aaqanngitsoq

Greenlandic

Pronunciation

  • (Nuuk) IPA(key): /aaqaŋŋitsuq/, [ɑː.qəŋ.ŋɪt.t͡sɔq]

Etymology 1

From aaq (sleeve) +‎ -qar (has) +‎ -nngit (not) +‎ -soq (that which.../one that...).

Noun

aaqanngitsoq (plural aaqanngitsut)

  1. sleeveless garment (such as a waistcoat, life jacket or vest)
    • 2012, H. Broberg, Biilit angallatillu[1], page 34:
      Tamatuma saniatigut puttaqut aaqanngitsoq inatsisitigut piumasaqaataasoq soorunami aamma atorneqartussaavoq.
      Additionally, a life jacket must be worn as required by law.
    • 2016, T.J. Jørgensen, Sundhedstillæg (Sermitsiaq)[2], page 40:
      Taakku saniatigut anorimit pitarneqarsinnaanngitsunik – ajornanngippat arpaatinik qaavatigut atortariaqarpoq. Taakku saniatigut aaqanngitsoq anorimut illersuut atortariaqarpoq, tunoq taamaalilluni silaannartaqarniassammat.
      You should also wear windproof clothing - preferably over your running gear. Furthermore, you need a breathable windbreaker to ensure proper ventilation for your back.
Declension
Declension of aaqanngitsoq
case singular plural
absolutive aaqanngitsoq aaqanngitsut
ergative aaqanngitsup
allative aaqanngitsumut aaqanngitsunut
ablative aaqanngitsumit aaqanngitsunit
prolative aaqanngitsukkut aaqanngitsutigut
locative aaqanngitsumi aaqanngitsuni
instrumental aaqanngitsumik aaqanngitsunik
equative aaqanngitsutut
References

Etymology 2

From aak (blood) +‎ -qar (has) +‎ -nngit (not) +‎ -soq (intransitive participle).

Noun

aaqanngitsoq (plural aaqanngitsut)

  1. bloodless
Declension
Declension of aaqanngitsoq
case singular plural
absolutive aaqanngitsoq aaqanngitsut
ergative aaqanngitsup
allative aaqanngitsumut aaqanngitsunut
ablative aaqanngitsumit aaqanngitsunit
prolative aaqanngitsukkut aaqanngitsutigut
locative aaqanngitsumi aaqanngitsuni
instrumental aaqanngitsumik aaqanngitsunik
equative aaqanngitsutut
References