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Lenape Talking Dictionary

By English WORD or PHRASE

By Lenape WORD or PHRASE

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English:the way the little one looks
Lenape:tëlinakwtitin [via]

Comments

The /ësi/ ending of the verb is modified to /ti/ by the diminutive suffix.
The third person subordinative suffix /-ne/ is realized as /-n/ in final position.
The form is an expression of endearment, usually spoken of a child.

Analysis

Form:
tëli nakwtitin
Structure:
tëli nakwësi-ti-ne
Meaning:
the.way look-dim-3subord