computeri

Greenlandic

Etymology

Borrowed from Danish computer, or English computer.

Pronunciation
  • (Nuuk) IPA(key): /cumputiri/, [cɔmpʊ.tɜ.ʁɪ]

Noun

computeri (plural computerit)

  1. computer
    Synonym: qarasaasiaq
    • 2002, Stephen Hammeken, Harry Potter Ujarallu Inuunartoq, Nuuk: Atuakkiorfik, translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling, →ISBN, page 26:
      Takusinnaavaa Dudleyp kissaatigisani computeri nutaaq tunissutisiarissagaa aamma TV nutaaq, puiornagulu cykili sukkaniulluni atortagaq nutaavik.
      It looked as though Dudley had got the new computer he wanted, not to mention the second television and the racing bike.
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