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Kalaallisut and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.
Kalaallisut belongs to the Eskimo-Aleut family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.
Kalaallisut: Approximately 57,000 speakers, primarily in Greenland, making it the most widely spoken Inuit language. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Kalaallisut to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Kalaallisut | English |
|---|---|
| Hallo | Hello |
| Ullaakkut | Good morning |
| Ulloq nuannersoq | Good afternoon |
| Unnuk nuannersoq | Good evening |
| Unnuilluarit | Good night |
| Inuulluaqqusi | Goodbye |
| Kingusinnerusukkut takoqqissaagut | See you later |
| Aqagu takoqqissaagut | See you tomorrow |
| Tikilluarit | Welcome |
| Qanoq ippit? | How are you? |
| Ajunngilanga, qujanaq | I am fine, thank you |
| Ulloq nuannersoq | Have a good day |
| Kalaallisut | English |
|---|---|
| Ajunngilaq | Please |
| Qujanaq | Thank you |
| Qujanarujussuaq | Thank you very much |
| Tikilluaqqusaavutit | You are welcome |
| Aap | Yes |
| Naamik | No |
| Utoqqatsissutigiuk | Excuse me |
| Utoqqatsissutigaara | I am sorry |
| Ajornartorsiuteqanngilaq | No problem |
| Soorunami | Of course |
| Pilluarit | Congratulations |
| Qujanaqaaq | Good luck |
| Kalaallisut | English |
|---|---|
| Qanoq ateqarpit? | What is your name? |
| Nuannaarutigaara naapippunga | Nice to meet you |
| Illit suminngaanneerpit? | Where are you from? |
| Qassinik ukioqarpit? | How old are you? |
| Ilinniartuuvunga | I am a student |
| Uanga maani feriarpunga | I am here on holiday |
| Suliniarlunga maaniippunga | I am here for work |
| Tamanna ikinngutigaara | This is my friend |
| Kalaallisut | English |
|---|---|
| Ataaseq | One |
| Marluk | Two |
| Pingasut | Three |
| Sisamat | Four |
| Pingasut | Five |
| Sisamat | Six |
| Arfineq marluk | Seven |
| Arfinillit | Eight |
| Arfineq-marluk | Nine |
| Qulit | Ten |
| Hundrede | One hundred |
| Ataaseq tusind | One thousand |
| Kalaallisut | English |
|---|---|
| Ullumikkut | Today |
| Aqagu | Tomorrow |
| Ippassaq | Yesterday |
| Maanna | Now |
| Kingusinnerusukkut | Later |
| Nalunaaqutaq qaqugu? | What time is it? |
| Ullaap tungaani | In the morning |
| Unnukkut | In the evening |
| Ataasinngorneq | Monday |
| Tallimanngorneq | Friday |
| Sapaatip akunnerani tullermi | Next week |
| Nalunaaqutaq ataaseq | One hour |
| Kalaallisut | English |
|---|---|
| Badeværelse sumiippa? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Qimuttuitsut aqqutaat sumiippa? | Where is the train station? |
| Mittarfik sumiippa? | Where is the airport? |
| Qanoq ilillunga tassunga tikissaanga? | How do I get there? |
| Venstremut sangugit | Turn left |
| Talerperlikkoorit | Turn right |
| Toqqaannartumik ingerlagit | Go straight ahead |
| Qanippoq | It is near |
| Ungasippoq | It is far |
| Uanga tammarsimavunga | I am lost |
| Taximik pisariaqartitsivunga | I need a taxi |
| Sumi billetsimik pisisinnaavunga? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Billet qanoq akeqarpa? | How much is the ticket? |
| Pisuinnarnissaq isumannaatsuuvoq? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Kalaallisut | English |
|---|---|
| Uanga kaappallaarpunga | I am hungry |
| Uanga qilalerpunga | I am thirsty |
| Imeq, qinnuigissavakkit | Water, please |
| Marlunnut nerrivik, qinnuigissavakkit | A table for two, please |
| Menu, qinnuigissavakkit | The menu, please |
| Suna innersuussutigiviuk? | What do you recommend? |
| Tamanna kissaatigaara | I would like this |
| Mamartuuvoq | It is delicious |
| Faktura, qinnuigissavakkit | The bill, please |
| Uanga neqimik nerisaqanngilanga | I do not eat meat |
| Nerisassanik allergimik nappaateqarpunga | I have a food allergy |
| Kaffi | Coffee |
| Tii | Tea |
| Qaaqqusineq | Bread |
| Kalaallisut | English |
|---|---|
| Tamanna qanoq akeqarpa? | How much does this cost? |
| Taanna akikippallaarpoq | It is too expensive |
| Kreditkortit akuersaartarpigit? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Uanga taamaallaat qiviarpunga | I am just looking |
| Taanna tigussavara | I will take it |
| Avammut | Open |
| Matuneqarpoq | Closed |
| Isertarfik | Entrance |
| Anigit | Exit |
| Niuerfik sumiippa? | Where is the market? |
| Kalaallisut | English |
|---|---|
| Ikiuuk | Help |
| Nakorsiartarfik sianerfigiuk | Call a doctor |
| Politiit sianerfigiuk | Call the police |
| Ikiorneqartariaqarpunga | I need help |
| Uanga napparsimavunga | I am sick |
| Napparsimmavik sumiippa? | Where is the hospital? |
| Apotekeri sumiippa? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Tassani anniarpoq | It hurts here |
| Nakorsaq pisariaqartippara | I need a doctor |
| Qanittukkut napparsimmaveqarpa? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Kalaallisut | English |
|---|---|
| Tuluttut oqalussinnaavit? | Do you speak English? |
| Uanga paasisinnaanngilara | I do not understand |
| Paasivara | I understand |
| Arriitsumik oqaaseqarit | Please speak slowly |
| Taanna uteqqilaaruk | Please repeat that |
| Taanna allattorlugu | Please write it down |
| Tamanna qanoq isumaqarpa? | What does this mean? |
| Tamanna qanoq oqarfigiviuk? | How do you say this? |
| Ilinniarpunga | I am learning |
| Assut oqaaseqarpunga | I speak a little |
| Illit ikiorsinnaaviuk? | Can you help me? |
| Naluara | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.
Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Kalaallisut, also known as Greenlandic, is primarily spoken in Greenland, where it is the official language. It is also spoken by Greenlandic communities in Denmark and Canada.
Uses the Latin alphabet with 18 letters: A, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V.
Kalaallisut is characterized by its polysynthetic nature, with complex word formations that combine multiple morphemes. Stress generally falls on the first syllable, and phonological rules often reduce vowels in non-initial syllables.
Follows an Object-Verb-Subject (OVS) word order, though this can vary. Kalaallisut is an ergative-absolutive language, and verbs are highly inflected to convey tense, mood, person, and number.
Includes loanwords from Danish and English due to historical and modern interactions. Some words are also borrowed from Inuit languages spoken in Canada and Alaska.
Part of the Eskimo-Aleut language family, specifically the Inuit branch.
Uses the Latin script, introduced during colonization by Danish missionaries in the 18th century.
The writing system was developed and standardized in the 19th century, with revisions over time to adapt to linguistic changes and promote literacy.
Approximately 57,000 speakers, primarily in Greenland, making it the most widely spoken Inuit language.
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