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Lenape Talking Dictionary

By English WORD or PHRASE

By Lenape WORD or PHRASE

Detailed Entry Information

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English:he helped him
Lenape:wichëmao [vta]

Sample Sentences

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English:The boy wanted to help the girl.
Lenape:Na pilaechëch kòta wichëmao nèl xkwechëcha.
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English:He wanted to help him wipe his shirt.
Lenape:Kahta wichëmao chiskhamën tòhèpsëm

Comments

/wa/ is realized as /o/.

Analysis

Form:
wichëmao
Structure:
w-wichëm-a-w-a
Meaning:
w-help.one-dir-3-obv