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General

Morphemic form: {aməqla}V
New orthography: amerlapput
Old orthography: amerdláput
Sources: [MFSJLK10], [SK71], [CWSL58], [JP67], [CBBJRPIKJR97]
Combinations: View list
Right sandhi: Default/none
Inflection sandhi: Default/none
Stem type: Vowel stem

Description and behaviour

Form and usage:

The meaning of this stem is 'Actors are many'. Thus, the meaning is inherently plural, so the stem is only used with plural endings. Note that this stem forms its intransitive participle with V{suuq}N, instead of the usual V{ðuq}N.


Notable forms:

Inflection

Inflection pattern:

Stem type: Vowel stem
Inflection sandhi: Default/none


Meanings and examples

Given the meaning, the stem is always used with plural endings. It is also often used with V{-qə}V for emphasis.

Tags: Being

  • ajorsaatikka amerlaqaat, there are many things I lack [CWSL58]
  • isumagisassakka amerlaqaat, I have a lot to think of; I have a lot on my mind [CWSL58]
  • paarisassakka amerlaqaat, there are many I must care for [CWSL58]
  • inuit amerlasuut, many people [CWSL58]

    This example illustrates the intransitive participle form.


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