-ummer

Greenlandic

Pronunciation

• (Nuuk) IPA^(key): /-ummir/, [-ʊm.mɜʁ]

Suffix

-ummer (v-v^?, truncative^?)

1. becomes suddenly [verb]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.