{-laaq}V
New orthography: -laarpoq
Old orthography: -lârpoĸ
Sources: [CWSL58], [CBBJRPIKJR97]
Combinations: View list
See also: V{-(j)alaaq}V
Ancestor(s): +{la(C)ar}+ (PE)
Left sandhi: Truncative
Right sandhi: Default/none
Inflection sandhi: Default/none
Stem type: q-stem

Description and behaviour

Form and usage:

The meaning of this affix is 'Subject Vb a little'. It also has a special usage in the imperative mood, where it softens a command or request, somewhat akin to adding 'please' to an order in English. According to a native speaker, this meaning may also be used in the interrogative mood.


Inflection

Inflection pattern:

Stem type: q-stem
Inflection sandhi: Default/none


Meanings and examples

Tags:

  • sulilaarpoq, he works a little

When used with the imperative or interrogative mood, it is used to soften the command/request, which makes it more polite, similar to adding 'please' in English.

Tags:

  • qaalaarit!, come here (for a bit)!
  • ikiulaannga!, help me out (please)!
  • suunngikkaluartoq ikiulaarsinnaavinga?, although it isn't much, can you (please) help me?

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References