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Greenlandic Language and Culture

Since 2009, Greenlandic has been the official language of Greenland. It is one of the Eskimo languages which are unique in that a word can be an entire sentence. In this category, you can find questions about the Greenlandic language and the culture of Greenland.

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How do you say white in Greenlandic?

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In Greenlandic, white is "qilaktakkut".

How do you say black in Greenlandic?

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In Greenlandic, "black" is translated as "qitdlit."

How do you say frog in Greenlandic?

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The word for frog in Greenlandic is "qaverneq".

How do you say three in Greenlandic?

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In Greenlandic, "three" is said as "tenqi".

How do you say Greenlandic in Greenlandic?

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In Greenlandic, "Greenlandic" is said as "Kalaallit Nunaat oqaasii."

How do you say All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights in Greenlandic?

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"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights" in Greenlandic is "Taamaattumik ilaapillunguatigaaneq atorluarneranik annertuumik ineqqatigalugu."

How do you say US in Greenlandic?

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In Greenlandic, the United States is typically referred to as "Naalagaaffek Aqqutaa" which translates to "United States."

Was Leif Eriksson Greenlandic or Swedish?

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Leif Eriksson was likely Norwegian, as he was born in Iceland to Erik the Red, who was a Norse explorer. It is believed that Leif Eriksson explored areas such as Greenland and possibly North America, but his exact nationality is uncertain.

What is the name of the most famous Sea Spirit of the Canadian and Greenlandic Inuit?

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The most famous Sea Spirit of the Canadian and Greenlandic Inuit is Sedna. She is a central figure in Inuit mythology and is believed to reside at the bottom of the sea, governing the marine animals.

How do you spell RED in greenlandic?

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The word "red" in Greenlandic is spelled as "qula" in the Latin alphabet.

How do you say Happy New Year in Greenlandic?

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You can say "Ukiortaami Pilluarit" in Greenlandic to wish someone a Happy New Year.

How do you say nose in Greenlandic?

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The word for "nose" in Greenlandic is "eqqaallugu".

How do you say angry in Greenlandic?

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The word for "angry" in Greenlandic is "qivittoq."

What does qujanaq mean in Greenlandic?

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"Qujanaq" is a term in Greenlandic that translates to "thank you" in English. It is a way to express gratitude and appreciation in the Greenlandic language.

How do you say ostrich in Greenlandic?

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In Greenlandic, ostrich is called "tissuarsuk."

How do you say English in Greenlandic?

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In Greenlandic, English is called "Tunumiusut."

How do you say 'Merry Christmas' in Greenlandic language?

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Glædelig Jul (in Danish, since Danish is also official language in Greenland)

Juullimi Ukiortaassamilu Pilluarit (in Inuit, Greenlandic)

How do you say egg in Greenlandic?

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The word in Greenlandic is qeerluttoq.