ikinngutigiinneq

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Greenlandic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From ikinngutigaa (have as one's friend) +‎ -neq (abstract participle).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /i.kiŋ.ŋu.t͡si.ɣiːn.nɜq/

Noun[edit]

ikinngutigiinneq (plural ikinngutigiinnerit)

  1. friendship
    • 2002, Stephen Hammeken, Harry Potter Ujarallu Inuunartoq, Nuuk: Atuakkiorfik, translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling, →ISBN, page 352:
      "Uanga nalunngisakka taamaallaat atuakkani atuarsimavakka! Maanili inuunermi pikkorissuseqamermut naleqqiullugu pingaamerujussuarnik peqarpoq. Soorlu ikinngutigiinneq sapiissuseqarnerlu ... aamma - Harry - neriorsussavarma mianersussagavit!"
      "Books! And cleverness! There are more important things - friendship and bravery and - oh Harry - be careful!"
    • 2018, J. Moore, AG Sermitisiaq[1], page 18:
      Ikinngutigiinnerit aappariinnerillu piusut iliuuserisimasat tunngavigalugit ukiumi nutaassami pitsaassuseqassapput.
      Existing friendships and relationships have a karma-like quality about them in the coming year.

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