atorpoq

Greenlandic

Etymology

From Proto-Inuit *atu(ʁ)- (“to use, wear”), from Proto-Eskimo *atuʁǝ- (“to use”). Compare atugaq (“use, used”), and atukkiivoq (“lends”).

Pronunciation
  • (Nuuk) IPA(key): /aturpuq/, [a.tɔp.pɔq]

Verb

atorpoq (transitive atorpaa)

  1. (intransitive) is in use, works
  2. (intransitive) is valid
  3. (intransitive) borrows, rents, lends

References
  • Oqaatsit, 3rd ed.
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