Greenlandic

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

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  • (Nuuk) IPA(key): /naliŋinnaq/, [nə.lɪ.ŋɪn.nɑq]

Noun

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nalinginnaq (plural nalinginnaat)

  1. ordinary, one of the usual kind
    • 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.
  2. anybody, anything