An introductory lesson on the question "How big is it?" or Qanutun Aktigiva?".
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Words/Phrases
Iñupiaq Word/Phrases
English Word/Phrases
Aŋiruq.
It is big.
Mikiruq.
It is small.
Takiruq.
It is long.
Naitchuq.
It is short.
Mapturuq.
It is thick.
Maptukitchuq.
It is thin.
Sil ̣iktuq.
It is wide.
Amitchuq.
It is narrow.
Qutchiksuq.
It is high.
Naqittuq.
It is low.
Words in a Sentence
Kiguunniq qanutun akitigiva? How big is the box?
Kiguunniq aŋiruq. The box is big.
Nautchiaq qanutun aktigiva? How big is the flower?
Naitchuq nautchiaq. The flower is short.
Kuuk qanutun aktigiva? How big is the river?
Takiruq kuuk. The river is long.
Qanutun aktigiva atikłuk? How big is the parka cover?
Mikiruq atikłuk? The parka cover is small.
Narvaq takiruq. The lake is long.
Aŋiva siqiñiq? Is the sun big?
Ii, siqiñiq aŋiruq. Yes, the sun is big.
Uvluġiaq aŋiva? Is the star big?
Naumi, mikiruq. Aŋiŋitchuq. No, it is small. It is not big.
Qutchikpat nuviyat? Are the clouds high?
Ii, qutchiksut. Naqinŋitchut. Yes, they’re high. They are not low.
