Festivals & Events

1. Juullimi pilluarit!

   Ju-ul-li-mi pil-lu-a-rit!

   Merry Christmas!

   Usage

   Greet someone at Christmas — the most important festival in Greenland

   Grammar Note

   "Juullimi pilluarit" is the set phrase for "Merry Christmas". The word for Christmas is "juulli"; it is unrelated to ulloriaq ("star").

2. Isernissaq akeqarpa?

   Is there an entrance fee?

   Usage

   Ask about entry fees at Greenlandic cultural events or festivals

   Grammar Note

   isernissaq akeqanngilaq (der er gratis entré) = admission is free. Removing the negation gives the question "isernissaq akeqarpa?"

3. Pinnersaat kusanarput, qiimanarpoqlu!

   Pin-ner-saat ku-sa-nar-put, qii-ma-nar-poq-lu!

   The decorations and atmosphere are so wonderful!

   Usage

   Express admiration for Greenlandic Christmas lights or the magical Arctic winter festival atmosphere

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