angajoqqaaq

From Proto-Inuit *aŋaju-ɣ- (“parent, elder sibling”), from Proto-Eskimo *aŋa-ju- (“parent, elder one”). Compare angajoq and angaju.

• (Nuuk) IPA^(key): /aŋajuqqaaq/, [a.ŋə.jɔq.qɑːq]

angajoqqaaq (plural angajoqqaat)

1. parent
   • 1988, Atuagagdliutit, NIVIARSIAQQATUT PERORSAGAAVUNGA‎^[1]:

     Nielsi isumaqarpoq, inuusuttut angutit inuiqatigiit akornanni angajoqqaaminnillu aporfissaqartitaallutik namminneq inuttut inuuniarnerminni ajornartorsiuteqartartut mikinngitsumik.

     Niels believes that young men face significant obstacles within their communities and from their parents, leading them to experience considerable problems in their personal lives.

   • 2002, Stephen Hammeken, Harry Potter Ujarallu Inuunartoq, Nuuk: Atuakkiorfik, translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling, →ISBN, page 246:

     "Aammami illit angajoqqaatit misilillugit aperisinnaavatit Flamel nalunnginneraat," Ron oqarpoq. "Itigarneq annernarneq ajorpoq."
     "Soorunami. Marluullutik kigutinut nakorsaapput," Hermione oqarpoq.

     "And you could ask your parents if they know who Flamel is," said Ron. "It'd be safe to ask them."
     "Very safe, as they're both dentists," said Hermione.

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