Slang

1. ilaa

   Right? / isn't it

   Usage

   A tag asking for or giving agreement; safe with anyone

2. immaqa

   Maybe

   Usage

   A way to deflect without a flat no; safe with anyone

3. mamarpoq

   Tastes good

   Usage

   The standard way to praise a meal; safe with anyone

4. pilluarit

   Congratulations

   Usage

   Works for birthdays and for the New Year; safe with anyone

5. inuulluarit

   Goodbye / be well

   Usage

   Literally "live well" — a farewell for someone you will not see for a while, and fine with someone senior

6. baaj

   Bye

   Usage

   A casual goodbye borrowed via Danish baj; it is an interjection. In formal situations use Inuulluarit! instead

7. asu

   That's enough / stop

   Usage

   Tells someone to stop. It lands firmly, so keep it for people you know well, or for children

8. sussaanngilaq

   It's no good

   Usage

   Say it about a thing or a situation, never about a person

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