[1] Greenland has been a very isolated and linguistically homogeneous island historically, but has nevertheless been home to several languages.

[2] It has been suggested that the female given name Kuuna derives from kona, the Old Norse word for "woman" and "wife".

Other foreign languages frequently studied include German and French.

Temporary visitors and residents often make up a large portion of the population, especially in Ilulissat and the capital Nuuk.

In May 2023, a Greenlandic MP spoke her native language during a debate in the Danish parliament, causing a controversy and highlighting strained relations between Denmark and Greenland.