pisuujuvoq

Greenlandic

Etymology

From pisooq (“rich”) +‎ -u.

Pronunciation

• (Nuuk) IPA^(key): /pisuujuvuq/, [pɪ.sʊː.jʊ.ʷɔq]

Verb

pisuujuvoq

1. (intransitive) is rich, is wealthy
   • 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:

     Dudleykkut pisuujupput suullu tamaasa pigineqarsinnaasut pigalugit, ilanngulluguli isertugaateqarput, annilaangaginerpaasaallu tassaavoq isertugaatimik paasineqamissaa. Isumaqarput ilaqutariit Potterikkunnut tunngasoq paasineqarpat anigorsinnaanaviamagu.

     The Dursleys had everything they wanted, but they also had a secret, and their greatest fear was that somebody would discover it. They didn't think they could bear it if anyone found out about the Potters.