Translation
something big
Type
Infix
Morphology
Morphological Variations
Morphology Notes
-gjuaq is used after stems ending in k-
-rjuaq is used after stems ending in a vowel; t- or q-
After stems ending in t-, an -i- is inserted between the stem and the affix.
-rjuaq is used after stems ending in a vowel; t- or q-
After stems ending in t-, an -i- is inserted between the stem and the affix.
Linguistic Details
Behaviour
added to a noun, followed by a noun ending
Dialect Variations
Dialect Notes
Speakers of South Qikiqtaaluk dialects use -jjuaq instead of -gjuaq.