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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
we chat
Lenape:
kpakuwehëna [via]
Sample Sentences
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