aappariit

Greenlandic

Etymology

From aappaq (“spouse”) +‎ -giit (“pair”).

Pronunciation
  • (Nuuk) IPA(key): /aappariit/, [aːp.pɑ.ʁɪːt]

Noun

aappariit

  1. couple, pair, spouses
    • 2002, Stephen Hammeken, Harry Potter Ujarallu Inuunartoq, Nuuk: Atuakkiorfik, translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling, →ISBN, page 4:
      Aappariit Dursleykkut Ligustervænget normu 4-meersut tulluusimaarutigaat inuttut nalinginnaalluinnartuunertik.
      Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much.
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