Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
-paat. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
-paat, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
-paat in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
-paat you have here. The definition of the word
-paat will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
-paat, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Greenlandic
Pronunciation
Suffix
-paat (n-n?, additive?, recessive r?)
- many, crowd of
- tuttu + -paat → tuttorpaat
- A herd of caribou.
Usage notes
- In speech, this suffix can be repeated several times to increase emphasis.
- e.g. anguterparparpassuaqarpoq
- There was a great, great, great crowd of men.
Synonyms