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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
now; already
Lenape:
mèchi [part]
Sample Sentences
English:
He is already asleep.
Lenape:
Mèchi kawi.
English:
I already went to town.
Lenape:
Mèchi utènink nta. {DN}
English:
He is already there.
Lenape:
Mèchi ika ahpu. {DN}
Historical Example
Mètzi [1648]
mochee [1684] ay; yes
meetschi [1755] there; already
maatshee [1824] already
Analysis
Form:
mèchi
Structure:
mèchi
Meaning:
now