quyanaituq

Alutiiq

Etymology

Literally, “it is not worthy of thanks,” the negative third person singular present tense form of quyanarluni, to be worthy of thanks

Interjection

quyanaituq

  1. you’re welcome

Synonyms

  1. canaituq

References

  • Leer, Jeff. Classroom Grammar of Koniag Alutiiq, Kodiak Island Dialect, Volume 1, Alaska Native Language Center, 1990
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