avaanngunarpoq

Greenlandic

Etymology

From avaannguvoq (“feels giddy”) +‎ -nar.

Pronunciation

• (Nuuk) IPA^(key): /avaaŋŋunarpuq/, [a.vəːŋ.ŋʊ.nəp.pɔq]

Verb

avaanngunarpoq

1. (intransitive) is unbearable, boring, nauseating
   • 2002, Stephen Hammeken, Harry Potter Ujarallu Inuunartoq, Nuuk: Atuakkiorfik, translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling, →ISBN, page 5:

     Dursley atisalersuutigaluni niperujoorpoq qilernerusamilu avaanngunarnersaat atugassamisut aalajangiullugu. Nulia oqalorusaartuarpoq ernini Dudley nilliaqisoq issiavianut portusuumut ingitinniarsariitigalugu.

     Mr Dursley hummed as he picked out his most boring tie for work and Mrs Dursley gossiped away happily as she wrestled a screaming Dudley into his high chair.

2. (intransitive) is deadly, makes one giddy