Learn Greenlandic (Kalaallisut)
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Many people want to learn Greenlandic to connect with communities in Greenland or explore Inuit languages. Unfortunately, finding quality Kalaallisut lessons that focus on real spoken language is challenging.
uTalk is the solution and helps you avoid:
- Struggling with complex grammar rules before you can say basic phrases
- Relying on written material that doesn't help with pronunciation over authentic, native speech examples
- Losing motivation because lessons ignore the practical words and phrases you actually need
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Three steps to learn Kalaallisut fast
No class scheduling. No textbooks needed. Just three simple steps to learn Greenlandic.
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Subscribe and download the mobile app or open the web platform. Choose Greenlandic (Kalaallisut) and select your first category.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Complete short lessons with native Greenlandic audio and memory-boosting games. Accelerate your progress with reviews that focus on difficult words.
Speak like a local
Test out your new Greenlandic abilities in real life. Whether you’re a beginner or a more experienced learner, build your basic and practical spoken language skills.
Why uTalk is the best Greenlandic learning app
uTalk helps you learn how to speak Greenlandic and recognise key words and phrases. Since it's app-based, it’s online and ready when you are.
Speak first
Learn greetings, practical vocabulary and everyday spoken Greenlandic. We focus on West Greenlandic (Kalaallisut), the official form used by most native speakers.
Authentic speakers
Perfect your pronunciation based on locals, not computer voices. Hear the accent that's widely spoken across Greenland.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Build confidence with game-like exercises. Complete short, practically designed lessons at your own pace.
Speak Greenlandic today – Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Kaffisorusuppunga, qujanaq.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Haluu.
Hello.
Aap.
Yes.
Aap, qujanaq.
Yes please.
Naamik.
No.
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Naamik, qujaannarpunga.
No thanks.
Ikiulaannga.
Please.
Qujanaq.
Thank you.
Qujanarujussuaq.
Thank you very much.
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Illillu.
You’re welcome.
Immiaaqqat marluk, qujanaq.
Two beers, please.
bussit
bus
biilit
car
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taxat
taxi
qimuttuitsut
train
qimuttuitsoqarfik
railway station
mittarfik
airport
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akunnittarfik
hotel
passi
passport
oqarasuaat
telephone
Aperilaarlanga.
Excuse me.
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Qassinngorpa?
What time is it?
Taaqqilaarsinnaaviuk?
Can you repeat that please?
Arriinnerusumik oqalulaarit.
Please speak more slowly.
Paasinngilara.
I don’t understand.
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Utoqqatserpunga.
Sorry.
Perusuersartarfiit sumiippat?
Where are the toilets?
Arnat perusuersartarfiat
Ladies’ Toilet
Angutit perusuersartarfiat
Gents’ Toilet
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Sissa sumiippa?
Where is the beach?
Aningaaserivik sumiippa?
Where is the bank?
Una qanoq akeqarpa?
How much does this cost?
akiliissut
credit card
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pengeautomati
cash machine
Baaj.
Goodbye.
nipaallisaat
paracetamol
matuersaatit
keys
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nunap assinga
map
saamik
left
talerpik
right
ataaseq
one
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marluk
two
pingasut
three
Where is it spoken?
Greenland
Number of speakers
60,000
Language family
Eskaleut
Inuit
Fun facts | Greenlandic (Kalaallisut)
- We borrow the word anorak from Greenlandic.
- A lot of information can be crammed into one word. For example, 'uiqarpoq' means 'she has a husband'.
- The word for 'ten' is 'qulit' meaning 'the upper part', because the upper body has 10 fingers.
- Nuuk - the capital - is the Greenlandic word for 'cape'.
- The word for computer, 'qarasaasiaq', means 'artificial brain'.
- The name for a potato is 'naatsiiat', which literally means ‘something for which one waits for a long time to grow’.
How our Kalaallisut lessons work
Learning Greenlandic shouldn’t be difficult. Start with basic greetings and commonly used words. Then, move on to practical topics, such as family, numbers, food and everyday phrases. Lessons are quick, fun and built for beginners. Practise with native speaker audio, and reinforce your knowledge with tests and adaptive review sessions.
Select a category, and the app organises lessons to help you progress. Focus on the skills that matter most to you, and switch between categories whenever you like. Adjust your settings to learn from English or from one of over 140 other languages. Learn online or offline using any device. Need help? Get in touch. We're a friendly UK-based team, and we're happy to help.
Greenlandic vs. Kalaallisut: Understanding the difference
Kalaallisut is the Greenlandic name for West Greenlandic, the official language of Greenland. It’s the dialect spoken in Nuuk, the country’s capital, and by the vast majority of the population. West Greenlandic is also the variety taught in schools and used in government.
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Key points
- Greenlandic is the broader term that covers all three main dialects: Kalaallisut (West Greenlandic), Tunumiit (East Greenlandic) and Inuktun (North Greenlandic). When people say 'Greenlandic', they usually mean Kalaallisut.
- In uTalk, you'll find the language listed as Greenlandic (Kalaallisut) to make it clear which form we teach. Both names refer to the same language.
How Greenlandic compares with other Inuit languages
- Greenlandic belongs to the Inuit branch of the Eskaleut language family. It's closely related to Inuktitut and other Inuit languages spoken in Canada and Alaska, sharing similar grammar and many root words. However, there are differences in vocabulary, suffixes and even pronunciation.
- Unlike some Canadian Inuit languages, written Greenlandic uses the Latin alphabet, making it more accessible for English speakers. It has also incorporated some Danish vocabulary due to Greenland's historical link with Denmark.
- uTalk offers over 150 languages, so you can find the perfect one for what you need.
"We help make it easy to learn Greenlandic online"
"It's easy to feel stuck learning Greenlandic when you can't find comprehensive learning resources. uTalk lessons include recordings of native speakers from Greenland. These recordings help preserve the Inuit community's culture and identity and allow you to hear the language as it's really spoken."
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Why learners trust uTalk
Over 30 million people have started speaking a new language with uTalk. Our method combines native speaker recordings with game-based learning that adapts to your individual progress. We've been creating language courses since 1991 and have built a library of 150+ languages, with over 2,500 words and phrases in each. Read reviews to see how learners turn practice into meaningful progress with real results.
Your language learning journey in Greenlandic
Maybe you'd like to connect with the Inuit community, explore your roots, communicate with friends or feel comfortable on a trip to Greenland. Finding quality Kalaallisut lessons with native speaker audio and practical, effective content can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Choose a category to begin learning basic vocabulary, such as haluu (hello). Then, build useful words and everyday phrases. Listen to native Greenlandic speakers, record yourself practising the same speech and compare the two. Games make language learning fun for beginners, and they help intermediate learners progress. You have complete control over your learning experience. Study online or offline. Follow a guided learning pathway, or choose what you want to learn and when.
The results are simple. You'll speak Greenlandic with confidence. You'll understand more of what people say in everyday conversations. You can apply these skills with friends, family, colleagues and new connections.
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Explore the Eskaleut language family
Greenlandic (Kalaallisut) belongs to the Eskaleut language family, specifically the Inuit branch. This language family stretches across the Arctic from Alaska through Canada to Greenland. Kalaallisut shares many similarities with the Eastern Canadian Inuit language Inuktitut. If you're familiar with one, you may like to compare words, sounds, pronunciation or everyday phrases with the other.
These languages share deep historical roots and incorporate similar grammar systems, suffixes and vocabulary. Despite differences created over centuries, cross-learning might feel familiar once you understand the common patterns and structure of Inuit languages.
Get StartedYour Greenlandic questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1-A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Greenlandic hard to learn?
Greenlandic has a unique grammar system with long words built from roots and multiple suffixes. This can seem intimidating at first, but uTalk focuses on practical spoken phrases rather than overwhelming grammar rules. Your speed and skill depend on how often you use the app and complete reviews. Many learners find that short, regular sessions work best and allow them to hold simple conversations after a few weeks of consistent practice.
What's the difference between East and West Greenlandic?
West Greenlandic (Kalaallisut) is the official language of Greenland and the one uTalk teaches. East Greenlandic (Tunumiit) is similar but has some differences in vocabulary and word endings. Kalaallisut, the variety you’ll encounter most often, is understood throughout Greenland.
Is there a Greenlandic dictionary in the app?
No. uTalk focuses on spoken phrases and practical vocabulary rather than a traditional dictionary format. You'll learn words in context through themed categories, which is more helpful for building conversational skills than simply looking up translations.
Can I learn Greenlandic for free with uTalk?
Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.
Where can I learn Greenlandic with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
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- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
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- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.