aaqanngitsoq

Greenlandic

Pronunciation

  • (Nuuk) IPA(key): /aaqaŋŋitsuq/, [ɑːqəŋ.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, page 34:
      Tamatuma saniatigut puttaqut aaqanngitsoq inatsisitigut piumasaqaataasoq soorunami aamma atorneqartussaavoq.
      In addition, of course, one must wear the statutory life jacket.
    • 2016, T.J. Jørgensen, Sundhedstillæg (Sermitsiaq), page 40:
      Taakku saniatigut anorimit pitarneqarsinnaanngitsunik – ajornanngippat arpaatinik qaavatigut atortariaqarpoq. Taakku saniatigut aaqanngitsoq anorimut illersuut atortariaqarpoq, tunoq taamaalilluni silaannartaqarniassammat.
      In addition, you must have something windproof - preferably over some running clothes. In addition, a wind vest that ensures that the rear body is kept airy.
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Etymology 2

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

Noun

aaqanngitsoq (plural aaqanngitsut)

  1. bloodless
Declension
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