aappariit

Greenlandic

Etymology

From aappaq (“spouse”) +‎ -giit (“pair”).

Pronunciation

• (Nuuk) IPA^(key): /aappariit/, [aːp.pɑ.ʁɪːt]

Noun

aappariit

1. couple, pair, spouses
   • 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 Dursleykkut Ligustervænget normu 4-meersut tulluusimaarutigaat inuttut nalinginnaalluinnartuunertik.

     Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much.

References

• aappariit in Katersat
• “aappariit“ in iserasuaat.gl