avannarparpoq

Greenlandic

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “likely from avannaq or avannarleq plus suffixes”)

Pronunciation

• (Nuuk) IPA^(key): /avannarparpuq/, [a.vən.nɑp.pɑp.pɔq]

Verb

avannarparpoq

1. (intransitive) move to the north
   • 1986 August 13, “Ukiumi siullermi misissuisimanermi paasisaqartoqanngilaq”, in Atuagagdliutit:

     Avannarpariartornermi imaani uumasut miluumasut aatsitassanik oqimaatsunik akoqarnerujartorput.

     As one goes north in the sea, mammals ("contain more", I guess) heavy metals.