Feelings

1. nuannaarpoq

   Is happy

   Usage

   It follows the same -poq/-voq pattern as the adjective card; to be happy about something is "nuannaarutigaa"

2. qiimavoq

   Is in good spirits

   Usage

   Describes being upbeat; works as a reply to a greeting

3. nikallungavoq

   Is dejected / sad

   Usage

   Being down; also used for real sadness

4. kamappoq

   Is angry

   Usage

   A strong word — in a shop or office, stick to the facts instead

5. ersivoq

   Is afraid

   Usage

   For real danger; "is afraid of him/her/it" is "ersigaa"

6. annilaangavoq

   Is anxious / worried

   Usage

   Useful when the weather or a cancelled boat or flight is worrying you

7. qasuvoq

   Is tired

   Usage

   Utterly worn out is "qasutappoq"

8. uernarpoq

   Is sleepy

   Usage

   Under the midnight sun your sense of sleepiness goes astray, so this word comes up a lot

9. tupappoq

   Is surprised

   Usage

   "Is surprised at it" is "tupigaa"

10. kanngusuppoq

    Is embarrassed / ashamed

    Usage

    Covers both shyness and shame; use it about yourself only

11. kaappoq

    Is hungry

    Usage

    Use it at an eatery

12. imerusuppoq

    Is thirsty

    Usage

    Also "imeruppoq"

13. asavaa

    Loves him / her

    Usage

    Deeper affection is "asaaraa"; works for family and for a partner

14. maqaasivaa

    Misses him / her

    Usage

    Used of people and places; a good thing to say when parting

15. illarpoq

    Laughs

    Usage

    Laughing at someone is "illaatigaa" — do not mix them up

16. qiavoq

    Cries

    Usage

    Includes sobbing

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