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-t

suffix

This is a suffix added to a word to indicate that there is more than one of something in the absolutive case.

“Umiat tuqtuġa.”

My boats are docked.

Also means

plural suffix in the absolutive case. Numbers vary between singular -q and plural -t depending on whether they modify a noun or are being used for counting
plural suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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intj

This is an exclamation used to show that you agree with someone or understand what they are saying.

“Aa, uqaqtuatun iḷitchuġiŋa.”

Yes, I understand it just like you said.

Also means

yes, I know
I agree: expresses listener's agreement with storyteller or speaker
yes

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aapa

noun

The word for a male parent.

“Aapaanni kimmigutiktuŋa.”

I am playing with my father.

Also means

father

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aapu

noun

apple

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aasii

particle

and so, and then

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aasiiñ

particle

and so, and then

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aasriiñ

particle

and so, and then

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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agga

det

across there

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aġra

noun

ash

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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agviq

noun

bowhead whale

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aiviq

noun

A large marine mammal found in the ocean that has tusks.

“Aiviq taġiumi itchuuruq.”

The walrus lives in the ocean.

Also means

walrus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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akiani

adv

directly across

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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akimiaq

num

fifteen

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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akku

adv

Refers to a time in the immediate past.

“Akku aullaqtuq.”

He went a while ago.

Also means

a short while ago

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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akunġani

adv

located within something

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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akunġatni

adv

located among

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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alġaqsruun

noun

advice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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alla

particle

This word is used to point out something that is different or an additional item.

“Alla taamna.”

That one is another one.

Also means

another one, different one
another one

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ałła

particle

another one, different one

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aŋuyautnaq

noun

an abandoned person or thing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aŋuyyiuqtit

noun

army, an army of soldiers

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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apun

noun

snow (on the ground)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aqargiq

noun

ptarmigan

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aqpik

noun

salmonberry, cloudberry

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aqu

noun

stern

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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argak

noun

hand

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ataa

noun

its underside, ventral area, the area under something

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ataani

adv

A directional word describing something that is positioned beneath or below an object.

“Tupqum ataani turvik ittuq.”

The foundation is under the house.

Also means

located under it

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ataramik

adv

always

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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atausriq

num

one

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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atchak

noun

aunt, father's sister

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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atla

particle

another one, different one

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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auyugaqtuaq

noun

leprosy

Also means

incurable disease

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ayaġruksaaq

noun

aunt, mother's sister

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ayak

noun

A vertical support structure or a specific type of harpoon used for whaling.

“Ayak quviqtuq.”

The post is standing upright.

Also means

post, pillar
A harpoon used for whaling.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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iggiaq

noun

throat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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igitaq

noun

an abandoned person or thing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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iglu

noun

A dwelling or building; in some regions, it also refers to a beaver dam.

“Igluga Utqiaġviŋmi ittuq.”

My house is in Utqiaġvik.

Also means

house (North Slope)
beaver dam (Malimiut, Seward Peninsula)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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iġñiq[iñ-niq]

noun

son

“Iġñiġa piuraaqtuq.”

My son is playing.

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intj

A word used to express agreement or to answer in the affirmative.

“Ii, qainiaqtuŋa.”

Yes, I will come.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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