aqqaneq-marluk

Greenlandic

Greenlandic numbers (edit)
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    Cardinal: aqqaneq-marluk
    Ordinal: aqqaneq-aappaat

Etymology

From aqqaneq (“descend point”) +‎ marluk (“two”), i.e. two after reaching the toes (see aqqanillit).

Pronunciation

  • (Nuuk) IPA(key): /aqqaniq-marluk/, [ɑq.qə.nɜq-.mɑɬ.ɬʊk]

Numeral

aqqaneq-marluk

  1. twelve

Usage notes

For numbers 13 and above, Danish numerals are preferred, so the next number would be instead tretten.

Synonyms

  • (North Greenland) isikkaneq-marluk
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