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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:we chat
Lenape:kpakuwehëna [via]

Sample Sentences

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English:We will talk again.
Lenape:Xu làpi kpakuwehëna.

Comments

/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /h/ and /m/.
/m/ is elided before /n/.
Note: compare this form with "you chatter."

Analysis

Form:
kpakuwehëna
Structure:
k-pakuwe-hm-nan
Meaning:
2-chat-MP-1.pl