atorpoq

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Greenlandic

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Etymology

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From Proto-Inuit *atu(ʁ)- (to use, wear), from Proto-Eskimo *atuʁǝ- (to use). Compare atugaq (use, used), and atukkiivoq (lends).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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atorpoq (transitive atorpaa)

  1. (intransitive) is in use, works
  2. (intransitive) is valid
  3. (intransitive) borrows, rents, lends

References

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  • Oqaatsit, 3rd ed.