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Morphemic form: {atuq}V
New orthography: atorpaa, atuivoq, atorpoq
Old orthography: atorpâ, atorpoĸ, atuivoĸ
Sources: [MFSJLK10], [SK71], [CWSL58], [CBBJRPIKJR97]
Combinations: View list
Right sandhi: Default/none
Inflection sandhi: Default/none
Stem type: q-stem

Description and behaviour


Form and usage:

This stem has several meanings according to Kleinschmidt [SK71]:


Notable forms:

Inflection


Inflection pattern:

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


Meanings and examples


In this meaning, the diathesis is patientive, so the meaning changes to 'Patient is used/in use' when used intransitively, without HTR. This is also used in the special sense of 'Agent has intercourse with Patient', and, when used intransitively: 'Patient is sexually (ab)used'.

  • qarasaasiaq atorpaa, he used the computer
  • atuagaq atorpoq, the book is in use

    Or 'the book has been borrowed' e.g. if the library checks the status of one of its books.

  • sallilikkat tamaasa atorpakka, I am using/have used all the boards [SK71]

    I.e. either: 'I am using them all (so I cannot spare any)' or 'I have used them all' (so I will have to get some more).

  • aqqusineq atuinnassavat, you shall just follow the path [SK71]

    Literally: 'you shall only use the path'.

  • oqaatsivut atorlugit oqaluffigaanga, he spoke to me in our language [SK71]

    Literally: 'using our language'.

  • aalisarnermut tamanna atorpoq, this is used for fishing [CWSL58]

In this meaning, the diathesis is patientive, so the meaning changes to 'Patient is used/in use' when used intransitively, without HTR.

  • natsimasorsuaq atorparput, we endured very hard weather [SK71]
  • alianartorpassuit atulerpai, he is (currently) enduring many sorrows [SK71]

In this meaning, the diathesis is agentive, so the meaning changes to 'Agent borrows (something)' when used with intransitive endings without HTR.

  • saviit atorlara, let me borrow (use) the book [SK71]
  • 100 koruuni-nik atorumagaluarpunga, I would like to borrow 100 kr

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