Detailed Entry Information

English:he tells the truth

Lenape:wëlamëwe [vta]

Sample Sentences

English:The man thought the boy told the truth.

Lenape:Na lënu litehe na pilaechëch wëlamëwe.

Comments

/w/ is elided in final position after a vowel.

Analysis

Form:

wëlamëwe

Structure:

wëlamëwe-w

Meaning:

tell.truth-3