asseqanngitsoq

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Greenlandic

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Etymology

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From asseqanngilaq (is unequalled) +‎ -toq.

Pronunciation

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  • (Nuuk) IPA(key): /assiqaŋŋitsuq/, [as.sɜ.qəŋ.ŋɪt.t͡sɔq]

Noun

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asseqanngitsoq (plural asseqanngitsut)

  1. unique, unequalled
    • 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 erneeraqarput Dudleymik atilimmik. Aappariit isumaqarput ernertik silarsuarmi asseqanngitsoq.
      The Dursleys had a small son called Dudley and in their opinion there was no finer boy anywhere.

Declension

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