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Greenlandic
Pronunciation
Suffix
-ummer (v-v?, truncative?)
- becomes suddenly ing
- nillerpoq (“cries”) -> nilliummerpoq (“suddenly lets out a cry”)
Usage notes
This suffix seems to be used only with verbs related to feelings, moods, and emotions, to indicate a sudden shift in that state of mind.
References
- oqaasileriffik
- Lybech, S. (2020) A List of Greenlandic Affixes, oqa.dk
- Nielsen, F.A.J. (2014) Vestgrønlandsk grammatik, Nuuk.