ilinniarpoq

Greenlandic

Etymology

From Proto-Inuit *ǝli-t- (“learn, teach, know, practise sorcery, curse, recognise”), from Proto-Eskimo *ǝli-t- (“learn, know, recognise”). Compare ilikkarpaa (“has learnt it”), ilisimavoq (“knows, is wise”), ilisiippoq (“conjures”), ilisiitsoq (“witch”), and ilisaraa (“recognise”).

Pronunciation

  • (Nuuk) IPA(key): /ilinniarpuq/, [i.lɪn.nɪ.ɑp.pɔq]

Verb

ilinniarpoq (transitive ilinniarpaa)

  1. (intransitive) to study, to be taking an education
  2. (intransitive) to do homework

Further reading

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